to travel commitments, he has continued to provide advice and guidance. 2011 Dave Stewart Dave Stewart served as Branch Chair for two years and Secretary for 15 years. He has been a member of The AusIMM for 35 years and was made a fellow of the Institute in 1983. Student Paper Award The purpose of the Student Paper Award is to recognise excellence in student research in a minerals, economic geology or mining industry-related field, presented as a paper to a conference of the New Zealand Branch of the AusIMM.  Further information: Student Paper Award Criteria . The AusIMM Awards The AusIMM presents a series of annual awards that recognise excellence and acknowledge significant contributions to the minerals industry and The AusIMM. A number of New Zealand Branch members have received AusIMM awards as listed below. Members and other interested parties are encouraged to submit nominations for each year's awards. Nominations close on 31 October each year. Further details are available at www.ausimm.com.au New Zealand Member AusIMM Award Recipients 2011 Dave Stewart Branch Service Award Dave Stewart served as Branch Chair for two years and Secretary for 15 years. He has been a member of The AusIMM for 35 years and was made a fellow of the Institute in 1983. 2010 Tony Christie & Bob Brathwaite President's Award Tony Christie and Bob Brathwaite were joint recipients of The AusIMM President's Award for 2010 in recognition of notable achievement in the industry. They were joint editors and lead or contributing authors