The organisers of the March AsiaPacific Outgames are the Supreme Winner of the 2011 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. The awards, presented at a ceremony hosted by Mayor Celia Wade-Brown in the Council Chamber, acknowledge the contribution of voluntary and non-profit organisations and their volunteers. They are sponsored by Wellington International Airport in partnership with The Community Trust of Wellington. The Supreme Award winner, Wellington 2011 Inc, hosted the second Asia-Pacific Outgames in Wellington, which contributed between $1.3m and $1.7m to the local economy. Wade-Brown said the event was a celebration of the community and volunteer sector, which was the driving force of Wellington's community spirit. "I'm delighted for Wellington Inc, organisers of this year's Outgames. The event was a huge success and made a significant impact on Wellington's culture, diversity and our local economy," Wade-Brown said.
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First published: Thursday, 29th September 2011 - 11:18am