page_title: Anzac of the Year Award
section_title: 2012
hierarchical_section_title: Anzac of the Year Award / Recipients / 2012
caption_attribution_description: The Student Volunteer Army after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
context_page_description: The Anzac of the Year Award is awarded each year by the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association to New Zealanders who demonstrate the spirit of the Anzac soldiers; people who serve others in a "positive, selfless and compassionate manner" and who demonstrate the qualities of comradeship, compassion, courage and commitment.
  The Award was established in 2010, and in 2014 received the patronage of the Governor-General of New Zealand. Members of the public may submit nominations to a Selection Panel, which makes the final choice of recipient. The Selection Panel comprises three New Zealanders from the defence forces and the RSA, and the incumbent Governor-General.
context_section_description: The Student Volunteer Army received the 2012 Award in recognition of its contribution to the recovery of Christchurch following the devastating 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae presented the award in a ceremony at the University of Canterbury.
caption: A Student Volunteer Army team clearing liquefaction in Christchurch
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