Celebrating Wellington's Volunteers At The Mahi Aroha Awards 2025
The Mahi Aroha Awards shine a light on the people who generously give their time, skills, and passion to strengthen our communities. These awards provide an opportunity to recognise and honour the outstanding efforts of volunteers who make a real difference in the lives of others.
This year, nominations were received from over 60 individuals and volunteer teams, representing a wide range of community organisations. The stories of these volunteers reflect the dedication, care, and aroha that are woven into the fabric of our community.
The 2025 Award Categories:
Greater Wellington Te Ao Māori Award
Youth Volunteer Award
Volunteer Team Award
Mitre 10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award
Congratulations to all our finalists and award recipients for 2025:
Greater Wellington Te Ao Māori Award
Winner: Dallas Vincent – Petone Rugby League Club
Runner-up: Rikihana (Wiki) Samuel – Whānau Family Services
Aspiring Walls Youth Volunteer Award
Winner: Maverick Armanini – EveryBody is a Treasure
Runner-up: Hamish Jamieson – YMCA Central Inc.
Volunteer Team Award
Mitre 10 MEGA Volunteer of the Year Award
Winner: Murray Gillon – Mary Potter Hospice
Joint Runners-up: Manjit Grewal – Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust
& Patrick Harlow – Youth Inspire
These awards are held during National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration of volunteering across Aotearoa. The Mahi Aroha Awards highlight the deep spirit of generosity that drives positive change in our region. Guests were entertained by our Matariki storyteller, Moria Wairama with music by Morehu Wairama. The guest speaker Dr Katie Bruce delivered a thoughtful and moving poem to volunteers Whiria te Tangata – Weaving the People Together.
Volunteer Wellington | Te Puna Tautoko extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who took the time to nominate a volunteer and to all those who continue to make Wellington a better place through their mahi aroha.
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