Invercargill women Jenny Hogg and Shelley Clark have been nominated for the 13th Attitude Awards, in the community champion category.

The annual national awards are organised by the Attitude Trust to celebrate the achievements of those in the disability community.

The winners will be announced at a televised black-tie gala event in Auckland on December 2. The event will be broadcast as an hour-long special the following Sunday, 13th December, on TVNZ1.

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The awards’ hall of fame features recipients such as athlete Sir Murray Halberg, Auckland musician Pati Umanga, Invercargill politician JB Munro, and others responsible for transforming the lives of many people.

Jenny Hogg has also been nominated for the support superstar award, for her tireless work as a support worker, advocate, local area co-ordinator, board member, volunteer and friend to many people and communities impacted by disability. 

During Covid-19 level 4, she helped and supported families to apply for food grants and provided phone support to many.

She has also taken time to build trust with and coach individuals to achieve and find work.

Shelley Clarke, of Southland disAbility Enterprises. PHOTO: Supplied

Shelley Clarke is the people and capability co-ordinator at Southland disAbility Enterprises. 

Every day, she manages the pastoral needs of 100 employees, 82 of whom have a disability, and teaches life skills courses. 

During lockdown, she rang each employee at least twice a week and offered a shopping, medication pick-up and delivery service. 

She also ensured isolated individuals had someone to talk to, arranged for face masks and personal protection equipment, and ensured appropriate overall care was provided.  

The Attitude Awards have nine categories, ranging from sporting achievements to youth awards.

The Attitude trustees include Ruth Dyson, Stacey Roche, David Rutherford, Richard Barker, Robyn Scott-Vincent and Dan Buckingham.

Proceeds from the awards go towards helping students who live with disability study for a role in the media.