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Mt Roskill artist recognised for creativity
Thursday, 22 October 2015, 10:51 am | Attitude Trust
The Mt Roskill woman is a finalist in the Artistic Achievement category in the 2015 Attitude Awards. The national awards celebrate the excellence and achievements of Kiwis with a disability. More >>
Hastings sailor with courage by the boatload
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 9:58 am | Attitude Trust
Otis Horne (19), a sailor from Hastings, is a finalist in the Courage in Sport category in the 2015 Attitude Awards. The national awards celebrate the excellence and achievements of Kiwis with a disability. More >>
Wellington singer’s spirit outsings challenges
Monday, 28 September 2015, 9:35 am | Attitude Trust
Ailsa Lipscombe (23) is in pain every day, but that hasn’t stopped her singing her way to America and supporting others with disabilities. More >>
Onehunga woman brims with acceptance
Wednesday, 23 September 2015, 10:08 am | Attitude Trust
Kerrie O’Hara (38) makes a difference in the lives of hundreds of young Aucklanders who live with disabilities. More >>
Fashion forward student wins People’s Choice
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:47 pm | Attitude Trust
Fashion forward student wins People’s Choice Having lost her leg to cancer Jessica Quinn (21) knows first-hand that prosthetics are designed for function not fashion. The AUT fashion design student is committed to changing this, using her talents to ... More >>
Waikato businessman honoured for winning attitude
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:30 pm | Attitude Trust
Waikato businessman honoured for winning attitude Selwyn Cook is committed to employing people with disabilities. The Waikato businessman believes everyone has a disability of some kind, whether it’s physical, intellectual or confidence related. “We ... More >>
Young author wears a winning smile
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:15 pm | Attitude Trust
Young author wears a winning smile When Muskan Devta was born prematurely in her home country of India, doctors said she would not survive. Muskan, which means ‘smile’, proved the doctors wrong and is now a happy 15-year-old with a passion for writing ... More >>
Whangarei runner’s enduring spirit wins out
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1:04 pm | Attitude Trust
Craig Jessop (47) has endured extreme physical adversity to run the New York Marathon not once, but four times. Last night Craig’s perseverance was recognised with the Whangarei man winning the Spirit of Attitude Award at the national Attitude Awards ... More >>
Browns Bay bowler wins for courage in sport
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:27 pm | Attitude Trust
Matthew Weir’s determination to participate in the sport he loves – lawn bowls – has earned him respect on and off the bowling greens. Last night Matt (43) won the Courage In Sport Award at the national Attitude Awards on World Disability Day. More >>
Christchurch dance director awarded for backstage effort
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 12:20 pm | Attitude Trust
Lyn Cotton, director of integrated dance company Jolt, has worked tirelessly to give people with disabilities a voice through performance. More >>
New Plymouth skier named sport performer of year
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 11:55 am | Attitude Trust
There’s no doubt 2014 will be a year to remember for Para-Alpine Skier Corey Peters. On top of claiming a Silver medal at the Sochi Paralympic Winter Games, Corey (31) took out the Sport Performer of the Year Award at the 2014 Attitude Awards on December ... More >>
Paralympic swimmer wins national award
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 9:57 am | Attitude Trust
Champion Paralympic swimmer Mary Fisher (21) has won the Attitude ACC Supreme Award at the 2014 Attitude Awards on December 3 – World Disability Day. In its seventh year, the national awards celebrate the excellence and achievements of Kiwis living ... More >>
Sophie Pascoe's star continues to shine
Monday, 3 November 2014, 12:51 pm | Attitude Trust
Para-Swimming star Sophie Pascoe has lost count of her sporting accolades, but the Attitude Awards finalist remains humble about her successes. Just two when she had her leg amputated after an accident at home, the now 21-year-old Christchurch woman ... More >>
Award spotlight shines on dance company director
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 1:58 pm | Attitude Trust
Lyn Cotton, director of integrated dance company Jolt, is being recognised for giving people with disabilities a voice through performance. The Christchurch woman is a finalist in the Making a Difference category in the 2014 Attitude Awards. The national ... More >>
Can do’ attitude sees Upper Hutt woman honoured
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 12:07 pm | Attitude Trust
Can do’ attitude sees Upper Hutt woman honoured Being blind has often made it hard for Pam MacNeill (56) to get a job. But her determination to establish a career for herself, and at the same time help other disabled people find work, has paid off ... More >>
Attitude Awards finalist is making a difference
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 11:43 am | Attitude Trust
When Petronella Spicer (57) was diagnosed with an eye condition resulting in blindness, she was supported by the Blind Foundation. For more than a decade she has dedicated her time and energy into giving back to the foundation that assisted her. The Christchurch ... More >>
Young author honoured for generous attitude
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 9:49 am | Attitude Trust
When Muskan Devta was born prematurely, in her home country of India, doctors said she would not survive. But Muskan, which means ‘smile’, proved the doctors wrong and is now a happy 15-year-old with a passion for writing and fundraising for worthy ... More >>
Award spotlight shines on junior star
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 9:44 am | Attitude Trust
Oceana Olsen may not be as tall as the average 11-year-old, but what she lacks in height she makes up for with her huge singing voice and stage presence. The talented Christchurch youngster is a finalist in the Junior Award category in the 2014 Attitude ... More >>
Dunedin woman honoured for heroic attitude
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 2:53 pm | Attitude Trust
Dunedin woman honoured for heroic attitude Julie Woods (48) gives the term ‘superwoman’ new meaning. She’s a mother, a disability advocate, a cook extraordinaire, a keen traveller – and she’s blind. The Dunedin woman is a finalist in the ‘Spirit ... More >>
Junior chef acknowledged for cuisine and charity
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 5:28 pm | Attitude Trust
Nicholas Brockelbank is mixing up inspiration in his Cambridge kitchen, despite being only 12-years-old. Following a recipe for success, this junior foodie is creating delicious food and publishing cookbooks, while giving back to his community. More >>
