Maitland Manning, chairman of Presbyterian Support Services East Coast (PSEC), Presbyterian Support New Zealand ( PSNZ) and Family Works New Zealand ( FWNZ), is the latest member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) to be made a Chartered Fellow.
"One of the greatest contributions anyone could make was in giving back to their local community," Mr Manning said.
The Chartered Fellowship recognises a member's qualifications, background, character and experience as a role model for others, their organisations and the contribution to their community as a whole.
A former CHB district councillor from 2004 to 2016, Mr Manning has been Waipawa RSA's president, has been the district vice president of the Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa and East Coast RSA, since 2011, a board member of the Royal New Zealand RSA and he served on the HB Crematorium Joint Committee from 2005 to 2016, including six years as chairman and six as deputy chairman.
"Demand on social support services is increasing for families, children and our elderly but each one of us can help in a range of different ways and see the results," Mr Manning said.