Nominations for The Harry Ell Community & Business Awards 2020

Award Categories

THE SIGN OF THE PACKHORSE AWARD

The Sign of the Packhorse Award recognizes a professional individual, business entity, sole trader, company or organization who serves the Cashmere/Port Hills Christchurch Community on the outdoor fields.  Like the hard-working Packhorse, driven by consistent, effective and proactive commitment in improving the environment by maintaining a good balance between community and business.  If you know of someone who deserves recognition for their community service, nominate them for this Community & Professional Service Award.

THE SIGN OF THE KIWI AWARD

The Sign of the Kiwi Award recognizes community individuals and non-profit organizations which strive to make a difference in his/her/their community involvement as volunteers, without fuss or tangible reward.  Whether they are in youth, older adult, cultural, church, recreation, sport or community service fields, these individuals or associates deserve recognition for their good deeds in the Community.  If you know of someone who deserves recognition for their community service, nominate them for this Community Service Award.

THE SIGN OF THE BELLBIRD AWARD

The Sign of the Bellbird Award recognizes professional individuals or business entities who are leading the Community by good example, serving their community well with either paid or voluntarily, during and outside their normal business trading hours.  These professionals are self-employed sole traders, limited companies, organizations, health employment or education institutions that benefit the Cashmere/Port Hills Christchurch Community.  If you know of someone or a business who deserves recognition for their community service, nominate them for this Community & Business Service Award.

THE SIGN OF THE TAKAHE AWARD

The Sign of the Takahe Award recognizes a unique leadership role in our Cashmere/Port Hills Christchurch Community and someone with a life of self-sacrifice for the good of others.  Those leading others to protect heritage and assets for the future generation of Christchurch. An individual who has striven to serve many people in his or her time of service. If you know of someone or an entity with a management or executive role, a local icon who deserves recognition for their community service, nominate them for this Supreme Community & Business Service Award.

THE HARRY ELL PREMIER AWARD

The Harry Ell Premier Award is one of its kind.  Irreplaceable Harry Ell 1862 – 1934 was a Christchurch City Councilor and MP.  Always a keen environmentalist, his full life scored many conservation highlights. Despite his political diversity, he is best remembered for his Summit Road on the Port Hills and its regular road houses, all but one named after native birds.  When he died in 1934 he was still dreaming of creating park to protect the upper slopes of the Port hills for all time.  In 1948 his grandson, John Jameson founded the Summit Road Society to further Harry Ell’s work and vision.  If you know of someone or a business entity or organization who deserves recognition for their community service, nominate them for this Supreme Premier Community Award.

Supported by The Cashmere/Port Hills International Catering Group

Experience the Difference with The Cashmere/Port Hills International Catering Group.  Specializes in catering from small to a large crowd, for private dining experiences, birthday and anniversary celebrations, weddings, corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, cultural and festive concerts to a maximum of 500 people (indoor and outdoor).  The Cashmere/Port Hills International Catering Group will bring to you the unique and authentic experience you will treasure.  For bookings via THE PORT HILLS FOUNDAITON CHARITABLE TRUST – EVENTS COORDINATOR Leta Quartermain (027) 554 7787  EmaiL ceo@cashmereporthills.co.nz 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT DURING YEAR 2020

YOUR PATHWAY TO SUCCESS ~ The Association Mission is to develop and engage our members in continuous professional growth opportunities that enable them to improve their ability and skills to become the best and successful in their specialised fields or industry.   Welcome to join our First Business Continuity Seminar for Year 2021 >

• Sales & Marketing (Online Digital)
• Business Accounting
  Commercial Law
  Insurance/Investments
  IT Information Technology
  Health & Safety

An opportunity for local business operators and corporate professionals to attend our one-day business seminar and network with other business communities.  Come and go as you like (flexible).  Refreshment – Light Lunch tea, coffee will be available during the day.  Social Networking for all Business Members/Communities after Seminar.  https://cashmereporthills.co.nz/