Rotorua group Youth in Emergency Services has received national recognition, being named the runner-up at the Trustpower National Community Awards.
The awards were announced on Saturday night at the 2015 Trustpower National Community Awards Dinner, held at the Dunedin Town Hall.
The announcement comes after a full day for the 25 teams participating in the 2015 Trustpower National Community Awards. Each regional team gave an eight minute presentation during four judging sessions, as well as provide a 1000 word summary about the group.
Youth in Emergency Services was represented at the awards by Blair Gilbert and Phillip Muldoon, along with Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick and her husband John Chadwick.
The organisation received $2500 prize money plus a certificate and an Exult consultancy voucher worth $500.