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Distinguished Alumni


2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards - confidential nominations close April 20


The Distinguished Alumni Awards are focused specifically on graduates of the University of Waikato.  The awards celebrate alumni who have made outstanding contributions in their careers or communities.

Graduates of the University holding a degree or diploma are eligible for nomination.  All nominations are confidential and use the broad criteria of excellence and achievement.  Nominations from alumni, current or former staff and friends of the University are welcome.

Please refer to the nominations guidelines and the official Distinguished Alumni Award nomination form for further details.

The 2012 awards will be presented at a formal dinner hosted by Chancellor Rt Hon Jim Bolger and Vice-Chancellor Professor Roy Crawford at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts on Friday 24 August.


2011 Awardees


Paul Bowker

Paul Bowker


Owner, Hotel on Devonport, H & H Construction Ltd

Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, 2007 and Master of Business Administration, 2008

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John Erkkila

John Erkkila


Founder and Executive Director, New Zealand Home Loans

Bachelor of Science, 1985

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Hekia Parata

Hon Hekia Parata, MP


Minister of Education

Bachelor of Arts, 1980 and Master of Arts, 1984

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Chris Pugsley

Lt Col Dr Christopher Pugsley, FRHistS


Senior Lecturer War Studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst


Doctor of Philosophy, 1992

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2010 Awardees 

Sam Knowles


Sam Knowles


Kiwibank Founding Chief Executive

Bachelor of Science, 1975

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Craig Nevill-Manning

Dr Craig Nevill-Manning


Director, New York Engineering, Google

Doctor of Philosophy, 1996

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Tenby Powell

Lt Col Tenby Powell


Leading Businessman, Director and Chairman

Bachelor of Social Science, 1987

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2009 Awardees


Judy McGregor

Dr Judy McGregor, CNZM


Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Commissioner

Bachelor of Arts, 1970

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Alyn Ware

Alyn Ware


Peace Activist

Master of Education, 1989

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Annabelle White

Annabelle White


Celebrity Chef and Cookbook Author

Master of Arts, 1982

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2008 Awardees

Jerry Mateparae

Lt Gen Sir Jerry Mateparae, ONZM


Governor General and former NZ Defense Force chief

Master of Arts, 1996

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Derek Sikua

Hon David Derek Sikua


Prime Minister, Solomon Islands

Doctor of Philosophy, 2003

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Peter Vela

Peter Vela, ONZM


Business founder and owner

Master of Social Science, 1973

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2007 Awardees


Theresa Gattung


Theresa Gattung


Leading New Zealand business personality
Former Telecom CEO

Bachelor of Management Studies, 1984

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Clare McTamney

Clare McTamney


HR Manager, Accenture

Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws, 1999

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Deryck Shaw


Deryck Skaw

Director, APR Consultants Ltd

Bachelor of Science, 1978

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