The Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board Community Pride Garden awards were held on Wednesday 3rd April at the Russley Golf Club.

The awards encourage civic pride and acknowledge those who have contributed to maintaining the image of Christchurch as the Garden City by Beautifying their streets and gardens.

There were around 80 people in attendance, with just over 30 certificates presented in person, with the remaining certificates posted to those unable to attend or wished their certificates to be posted to them (around 127 total certificates awarded).

Attendees who have received garden pride awards for 10+, 20+ or 30+ years were also given additional certificates acknowledging their achievements.

There were six attendees that received 10+ certificates, one that received a 20+ certificate and two certificate winners: Neil and Rewa Drain and Bev Henley receiving 30+ certificates.

The Board also has some trophies that have been presented at the Board’s Garden Pride awards since they began in 1991, these trophies were gifted by local businesses / the Christchurch Beautifying Association.

• Best Commercial Garden in Board area, awarded to the Sudima Christchurch Airport Hotel
  
• Christchurch Beautifying Association third place trophy, awarded to Maree Hunter
• Berryfields Trophy third place, awarded to Peter and Sandy Moore
• Berryfields Trophy Second place, awarded to Ray and June Stanbury
• Sweethearts Restaurant Premier Garden, awarded to Peter Lawarence

Feedback from the evaluation forms from the event showed that all attendees agreed or strongly agreed that awards acknowledge those who have contributed to the image of Christchurch by enhancing their gardens.