Staff Awards
2006 Awards
Teaching Excellence Awards
Cheryl Cockburn-Wooten from Management Communication, Waikato Management School.
Dr Mike Duke from Materials and Process Engineering, School of Science and Engineering.
Administrative Excellence Awards
Carol Robinson from UNILink, Research Office, for excellence in management of the Human
and Animal Ethics Committees
Joseph Mamaenui Macfarlane from the Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori’s Office, for sustained
organisational and management skills as Executive Assistant in the Pro Vice-Chancellor Maori
Office
Lesley Meade from Centre for Teacher Education, School of Education, for commitment to the
University of Waikato through her excellent services to students, staff and the Mixed Media
Programme over 10 years.
Tauranga Administration Team (comprising Fiona Hullah, Layna Armstrong, Traci Wepiha Te
Kanawa, Natalie Hesqua, Peter Sutton, Karen Tindall, Karen Steer, Nyree Sherlock, Kim
O’Brien, Tomika Whiu, Cath Fraser and Brenda Sherson) from the University of Waikato at
Tauranga, for outstanding customer service in Tauranga and for developing administrative
processes that will be robust as the Tauranga campus grows.
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Cheryl Cockburn-Wootten
2007 Awards
Teaching Excellence Awards
Diane Johnson from General and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
James Tennant from Music, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Administrative Excellence Awards
Katria Raffan from Human Resource Management Division for sustained excellence and
innovation in the provision of occupational health and safety advice, support and coordination.
Sarah Knox from Waikato Management School Public Relations for an excellent contribution
through project leadership for the 2007 A and B Semester recruitment campaigns.
Bernice Ziarno from the School of Education for sustained excellence as health and safety
representative for the School of Education.
Colin Monk from Biological Sciences Thermophile Research Unit for technical expertise of the
highest calibre supporting thermophiles research.
School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Technical Support Group (comprising Mike
Vallabh, David Baird, Clinton Dilks, Jacqui Elphick, Harry Johnston and Wei Minn Phee) for
outstanding technical support despite reduced staffing levels.
Department of Engineering from the School of Science and Engineering for the achievement of
professional recognition of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree through IPENZ accreditation.
Professional Studies in Education Administrative Team from the School of Education
(comprising Jill Skerman, Helen Findlay and Sussi Bell) for outstanding service and excellent
outcomes in departmental administration.
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Department of Engineering from the School of Science and Engineering.
2008 Awards
Administrative Excellence Awards
Judith Mudge from the Scholarships Office for excellence in the administration of scholarships and
awards.
Sue Dymock from School of Education for administrative excellence in her role as Director, Hamilton
Children’s Reading Centre, Chair, International Students Committee (SOE) and for research in
literacy.
Moe Edmonds from the School of Law for the promotion of excellence in student support and
learning in law beyond the call of duty.
School of Law Administrative and Computer Support Group (comprised of Lynette Wood, Eileen
Suttor, Janine Pickering, Barbara Wallace, Chirs Murrell and Daniel Taylor) for excellent
administrative contributions to student recruitment and retention.
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Judith Mudge from the Scholarships Office
2009 Awards
Administrative Excellence Awards
Dirk Immenga from Earth and Ocean Sciences for outstanding support for waterways, coastal
and marine survey and research in New Zealand.
Mike Bell from Human Resources for his positive attitude and embodiment of the ‘one
University’ ethos, his contribution to significant University projects and history of promoting
cross-unit co-operation.
The Enrolment Office Team in Student and Academic Services Division (comprising Jason
Duncan, Jamie Brundson, Karla Buss, Shweta Modak, Haden Papa, Natalie Sauter, Christine
Shirley, Janine Williams, Angela Young, Erin Webb, Anton Panattierre, and Kyle Uerata) for the
provision of dedicated, consistent and professional application and enrolment processing to
support the University Strategy.
The Postgraduate Studies Office in Student and Academic Services (comprising Felicia Goudie,
Claire Guthrie, Jan Graham, Elyse Wallace, and Talia Heslop) for outstanding administrative
excellence with regard to supporting postgraduate research and supervision at the University of
Waikato
Research Excellence Award
Dr Anne Hume for the School of Education
Teaching Excellence Awards
Alison Campbell from the School of Science and Engineering
Dr Jennifer Gibb from Waikato Management School
Dr Michael Cameron from Waikato Management School
Tina Williams from the School of Education
Dr Ian Hawthorn from the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Dr Ian Hawthorn from the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
2010 Awards
Administrative Excellence Awards
Mary-Jane Waddington from Student and Academic Services
Trudy Harris from Teaching Development Unit (TDU)
Allison Henry from the Library
Ian Drever from Information Technology Services
Health and Safety Excellence Award
Jane Goodbehere from the Library
Teaching Excellence Awards
Mary Fitzpatrick from the Faculty of Management
Rob Torrens from the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Robyn Longhurst from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Excellence in a Kaupapa Māori Context Award
Sandy Morrison from Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao / School of Māori and Pacific Development
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Mary-Jane Waddington from Student and Academic Services
2011 Awards
Administrative Excellence Awards
Library Staff team award
Kimberley Johnson from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Stephen Joe from Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Sylwia Rutkowska from Faculty of Education
Susan Law from Communications and External Relations
Health and Safety Excellence Award
Wendy Jackson from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Teaching Excellence Awards
Chris Brough from Faculty of Education
Michèle Schoenberger-Orgad from Faculty of Management
Teaching Excellence in a Kaupapa Māori Context Award
Sophie Nock from Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao / School of Māori and Pacific Development
Early CareerTeaching Excellence Award
Joseph Lane from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Nola Campbell Memorial Excellence eLearning Award
Dianne Forbes from Faculty of Education
Postgraduate Supervision Excellence eLearning Award
Kathie Crocket and Elmarie Kotzé from Faculty of Education
Early Career Research Excellence Award
Julie Barbour from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Holly Thorpe from Faculty of Education
Joseph Lane from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Stephen Joe from Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
2012 Awards
Administrative Excellence Awards
Education and Accreditation Team, Faculty of Management (comprising Janice Campen, Helen
Nicol and Helena Wang)
Ray Hayward from Facilities Management Division
David Vega Morales from ITS Division
Alison Saunders from Faculty of Law
Mary Dalbeth from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Milo Roth from ITS Division (awarded posthumously)
Health and Safety Excellence Award
Karleen Purchase from Facilities Management Division
Teaching Excellence Awards
Gemma Piercy from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Kirstine Moffatt from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Early Career Teaching Excellence Award
Kirstie McAllum from Faculty of Management
Nola Campbell Memorial Excellence eLearning Award
Garry Falloon from Faculty of Education
Postgraduate Supervision Excellence eLearning Award
Priya Kurian from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Early Career Research Excellence Award
Daniel Laughlin from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Ray Hayward from Facilities Management Division
2013 Awards
Research Excellence Awards
Early Career Award: Tahu Kukutai from NIDEA
Community Impact Award: Lynda Johnston from FASS
Commercial Research Award: Johan Verbeek from FSEN
Māori/Indigenous Scholar Award: Te Taka Keegan from FCMS
Lifetime Research Achievement Award: Ian Witten from FCMS
Research Team Award: Waikato Cortical Modelling Group (comprising Moira Steyn-Ross,
Alistair Steyn-Ross and Marcus Wilson plus a team of seven PhD and MSc graduate students)
Administrative Excellence Awards
Karla Buss from Student and Academic Services Division
Teresa Gibbison from Faculty of Education
Janis Swan from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Judy Carmichael from Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Biology Administration Team from Faculty of Science and Engineering (comprising Gillian Dufty,
Gloria Edwards, and Vicki Smith)
Early Career Academic Excellence Award
Joseph Lane from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Teaching Excellence Awards
Michael Cameron from Faculty of Management
Colin McLeay from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dorothy Spiller from Faculty of Education
Teaching Excellence in a Kaupapa Māori Context Award
Ēnoka Murphy from School of Māori and Pacific Development
Nola Campbell Memorial eLearning Excellence Award
Sara Archard from Faculty of Education
Research Postgraduate Supervision Excellence Award
Robyn Longhurst from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Judy Carmichael from Vice-Chancellor’s Office
2014 Staff Excellence Awards
Teaching Excellence Awards
Dr Heather Connolly from the Faculty of Management
Brydget Tulloch from the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Early Career Academic Excellence Award
Dr Ryan Ko from the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Nola Campbell Memorial eLearning Excellence Award
Dr Ryan Ko from the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Health and Safety Excellence Award
Andrew Alston from Faculty of Science and Engineering
Administrative Excellence Awards
Melinda Ormond from Faculty of Education
Tracey Morgan from the Faculty of Education
Breanne Taite from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
John Cameron from Facilities Management Division
The University Events Team from Communications and External Relations (comprised of
Megan Hartstone, Crisie Armstrong and Rebecca Aston)
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
John Cameron from Facilities Management Division
2015 Staff Excellence Awards
Administrative Excellence Awards
Rachael Goddard from Facilities Management Division
Kenny Kuunders from Facilities Management Division
Paul Cowan from Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Fui Te’evale from Student and Information Services Division
Administrative Excellence Team Award
Anthea Kivell, Carol Robinson, and Stephen Turner from the Research and Enterprise Office
Research Postgraduate Supervision Excellence Award
Karin Bryan and Conrad Pilditch from the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Teaching Excellence Awards
Jo Lane from the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Clive Pope from Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Pip Wallace from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Excellence in a Kaupapa Māori Context Award
Hori Manuirirangi from Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao School of Māori and Pacific Development
Research Excellence Awards
Early Career Award to Amanda Bateman from Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Community Impact Award to Sue Dymock from Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Commercial Research to Merilyn Manley-Harris from the Faculty of Science and Engineering
The WEKA team comprising Eibe Frank, Mark Hall, Geoffrey Holmes, Bernhard Pfahringer, Peter
Reutemann and Ian Witten from the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Lifetime Achievement Award to Ernest Kalnins for the Faculty of Computing and Mathematical
Sciences
Health & Safety Excellence Award
Dellie Dellow from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Vice-Chancellor’s Medal for Staff Excellence
Paul Cowan from Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education