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interests and has given a lifetime of service to the community. His contribution to sport has been huge and varied, including a major contribution to rowing.

Rowing has been a huge part of George’s life and his contribution there has been immense. In 1987 he managed the NZ Rowing Team to the world champs and was appointed manager of the NZ rowing team for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, but stepped aside when coaching and management roles were combined following an additional crew member being selected. In 2007 George was elected a life member of NZ Rowing. Chairman of the Board since 2012.

This award is made in particular recognition of George’s 25 years given to the EastbourneBays Community Trust. He was one of a small group of local residents who formed the Trust in 1995 and has been a trustee, treasurer and chair from 2008 until the present day. Members of the Trust never cease to marvel at the wisdom and advice emanating from the Chair.

On retiring from fulltime employment in 2011 George turned his attention to Plunket where he was part of a team that consolidated the national organisation into a Charitable Trust. 2017 saw George made a life member of Plunket.