# Auckland Museum Medals

The Auckland Museum Medals are regular awards given by Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand. First held in 1999, the awards recognise research achievements that have used the collections of the museum, public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, and to former staff or volunteers to mark a significant achievement.

## History

The awards were established by museum director Rodney Wilson in 1998, with the first medal ceremony being held on 12 November 1999. Prior to the establishment of the medals, former staff and volunteers were typically celebrated by being awarded an honorary life membership by the Auckland Institute and Museum.
Since 2022, the medals have been cast in bronze, featuring a stylised basket of knowledge design created by artist Marté Szirmay. Prior to this, the medals had a smooth circular design which incorporated a green and black circle surrounded by a grey band.

## Awards

There are three awards given as a part of the Auckland Museum Medals:
* Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum: this recognises scholastic achievement related to the museum collections and activities of the museum.
* Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum: an award recognising public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, or another New Zealand museum.
* Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum, or Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum: an award given to former staff, research associates and volunteers marking a significant achievement. The award is typically given to former staff who have made major contributions and who want a continued link to the museum.
In addition to the three awards, Evan Graham Turbott was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, having previously become an Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum in 1999. In 2006, Sir Hugh Kāwharu was recognised as both a Fellow and Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

## Recipients

| Year | Recipient | Award |
| 2023 | John Braggins | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2023 | Susan Abasa | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2023 | Mary Ama | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2023 | Christina Hurihia Wirihana | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2021 | Marguerite Durling | Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2021 | Chanel Clarke | Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2021 | Sue Neureuter | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2021 | Rod Neureuter | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2021 | Zoe Neureuter | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2021 | Albert L. Refiti | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2019 | Meryl Wright | Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2019 | Doris de Pont | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2019 | Sheridan Waitai | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2019 | Wendy Nelson | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2018 | Mike Wilcox | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2018 | Gil Hanly | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2018 | Siobhan Leachman | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2018 | Glyn Harper | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2018 | Matekino Lawless | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2017 | Ngahuia Te Awekotuku | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2017 | Stuart Park | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2017 | John Grant-Mackie | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2017 | Dante Bonica | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2016 | Brian Gill | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2016 | John Ross | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2016 | Jenny Harper | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2016 | Bil Vernon | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2016 | Danny Te Puna Tumahai | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2015 | Evan Graham Turbott | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2015 | Paul Spoonley | Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2015 | Haare Williams | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2015 | Sandra Coney | Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2015 | Anthony Wright | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2014 | Linda Tyler | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2014 | Margaret S. Morley | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2014 | Cheryll Sotheran | Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2014 | Jonathan Ngarimu Mane-Wheoki | Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2013 | David Simmons | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2013 | Ian Thwaites | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2013 | Richard Wolfe | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2012 | Judith Binney | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2012 | Russell Stone | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2012 | Roger Neich | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2012 | Nigel Prickett | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2007 | T.L. Rodney Wilson | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2006 | Hugh Kāwharu | Fellow and Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2005 | Lyndy Sainsbury | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2005 | John M Stacpoole | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2005 | Lorraine Wilson | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2003 | William Laxon | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2003 | Henare te Ua | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Michael King | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | John Morton | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Lindo Ferguson | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Mick Pendergrast | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Jeremy Salmond | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Katrina Stamp | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Ranginui Walker | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 2002 | Takutai Wikiriwhi | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Janet Davidson | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Trevor Bayliss | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Enid Evans | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Lucy Cranwell Smith | Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Evan Graham Turbott | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Sheila Weight | Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum |
| 1999 | Keith Wise | Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum |