Local Legend Awards
Local Legend Awards
Our success is built on the dedication of many individuals, each contributing in meaningful ways across clinical care, operations, administration and essential support roles.
To recognise and celebrate these efforts, we have introduced the Local Legends Awards, an initiative designed to honour the outstanding people who help deliver exceptional care at our 25 rural host sites and beyond, whether working alongside us directly or supporting behind the scenes.
This award is our way of saying thank you for the vital role these individuals play in our health delivery service, but also for the lasting difference they make to patients, the broader healthcare system and the communities they serve.
Some of these individuals go even further, giving back in ways that extend well beyond their professional roles. From volunteering and mentoring young people, to providing mental health support, leading educational initiatives or contributing through other forms of community service, their commitment is truly remarkable.
Through this initiative, we aim to celebrate the full scope of their contributions, recognising not only their professional excellence but also the positive impact they create within their communities every day.
To nominate a local hero in your community, please complete the short online nomination form, or scan the QR code below.
Click here to read about our award recipients.
Recent recipients
Read more about some of the recent recipients of the Local Legends Award.
A heart that never stops giving: Meet local legend, Sally Hall
A heart that never stops giving: Meet local legend, Sally Hall If you’ve worked between Palmerston North and Levin in the last two decades, you’ve most likely heard the name Sally Hall. She arrived from the Philippines 22 years ago, carrying with her only what she...
Judy Nelson: A Heart of Gold at the Heart of Balclutha
Judy Nelson: A heart of gold at the heart of Balclutha In the small South Otago town of Balclutha, there’s one name that’s become synonymous with compassion, consistency, and community, Judy Nelson. After 27 years with Clutha Health First and a vital role with the...
Amber Kirkman: A local legend building knowledge, confidence and community in rural healthcare
Amber Kirkman: A Local Legend and hero. Mobile Health Group’s (MHG) Local Legend initiative is in full swing, recognising outstanding individuals across Aotearoa from top to bottom. When you meet Amber Kirkman, one thing becomes clear straight away, she’s deeply...
Local Legend: Maria Escarlan making positive shifts in aged care
Maria Escarlan making positive shifts in aged care. Mobile Health Group’s (MHG) Local Legend initiative is in full swing. It has been rewarding for us to recognise the nominations that have been received. Maria Escarlan, a nurse practitioner based in New Plymouth is...
Celebrating the Unsung Heroes
Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: The Local Legend Awards at Mobile Health Group At Mobile Health Group (MHG), we believe in recognising the incredible individuals who go above and beyond every day to make a difference in our communities. That’s why we launched the...
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