Cliff Manning Award
Leading Aircraftman Demelza Challies-Kolk was presented the Cliff Manning Memorial Award on 8 May 2010 at the 65th Hobsonville Old Boys’ Association (HOBA) Annual Reunion. LAC Challies-Kolk was presented the trophy by Cliff Manning’s grandson, Mr Todd Kennedy, and President of the HOBA, Mr Ian Ronalds.
Award recipient
Instituted by the HOBA, a group of ex-RNZAF personnel who served at Hobsonville during World War II, to commemorate the work done by the late Cliff Manning in the foundation and subsequent activities of the Association, it is awarded annually to the Corporal or Aircraftman who made the greatest contribution to the overall effectiveness of RNZAF Base Auckland during the previous 12 months.
LAC Challies-Kolk has gained the respect of her peers and superiors and has earned a reputation as a motivated, determined and successful individual. She is a well deserved recipient, and is an extremely knowledgeable and efficient member of the P3/T56 Team at Supply Chain Management Squadron. She also assists with organising many Social Club activities, and is a skilled participant and manager of Base football.