The IPPS New Zealand Regions highest award for all round meritorious service.
Criteria:
- Meritorious service to the IPPS New Zealand Region.
- Meritorious service to New Zealand Horticulture.
- Must be an active member of the IPPS New Zealand Region at the time the award is presented.
Frequency:
- The award is only to be presented when there is a suitable recipient.
- No more than one award is to be presented per year.
Selection panel:
The selection panel should be made up of three people including the current president, 2nd vice president and one other with a long association with the IPPS New Zealand Region, ideally the historian or secretary or treasurer. Selection should be made after informal consultation with the membership.
Presentation:
Presentation of the award should be made at the IPPS New Zealand Regions conference and should consist of a wooden bowl, which can be kept by the recipient until a new recipient has been named, and a plaque which will become the property of the recipient.
Award of Merit Recipients
2023 Jack Hobbs
2021 Grant Hayman
2018 Philip Smith
2017 Jeff Elliott
2015 Eric Appleton
2014 Ian Duncalf
2013 Ray Lawson
2012 Shirley Ogilvy
2011 Terry Hatch
2010 Richard Ware
2009 Ken Davey
2008 Ellaby Martin
2007 Jim Rumbal
2006 Malcolm Woolmore
2005 John Follett
2004 Dennis Hughes
2001 Jan Velvin
1998 Noel McMillan
1996 Terry Hatch
1995 Eddie Welsh
1994 Graeme Platt