Museum Medals 2021

 

Auckland Museum values scholarship, academic achievement, research and service to the community.

This often ‘behind-the-scenes’ aspect of the Museum plays a crucial role in enriching and providing alternative ways of looking at collections, generating new knowledge and enhancing the experience for our increasingly diverse audiences.

That is why each year the Trust Board recognises individuals who have given exceptional service to the Museum or added value to its interests. This includes outstanding contributions to the generation of new knowledge drawing on the Museum’s collections and research resources. 

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the 2021 medals were awarded in June 2022. 

The awards and their criteria

 

Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum – awarded for exemplary scholastic achievement relevant to the Museum’s collections and activities. The contribution to Auckland Museum, or other New Zealand museums, must be unique and valuable.*

Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum – awarded for singular achievement or contribution to areas relevant to, or in some way connected to, the public service of Auckland Museum, or other New Zealand museums.*

Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum – may be awarded to the Museum’s research associates, volunteers, former staff or other individuals associated with the Museum to mark noteworthy achievement. Their contribution to Auckland Museum, or to the interests of the Museum, must be considerable, with the potential for ongoing long-term benefit to the Museum.

* The recipient must not be a permanent employee of the Museum, or a member of the Trust Board or its committees, at the date of nomination.

The mana of the event and the presentation of the Medal itself, is a memory I’ll treasure always.

Museum Medal recipient and Director, Christchurch Art Gallery, Jenny Harper

2021 Medal Recipients

2021 Medal Recipients

The recipients of the 2021 Auckland Museum Medals are:

Chanel Victoire Clarke
Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Marguerite Durling
Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Sue, Rod & Zoe Neureuter & whanau
Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Leali’ifano Dr Albert L Refiti 
Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Museum Medals

Museum Medals

Created by renowned sculptor Marte Szirmay, the Auckland Museum Medals are cast in bronze and are a stylised ‘Basket of Knowledge’. The form is designed to fit within the palms of the hands as they fold over it, providing a sense of protection and sense of being cherished.

The obverse of the medal is an allusion to the seeking and linking of knowledge, action, and commitment to the interests of the Museum. The reverse represents unfinished threads folding over to signify ongoing knowledge being generated. It also acts as a cloak that signifies the mana of the award and name of the recipient.
 

Previous Auckland Museum Medal Recipients

 

+2020

No medals awarded due to Covid-19 restrictions

+2019

Meryl Wright – Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Doris de Pont - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Sheridan Waitai - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Wendy Nelson - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2018

Dr Mike Wilcox – Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Gil Hanly – Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Siobhan Leachman – Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dr Glyn Harper - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Matekino Lawless – Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2017

Ngahuia te Awekotuku - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Stuart Park - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dr John Grant-Mackie - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dante Bonica - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2016

Brian Gill - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

John Ross - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Jenny Harper - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Bil Vernon - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Danny Te Puna Tumahai - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2015

Evan Graham Turbott - Lifetime Achievement Award 

Paul Spoonley - Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

Haare Williams - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum 

Sandra Coney - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum 

Anthony Wright - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2014

Linda Tyler - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Margaret S. Morley - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dame Cheryll Sotheran DNZM - Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

Professor Jonathan Ngarimu Mane-Wheoki CNZM - Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2013

David Simmons - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Ian Thwaites - Auckland Museum Medal

Richard Wolfe - Auckland Museum Medal

+2012

Dame Judith Te Tomairangi o Te Aroha Binney - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Professor Russell C.J. Stone - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Professor Roger Neich - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dr Nigel Prickett - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2008-2011

No medals awarded

+2007

Dr T.L. Rodney Wilson - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2006

Sir Hugh Kawharu - Fellow and Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

 

+2005

Lyndy Sainsbury - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

John M Stacpoole - Fellow of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

Lorraine Wilson - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2003

William Laxon - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Henare Te Ua - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+2002

Dr Michael King - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Prof John Morton - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dr Lindo Ferguson - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Mick Pendergrast - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Jeremy Salmond - Fellow of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

Katrina Stamp - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dr Ranginui Walker - Fellow of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

Rev. Dr Takutai Wikiriwhi - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

+1999

Dr Janet Davidson - Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Trevor Bayliss - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Enid Evans - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Dr Lucy Cranwell Smith - Fellow of the Auckland War Memorial Museum

Evan Graham Turbott - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum 

Sheila Weight - Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum

Keith Wise - Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum