Auckland Museum Medals

Auckland Museum Medals
Weaver Matekino Lawless receiving an Auckland War Memorial Museum medal in 2019
Awarded forAchievements or public service related to Auckland War Memorial Museum
CountryNew Zealand
Presented byAuckland Museum Trust Board
First awarded1999; 25 years ago (1999)
Websitewww.aucklandmuseum.com/your-museum/get-involved/museum-medals

The Auckland Museum Medals are regular awards given by Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand. First held in 1999,[1] the awards recognise research achievements that have used the collections of the museum, public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, and to former staff or volunteers to mark a significant achievement.

History

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The awards were established by museum director Rodney Wilson in 1998, with the first medal ceremony being held on 12 November 1999.[2] Prior to the establishment of the medals, former staff and volunteers were typically celebrated by being awarded an honorary life membership by the Auckland Institute and Museum.[2]

Since 2022, the medals have been cast in bronze, featuring a stylised basket of knowledge design created by artist Marté Szirmay.[3][4] Prior to this, the medals had a smooth circular design which incorporated a green and black circle surrounded by a grey band.[5]

Awards

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There are three awards given as a part of the Auckland Museum Medals:[6]

  • Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum: this recognises scholastic achievement related to the museum collections and activities of the museum.
  • Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum: an award recognising public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, or another New Zealand museum.
  • Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum, or Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum: an award given to former staff, research associates and volunteers marking a significant achievement. The award is typically given to former staff who have made major contributions and who want a continued link to the museum.[2]

In addition to the three awards, Evan Graham Turbott was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, having previously become an Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum in 1999.[3] In 2006, Sir Hugh Kāwharu was recognised as both a Fellow and Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum.[3]

Recipients

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Year Recipient Award Photograph Ref.
2023 John Braggins Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [7]
2023 Susan Abasa Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [8]
2023 Mary Ama Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [8]
2023 Christina Hurihia Wirihana Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [6]
2021 Marguerite Durling Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum [9]
2021 Chanel Clarke Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum [10]
2021 Sue Neureuter Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [11]
2021 Rod Neureuter Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [12]
2021 Zoe Neureuter Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [12]
2021 Albert L. Refiti Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [12]
2019 Meryl Wright Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2019 Doris de Pont Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [13]
2019 Sheridan Waitai Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2019 Wendy Nelson Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2018 Mike Wilcox Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [14]
2018 Gil Hanly Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [15]
2018 Siobhan Leachman Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [15]
2018 Glyn Harper Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [16]
2018 Matekino Lawless Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [15]
2017 Ngahuia Te Awekotuku Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2017 Stuart Park Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [17]
2017 John Grant-Mackie Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2017 Dante Bonica Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2016 Brian Gill Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2016 John Ross Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2016 Jenny Harper Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2016 Bil Vernon Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3][18]
2016 Danny Te Puna Tumahai Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2015 Evan Graham Turbott Lifetime Achievement Award [3]
2015 Paul Spoonley Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum [19]
2015 Haare Williams Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [20]
2015 Sandra Coney Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2015 Anthony Wright Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2014 Linda Tyler Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [21]
2014 Margaret S. Morley Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [22]
2014 Cheryll Sotheran Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum [21]
2014 Jonathan Ngarimu Mane-Wheoki Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum [21]
2013 David Simmons Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [23]
2013 Ian Thwaites Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [23]
2013 Richard Wolfe Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [23]
2012 Judith Binney Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2012 Russell Stone Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2012 Roger Neich Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2012 Nigel Prickett Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2007 T.L. Rodney Wilson Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2006 Hugh Kāwharu Fellow and Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2005 Lyndy Sainsbury Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2005 John M Stacpoole Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2005 Lorraine Wilson Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2003 William Laxon Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2003 Henare te Ua Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Michael King Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 John Morton Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Lindo Ferguson Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Mick Pendergrast Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Jeremy Salmond Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Katrina Stamp Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Ranginui Walker Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
2002 Takutai Wikiriwhi Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Janet Davidson Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Trevor Bayliss Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Enid Evans Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Lucy Cranwell Smith Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Evan Graham Turbott Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Sheila Weight Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]
1999 Keith Wise Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum [3]

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, T.L. Rodney (30 May 2000). "Director's Report". Auckland Museum Annual Report, 1999–2000 (Report). Auckland War Memorial Museum. pp. 7–9. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Thwaites, Ian (2015). A Good Place to Be: Auckland Museum People 1929–89. Ian Thwaites. p. 176. ISBN 978-0-473-32932-7. OCLC 927167353. Wikidata Q64995662.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq "Museum Medals". Auckland War Memorial Museum. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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  6. ^ a b Hill, Natasha (27 June 2024). "Tohunga toi awarded for contribution to Māori weaving and culture". Te Ao News. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum – Acknowledges contributions of outstanding individuals in cultural and natural heritage fields". LiveNews. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Cook Islander Mary Ama awarded Museum Medal for her contributions to preserving culture". Radio New Zealand. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  9. ^ Reeves, David; Durling, Marguerite (6 July 2022). "Marguerite Durling: Associate Emerita of the Auckland War Memorial Museum". Auckland War Memorial Museum. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  10. ^ "Awards recognition for kaitiaki of thousands of taonga". Radio New Zealand. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  11. ^ Auckland War Memorial Museum (29 June 2022). "Tāmaki Paenga Hira Acknowledges Contributions Of Outstanding Individuals". Scoop. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  12. ^ a b c "Samoan Academic receives prestigious Auckland War Memorial Museum Award". TP+. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  13. ^ de Pont, Genevieve (July 2022). "Doris de Pont". New Zealand Fashion Museum. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Congratulations" (PDF). Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture Newsletter (1). Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture: 3-4. March 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  15. ^ a b c Auckland War Memorial Museum (1 March 2019). "Museum Medals Honour Outstanding Individuals". Scoop. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  16. ^ "War historian honoured with museum medal". Massey News. Massey University. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  17. ^ Sepuloni, Carmel (23 February 2018). "Auckland Museum Medal Awards". New Zealand Government. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  18. ^ Rowe, Paul (21 October 2016). "Bil Vernon awarded the Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum medal". Vernon Systems. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  19. ^ Sparks, Zizi (3 December 2015). "Professor Recognised for Race Relations Research". North Shore Times. p. 17.
  20. ^ Williams, Haare (2018). "Measured Decades". Ata: Journal of Psychotherapy Aotearoa New Zealand. 22 (1): 11–21. doi:10.9791/ajpanz.2018.02. ISSN 2253-5853.
  21. ^ a b c "Auckland Museum Medals". The Big Idea. 29 September 2014. Archived from the original on 18 May 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  22. ^ Hayward, Bruce W. (April 2022). "Margaret S. Morley, 1938–2016 Auckland Geology Club Foundation Member and Committee Member" (PDF). Geocene. 29. Auckland Geology Club. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  23. ^ a b c Auckland War Memorial Museum (30 August 2013). "Auckland Museum Medals awarded, Research Advisory Panel". Scoop. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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