Congratulations to Dr Ramil Adhikari, Chairman of PHANZ’s Wellington Branch for receiving the Civic Award for cultural affairs at the Upper Hutt Civic Awards and Regional Community Awards ceremony on Thursday (July 28th).

The annual Civic Awards are the highest award for outstanding voluntary service to the community.

Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy who presented the award to Dr Adhikari said the ceremony provided an opportunity to thank award recipients for their personal leadership, inspiration, sacrifice or devotion to a cause.

Dr Adhikari received a certificate and a medal, and will have his name added to the Civic Awards board on display at the Upper Hutt City Council reception.

Pictured with Dr Adhikari are Gail Duncan, Co-President PHANZ and Rahini Unnyal, 2 DHB lead from Wellington who were on hand to support and congratulate him at the event.