Philippa Miller-Ibos thrives on giving ¨C both to Police and the community.
As a lawyer, Philippa used her legal skills throughout Operation Cobalt and to help implement the Gangs Act 2024 for 51½ÖÉä.
It¡¯s that legal work which has earned her the ComplyWith Community Contribution Award from the In-house Lawyers Assocation.
As well as the recognition, Philippa was given $5,000 in funding to go towards community organisations of her choice.
In keeping with Philippa¡¯s altruistic nature, she says the accolade is for others.
¡°Professionally, winning the award was an opportunity to publicly praise the great work done by Police staff across the country.
¡°As a team in Police we successfully and safely implemented and are enforcing the Gangs Act 2024, and we continue to disrupt, enforce, prosecute and prevent gang offending. I am honoured to have been involved.¡±
As a kiwi who¡¯s come back to New Zealand after living in Australia, she says the award places value on the professionalism of Police.
On a very personal level, she adds that the award represents a ¡®welcome home¡¯ and an acknowledgment that she¡¯s successfully resettled in New Zealand.
¡°I also felt extreme gratitude for the breadth of mentors, among them Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney and friends and family who continue to encourage and guide me on this journey.¡±
Philippa says the distributed donations are a tiny gesture of gratitude for the positivity and value that the organisations gift to our society.
Giving it all away
The beneficiaries of the $5,000 funding Philippa was awarded are as follows, along with her reasons for choosing them.
Auckland Water Polo - For providing the opportunity to play the sport I love by establishing social adult water polo games. It¡¯s great to be able to get back in the water in an inclusive, fun, and family-focused environment.
Fabian Wanrooji (Community and Competitions Manager, Auckland Water Polo) presents Philippa with a water polo ball.
Big Buddy - For the great work they do to support and guide children with strong male role models. They also connected me to ¡®Big Brother Big Sister¡¯, who I make a special mention to - an organisation that facilitates mentoring for young ladies.
Point Chevalier Air Scouts - For sharing and nurturing community spirit and love for nature in our youth.
