Kiwibank Local Heroes Medal Recipients

Otago

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Malcolm Cameron, Dunedin – Countdown Senior New Zealander of the Year 2012

Malcolm is the founder of the Malcam Charitable Trust, a major provider of Youth Development and Transitional Support Programmes in the Otago Region. Malcolm is a social entrepreneur and a leader in creating partnerships and developing management systems that support new community initiatives.

He has given support and mentorship to other young social innovators and community groups and has worked hard to weave together community, government and business organisations to ensure young people have opportunities for work and education.

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Tony Brady, Oamaru

Tony has made a huge contribution to the Oamaru community through his involvement in various economic, social and environmental organisations and schemes. He worked as an accountant for 56 years at his own firm and supported many people to start businesses which have flourished and make Oamaru successful. In recognition of his contribution to the profession he is a fellow chartered accountant despite not having a formal qualification. Tony has been the founder and/or member of countless organisations ranging from education related to church related to sport related. Of particular mention is the Silver tui award from Scouts, an award usually reserved for career scouts, and the Benementi Papal Medal, awarded by Pope Benedict for contributions to the church. Recently the Waitaki Bacon Lady at the Otago Farmer’s Market commented that she knew Tony and when asked how she knew him, she replied “Tony Brady? Build a bronze statue of the man, everyone in Oamaru knows Tony!”.