Local heroes of Hawke's Bay rewarded for community service 27 Jan, 2021 12:09 AM 3 minutes to read Poppy Renton, who set up the Hawke's Bay Drought Facebook page has been awarded with a Local Hero medal. Photo / Supplied Poppy Renton, who set up the Hawke's Bay Drought Facebook page has been awarded with a Local Hero medal. Photo / Supplied Hawkes Bay Today By: Louise Gould Kiwibank's Local Hero of the Year Awards has been announced and seven Hawke's Bay people have been confirmed as medallists. The Local Hero of the Year Award (LHYA) recognises everyday people doing extraordinary things in their local communities over the past year.