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 (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 were made by sculptor John Edgar O.N.Z.M., using black argillite and green argillite bound within a circle of aluminium.

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	Photograph	Ref.
2023		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2023		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2023		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2023		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2021		Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2021		Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2021		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2021		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2021		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2021		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2019		Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2019		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2019		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2019		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2018		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2018		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2018		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2018		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2018		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2017		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2017		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2017		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2017		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2016		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2016		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2016		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2016		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2016		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2015		Lifetime Achievement Award
2015		Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
2015		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2015		Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
2015		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2014		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2014		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2014		Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
2014		Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum
2013		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2013		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2013		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2012		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2012		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2012		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2012		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2007		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2006		Fellow and Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2005		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2005		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2005		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2003		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2003		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
2002		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum
1999		Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum