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2024 Western Bay Community Award Finalists Announced
The annual Western Bay Community Awards which recognises the dedicated contribution of voluntary and not-for-profit groups and individuals, have announced the finalists for the 2024 awards.
Music student at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University has been selected as a FAME Trust award recipient
This year’s award recipient from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University is Cadence Chung, a talented poet and musician.
University of Otago student has been selected as one of the 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award recipients
The second 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award goes to award-winning composer and pianist, Cameron Monteath
New Zealand School of Dance chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner
The first 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award goes to dedicated dance student Sophie Sheaf-Morrison.
Acorn Foundation announces funding of over $3.3M for the community
We are so thrilled to announce more than $3.3M has been distributed this year to 226 charitable organisations and scholarships and awards.
A gift in a will means that Canteen Aotearoa will receive annual funding to support rangatahi/young people impacted by cancer
Over the years, more than 350 local individuals, couples, and families have decided that leaving a gift in their will to support the WBOP community.
Support what you love, now and forever
A couple who wants to share the world with others sets up a travel award for Tauranga Girls' College students and their endowment fund will ensure they are able to provide this award forever.
Job vacancy open at Acorn Foundation - Legacy Giving Manager
Due to the retirement of Acorn’s long-serving Donor and Community Engagement Manager and the Foundation’s strong growth, we are seeking a full-time Legacy Giving Manager on their behalf.
Celebration of Dale Carnegie 2023 Scholarship Winners
22 students from schools across the Western Bay of Plenty were excited to receive their graduation certificates for completing the 2023 Acorn Foundation Dale Carnegie Youth Programme.