At a ceremony last weekend, Mrs Fauth was named the Aoraki Women’s Foundation Woman of the Year.
Her lifelong commitment to the arts, historical preservation, community development and dedication to strengthening connections to local history and culture were cited as reasons for her win.
She did all this while also creating inclusive spaces for families and women.
It was also acknowledged in her nomination that her efforts had "directly improved the social, cultural, and recreational fabric of South Canterbury".
In a statement she said she was very grateful to have received the award.
"Thank you for this recognition, and congratulations to all the other nominees.
"You are all incredible people, and I share this honour with you."
Mrs Fauth has been instrumental in many community initiatives, including her work with projects like Timaru Rocks, WuHoo Timaru, and CPlay.
She has also been involved with Friends of Aigantighe Art Gallery for over 20 years.
She is a sixth-generation Timaruvian on her father’s side and has worked alongside her father, Geoff Cloake, for over 20 years in marketing and communications as a graphic and web designer.
She said her latest goal was to help people connect to our past through the heritage in our region and reinforce the pride we have in our architecture, particularly the CBD.
In her thank you speech, Mrs Fauth took a moment to reflect on the history of women in Timaru, sharing stories of women who put in the work for future generations.
"As women today, we can live the lives we choose, thanks to those who enabled, protected, and inspired us.
"But there is still work to be done.
"Discrimination still exists, the gender pay gap remains, and unconscious biases persist.
"By sharing the stories of women, we can inspire us for further progress so as women we have the choice of how we want to live our lives."
She said she was very focused on looking towards a vision for the future.
"I believe that when we learn about the past with our own lens, we can better understand where we have come from, who we are, and make better choices for the future.
"That’s why I am so passionate about helping people find free fun, making it meaningful through awareness, activities, and resources, to inspire future generations to be whoever they want to be."
— APL
