Congratulations to Mary Potter Hospice’s 2024 Annual Award Winners

October 25th, 2024

Last evening we held our annual celebration, at Te Whare Rānui – Porirua. A highlight of the evening was awarding special volunteers, staff and supporters who were selected by our Hospice staff for going above and beyond. We’d like to say congratulations and a huge thank you for supporting the vital work of the Hospice!

Gay Bradshaw: For her long-standing commitment as a volunteer, serving patients in Mary Potter’s Te Whari Rānui Day Program!

Kevin Milne:  A long-standing Companion volunteer, Kevin’s kind and caring nature eases anxiety for patients all year round!

Kirsty Fyfe & Adele Eagleson: Answering a call for help, Kirsty and Adele revitalised Mary Potter’s Art Gallery and raised vital funds too!

Rosemary Lawrie (absent): For being a volunteer fundraising superstar during appeals and for always being willing to help, as needed!

Mal Bird: A hugely generous volunteer, Mal has dedicated years of his time to raise significant funding through Kāpiti events, in support of Hospice patients!

Chris Garvey: Receiving a retail award, Chris’ passion shone through in all that she did to support patients and teams across the Hospice!

Stella Thorp (absent): An avid supporter and long-standing retail volunteer, Stella has committed thousands of hours and worked tirelessly to support patients and staff alike!

Jackie Hollis & Palcare, Health Partner award: Providing essential database support, Jackie has enabled our patients to receive the best clinical care!

Kristin Castle (25+ yearlong service award): For supporting patients, donors, staff, and the Fundraising team, with database expertise and in countless ways since 1999!

David Litchfield (25+ year long service award Volunteer): For providing patients in the Inpatient Unit with a delicious meal and a smile for 25 years!

Rosemary Stevenson (30+ year long service award Volunteer): Three decades on, Rosemary is still volunteering, by serving meals to patients. Thank you, Rosemary!

Huriana Henderson, Health and Safety Award: For keeping patients and staff safe at all time!

Dawn Macpherson, Gill Kirkland & Bridget Marshall, Joint Quality Award: For their amazing work on providing a one-of-a-kind Professional Development Framework for nurses.

And the biggest congratulations to Phillip Harris, who was given the Te Whetū Award. Phillip was nominated by the Fundraising team. They said:

Thanks to all our award winners for going above and beyond for the Hospice.