We are thrilled that our co-founder, Trustee Stephen Tindall, has been acknowledged as New Zealander of the Year 2015. A hugely proud moment for staff and family alike.
Stephen was honoured to be nominated as a finalist along side Julie Chapman, the Founder and CEO of KidsCan Charitable Trust and Sir John Kirwan who has led the way in raising awareness about depression in New Zealand.
Stephen’s family, including his mother and father, Georgea and Bob Tindall are extremely proud of him.
We congratulate all of the amazing New Zealanders who received awards from all categories and those who were nominated for them, including Tindall Foundation donation recipient Guy Ryan of Inspiring Stories Trust, Pathway Charitable Group, and others we support.
Category winners:
* University of Auckland Young New Zealander of the Year
Guy Ryan (Wellington) – for contribution to youth development
* Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year
Donald Sew Hoy (Auckland) – for excellence in business
* Mitre 10 Community of the Year
Focus Paihia! (Northland) – for achievement in community advocacy and promotion
* Sanitarium Innovator of the Year
Peter Beck (Auckland) – for excellence in science and technology
* Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year
Billie Jordan (Waiheke Island) – for services to the community
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