Just how do you reward the selfless members of our society who don't seek recognition for their unsung heroics?
We're not sure if there is any reward big enough, but since 2008, The New Zealand Herald and P&O Cruises have been sending a handful of Kiwi heroes out to sea for a well deserved break.
Choosing the award recipients is made especially difficult by the high number and outstanding calibre of nominees submitted each year from around the country, people whose stories showcase some of the most positive aspects of New Zealand life.
Here, you can read some of these heroic tales.