New Zealand Down Syndrome Association celebrated their annual awards with a high tea at Government House. Performer and TV show host Lily Harper; powerlifting champ and artist Josh Cooke and leader and advocate Caroline Quick received National Achievement Awards. Tania Grose and Linda te Kaat shared the Val Sturgess National Volunteer Award for their work on the annual Unforgettaball in Christchurch and former Disability Rights Commissioner Paul Gibson received a life membership for his support and advocacy for the Down Syndrome community.
