Medals and Awards
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University medals and awards recognise individuals who have made outstanding achievements in their fields of expertise.
Nominations are welcome from Te Whare W¨¡naka o Aoraki ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University alumni, staff members and students, as well as industry, friends, associates and members of the public.
Te Whare W¨¡naka o Aoraki ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University has seven medals and awards administered by Council's Awards Committee. The award nomination criteria for each category can be found below.
An online nomination form must be completed for each award or medal.
Please email Council@lincoln.ac.nz if you wish to submit a paper-based nomination.
Nominations for all the 2025 awards are now open and close on 13 September 2024.
The ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Awards Committee Policy and Procedure is available here.
The ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Council has established an Awards Committee to consider nominations for the conferral of higher doctorates honoris causa and to establish guidelines for honorary degrees. The Committee considers nominations and recommends recipients to the Council.
The available honorary degrees are:
- D.Com ¨C Doctor in Commerce
- D.Nat.Res ¨C Doctor of Natural Resources
- D.Sc ¨C Doctor of Science
- D.SocSci ¨C Doctor of Social Science honoris causa
Award Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed on the following criteria:
1. The nominee has achieved very high distinction in his/her field, whether or not that field relates to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University specialisations. The achievement is considered under the following categories:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Arts, Culture and Sport
- Commerce
- Environment
- ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾±
- Politics
- Recreation and Tourism
- Science and Research
2. The nominee has established connections with ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University due to one of the following:
- Being a graduate or diplomat
- Being a former member of the ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Council
- Being a former staff member
- Other connections with ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University.
3. The candidate has the potential to enhance the public profile of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University or of its areas of specialisation or to inspire the students of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University through being a role model.
Recipients
2022: David James Shearer (DCom) and Anake Angus Murray Goodall (DNatRes)
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The Bledisloe Medal was established in 1930 by the late Viscount Bledisloe, former Governor-General of New Zealand.
It is awarded to a former ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥or a past or current ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ staff member who has made an outstanding contribution to his or her chosen field of expertise, advanced New Zealand's interests, and/or brought credit to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University.
Award nomination criteria
Nominees are assessed on:
- Career achievements
- The economic, scientific, cultural or technological value of their work
- The connection between their work and ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥'s interests
- The extent to which their achievements reflect on, or have the potential to reflect on, the University's reputation
- The extent to which their achievements have advanced New Zealand's interests.
To nominate, please complete a nomination form. Do not attach any other supporting materials, including Curriculum Vitae, as these will not be considered.
Recipients
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2022 - Michael BarkerMichael Barker has made an outstanding contribution to the fields of business, marketing, manufacturing, and horticulture in New Zealand and internationally. As a proud ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ alumnus, he has brought credit to the university through his successes, hard work, and contribution to the local economy. Read Michael's . |
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2021 - Jeff GrantJeff Grant has had a long and successful career in the land-based industries in New Zealand. The ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Diploma in Agriculture graduate farms sheep, beef and deer at Balfour in Southland, and has extensive agribusiness and rural sector leadership experience. Read Jeff's |
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2020 - Leoni FreemanLeonie Freeman has held numerous private and public leadership roles in the New Zealand property sector and has wide experience across many property disciplines. Read Leonie's |
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The Chancellor's Medal is a new medal, established in 2021. It will be awarded to a current or former staff member or alumnus of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University who has provided significant and meritorious service that has brought credit to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University.
Do not attach any other supporting materials, including Curriculum Vitaes, as these will not be considered.
The Global Science medal is a new medal, established in 2021.
It will be awarded to a former student, current or former staff member or associate of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University who, in the opinion of the ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Council, has made an outstanding contribution to his or her chosen field in science and brought credit to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University through the current or future global impact of their achievements.
Award Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed on the following criteria:
- They are a former student, past or current staff member, or an associate of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University who has made an outstanding contribution in their chosen field in science and brought credit to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University through:
- The scientific, technological, or innovative value of their work;
- The current or future global impacts of their career achievements;
- The extent of the connection between their work and the aims/interest of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University;
- The extent to which their achievements reflect on, or have the potential to reflect on, the University's reputation.
The Alumni International Medal is awarded to a former ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥or a past or current ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ staff member who has made an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of expertise and has brought credit to ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University due to their achievements in a country other than New Zealand.
Please do not attach any other supporting materials, including Curriculum Vitaes, as these will not be considered.
Award Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed on:
- Career achievements
- The economic, scientific, cultural or technological value of their work
- The connection between their work and ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥'s interests
- The extent to which their achievements reflect on, or have the potential to reflect on, the University's reputation
- Whether the candidate's distinctions were the result of work in a country other than New Zealand.
Recipients
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2021 - Tony RyanTony Ryan's services as an international development consultant have been keenly sought by several development agencies, especially the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). He was regarded as being highly knowledgeable of South East Asia, particularly Indonesia and Cambodia, and Pacific-island rural development issues.
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2020 - Dr Nilo CovacevichDr Nilo Covacevich is one of the foremost experts in Chile on native tussock grassland production and the cultural and technological value of his work is raising the living standards of all rural people in Chile.
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2019 - Bruce JefferiesBruce Jefferies is a globally recognised leader in Protected Areas Management. He has made an exceptional contribution to the conservation of the world's natural ecosystems, habitats and environments and, through that, to humankind. Bruce has worked in 15 countries, including Antarctica, and completed 36 international missions throughout his career.
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The ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Medal is awarded to a ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ staff member, graduate, or member of the ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ community who has provided long-term voluntary service and support to the fabric or reputation of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University.
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Award Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed on:
- The quality and quantity of time and/or resources volunteered by the nominee
- The effect of the volunteered work on the furthering of the interests of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University.
Recipients
2021: and
2020: , , and
2019: Jayne Smith and Alanna Taylor
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2015: , and
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The Ng¨¡ti Moki Trophy was gifted to us in 2008 by Te Taumutu R¨±nanga. It is awarded each year to a student, graduate, alumnus, staff member or associate of the University who has shown considerable leadership and commitment to ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± development and advancement at ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥.
The trophy is named for Moki, the tupuna (grandparent or ancestor) of Ng¨¡ti Moki, Ng¨¡i Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu. In the late seventeenth century, Moki established his pa on the site where the present Ng¨¡ti Moki Marae is now located near the south-western edge of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.
Moki was well known for his heroic feats, leadership skills, and tendency to take the initiative when needed to protect the interests of his people.
Award Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed according to the extent of their demonstrated leadership and commitment to ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± development and advancement at ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University. Nominations for the 2025 awards close on 6 September 2024.
Recipients
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2021 - Denise SheatDenise Sheat has represented Te Taumutu R¨±nanga for 10 years on Ahumairaki, ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Council's ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± sub-committee, her work ensuring the continuation of the strong relationship between the university and the r¨±nanga. Read Denise's full .
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2020 - Maui DuleyMaui is a member of the ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Te Awhioraki Executive Committee, and in his role has supported his peers and fellow students by encouraging them to use Te Whare Whakakotahi, promoting all ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± events and by being a great promoter of the Te Reo ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± courses at ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥. Read Maui's full . |
2019 - Lloyd CarpenterSenior Lecturer in ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± Studies at ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University, Dr Lloyd Carpenter, has shown considerable leadership and commitment to ²Ñ¨¡´Ç°ù¾± development and advancement at ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University.
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2017: Ekara Lewis
2016: Tom Lambie
See the list of our previous medalists and images of the ceremonies on .
Contacts
Council Secretary email: Council@lincoln.ac.nz
The University reserves the right to consider nominations for an alternative award when the nominee's achievements are better suited to another criterion.