Kiwibank Local Heroes Medal Recipients

Southland

Medal Presentation PHOTOGRAPHS please click here

 

Gay Wilson, Gore

Gay is the longest serving worker for Women’s Refuge in NZ, having saved thousands of women and children’s lives over 30 years. She will willingly enter various extremely dangerous situations in order to rescue and protect young mothers and their children from abuse and violence. She has also worked for IHC for a number of years.

Lyla Sherriff, Tuatapere

Lyla embodies true ‘Kiwi’ spirit and through countless volunteer hours over many years is the backbone of her local community.   Some examples of the groups she has initiated and run over the years and of which she is now a life member of in recognition of her invaluable contribution.
 
Tuatapere Playcentre
Southland Playcentre Assn
Waiau Swimming Club
Tuatapere Hospital Trust
Tuatapere/Orepuki Scottish Country Dancing
Tuatapere Highland Piping & Dancing Society
Waiau Community Theatre
Tuatapere Association of Presbyterian Women (APW)
Auditor – Lyla is currently the auditor for 6 local Clubs and Organisations.
 
Lyla is highly respected amongst the Southland community and the Awards Office received many phone calls to ensure we had received a nomination!