In 1989, Horowhenua College and its 1st XV Rugby Team lost a beloved student, teammate and friend, Patrick Mooney.
To honour his memory this award was started in his name.
Patrick was softly spoken, yet a confident young man, his sporting prowess was evident as was his close-knit friendships with his teammates and school friends.
At the 2023 1st XV Horowhenua College Rugby Reunion held in Levin, The Patrick Mooney Award was born.
The Patrick Mooney Award is a prestigious recognition given to a deserving student at Horowhenua College.
Nominees must be enrolled at Horowhenua College and in, at a minimum, year 12.
In their application, they will articulate what study costs they wish to put the award towards (including, how many years their course is for) and what they hope to achieve as a result of their study. The applicant’s referee(s) will indicate how the applicant has demonstrated some or all of the following attributes, which we remember fondly when we think of Patrick:
Applications close 1 month prior to the Horowhenua College Annual Award Ceremony.
Students are now being invited to submit their applications to be considered for selection of the Patrick Mooney Award 2023.
The Award Panel will be comprised of representatives from The Mooney Family, Patrick’s 1st XV, Horowhenua College Leadership Staff and connected associates. If you are a student please fill out the application . Submissions close one month prior to the annual college award ceremony.
Kia ora koutou,
At the Horowhenua College 1st XV Rugby Reunion in March 2023.
Together with the school and his family, we announced The Patrick Mooney Award - a significant opportunity to remember a friend, teammate, son and brother; to celebrate our shared values; to stay connected to each other and the school; and to give back by helping current students achieve their goals.
Firstly, we would like to thank the Mooney Family for their support and blessing to help us make Paddy's award happen.
The basic idea is to provide a senior Horowhenua College student with both an annual financial contribution towards the cost of their post-school study and access to mentors who can help with that study and/or a chosen career. The winner will have already displayed the qualities and values that exemplify Patrick and which we share. Students wanting to be considered will apply via this website and a small panel, made up of representatives from his family, the school and his teammates and friends will select the recipient. The award will be presented at the School’s senior prizegiving by a member of Patrick’s family or a panel Representative.
The website is now open for submissions from current students for this year's Award ceremony.
Mā te wā
When you apply for the Patrick Mooney Award, you need to email us the following information:
Name:
Email Address:
Contact Phone Number:
What Patrick Mooney characteristics do you think best represents you?
(Select 1 to 3)
What is your passion? What do you love doing?
(Sport, activity, study, side hustle)
(300 - 1000 words)
Please detail how you would use the funds for your future study/training.
(300 - 1000 words)
Referee Name:
Referee Email Address:
Referee Contact Number:
Best time to contact referee:
Please include your referee’s endorsement explaining why you are a strong candidate.
(300 - 1000 words)
Please describe what "Te Whero" means to you.
(Max 300 words)
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