Distinguished Alumni

The University of Waikato Distinguished Alumni Awards are a highlight in the University's annual calendar of events.

These awards celebrate and honour graduates of the University of Waikato who have achieved at all heights of their careers, taking into account excellence in the professional, cultural, creative and voluntary sectors.

Past awardees highlight the diversity and excellence of Waikato's alumni, and you can read more about them below.

All graduates with a degree or diploma are eligible for nomination. Nominations from students, alumni, current and 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.

Completed nominations can be sent to:

Alumni Office
Communications and External Relations
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton, 3240

2012 Awardees
	Warren Gatland Head Coach, Welsh Rugby Union Diploma of Teaching, 1986 Read more
	Karen Morrison-Hume Anglican Missioner, Anglican Action Bachelor of Social Sciences, 1997 Read more
	Murray Sherwin CNZM Chairman, New Zealand Productivity Commission Bachelor of Social Sciences, 1974 and Master of Social Sciences, 1976 Read more
2011 Awardees
	Paul Bowker Owner, Hotel on Devonport, H & H Construction Ltd Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, 2007 and Master of Business Administration, 2008 Read more
	John Erkkila Founder and Executive Director, New Zealand Home Loans Bachelor of Sciences, 1985 Read more
	Hon Hekia Parata, MP Minister of Education Bachelor of Arts, 1980 and Master of Arts, 1984 Read more
	Lt Col Dr Christopher Pugsley, FRHistS Senior Lecturer War Studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Doctor of Philosophy, 1992 Read more
2010 Awardees
	Sam Knowles Kiwibank Founding Chief Executive Bachelor of Sciences, 1975 Read more
	Dr Craig Nevill-Manning Director, New York Engineering, Google Doctor of Philosophy, 1996 Read more
	Lt Col Tenby Powell Leading Businessman, Director and Chairman Bachelor of Sciences, 1987 Read more
2009 Awardees
	Dr Judy McGregor, CNZM Head of School/Associate Dean, School of Social Sciences, AUT Bachelor of Arts, 1970 Read more
	Alyn Ware Peace Activist Master of Education, 1989 Read more
	Annabelle White Celebrity Chef and Cookbook Author Master of Arts, 1982 Read more
2008 Awardees
	Lt Gen Sir Jerry Mateparae, ONZM Governor General and former NZ Defense Force chief Master of Arts, 1996 Read more
	Hon David Derek Sikua Former Prime Minister, Solomon Islands Doctor of Philosophy, 2003 Read more
	Peter Vela, ONZM Business founder and owner Master of Social Sciences, 1973 Read more
2007 Awardees
	Theresa Gattung Leading New Zealand business personality Former Telecom CEO Bachelor of Management Studies, 1984 Read more
	Clare McTamney HR Manager, Accenture Bachelor of Management Studies (Hons) and Bachelor of Laws, 1999 Read more
	Deryck Skaw Director, APR Consultants Ltd Bachelor of Sciences, 1978 Read more