Awards:
The Association makes three awards at its conferences:
Public Archaeology Award:
This is awarded every second year to recognise outstanding efforts in public
archaeology.
( see Archaeology in New Zealand 40(4))
"The award is open to members of NZAA and to the
wider community, including individuals, groups and organisations (for example
territorial authorities, iwi) and members of other scientific disciplines.
The following factors are taken into account:
- contribution to the identification,
protection and preservation of archaeological sites
- contribution to the enhancement of public
awareness and enjoyment of, and education about, archaeological sites or
archaeology in general
- contribution to the strengthening of the
relationship between the archaeological community and Maori
- any other relevant information"
Past winners have been:
| 2009 |
Susan Stevens - Gibbston River Trail,
Central Otago |
| 2007 |
David Dowset - Te Aro Pa protection
Highly commended
Rachael Egerton - Heritage management Southland - Auckland
Islands |
| 2005 |
Richard Walter and Chris Jacomb |
| 2003 |
Joint Winners:
Project Freeflow, Auckland Motorway enhancement.
Cornwall Park Trust Board, Maori History extension to the visitor
centre. |
| 2001 |
Queens Redoubt Project Committee |
Best Student Paper Award:
This is awarded to the best student paper delivered at the conference. It is not
always awarded, depending on the level and standard of contributions. No entry is required.
Past winners have been:
| 2010 |
Kirsty Potts |
| 2009 |
Ella Ussher |
| 2008 |
Ben Davies |
| 2007 |
Ben Shaw |
| 2006 |
Tiffany James-Lee |
| 2005 |
Amy Findlater |
| 2004 |
Yolanda Vogel |
| 2003 |
Joanna Wylie |
| 2002 |
Jaqueline Craig |
| 2001 |
Emma Brooks |
Groube Fieldwork Award:
This award is in honour of a remarkable student of New Zealand archaeology, Les Groube.
He is pictured at the right in the 1960's with a piece of Tongan pottery. The award is made
every second year to the archaeologist who has made the most outstanding contribution to field work
in New Zealand archaeology in the immediate past. Normal practice has been for the
President to invite nominations prior to the conference.
Past winners have been:
| 2010 |
No award |
| 2008 |
Kevin Jones - Citation |
| 2006 |
Anne Leahy |
| 2004 |
Ken Phillips |
| 2002 |
Louise Furey and Brenda Sewell |
| 2000 |
Vanessa Tanner |
| 1999 |
Warren Gumbley |
| 1998 |
Owen Wilkes |
| - |
Tony Walton (Special award) - Citation |
