Marie was awarded the prize for devoting many years of her life to being a volunteer ambulance officer.
While she has retired from active front-line duty, she remains a community stalwart. She is chairwoman for the local St John area committee supporting their local ambulance station.
She also is a community member for Clutha Land Search and Rescue, Three Steps for Life community educator, is on the Bruce Communities Facilities Trust where she is both chairwoman and a committee member, and also serves on the board for Tokomairiro Waiora, among other things.
"This great lady should be recognised as a local legend," her nominees said.
Congratulations to Marie!
Remember to send in your nomination names, their contact details and why they deserve the prize to evelyn.thorn@alliedpress.co.nz and they could be in to win.
Many thanks to Silver Fern Farms for continuing to make this award possible each week.
