Sir Arthur Ward Award

The Sir Arthur Ward Award recognises the successful application of research or experience to an aspect of animal production in New Zealand. The nominee may be an individual, a company or an organisation, and need not be a member of the Society. Nominations, signed by two currently financial members of the Society, must document how the nominee has contributed towards the adoption of a practise (or practises) that has facilitated more efficient animal production. The phrase 'adoption of a practise' is interpreted widely in order to accommodate contributions through extension, product development etc. Nominations remain active for consideration for three years. Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Secretary by the end of September each year.

Sir Arthur Ward made a tremendous contribution to New Zealand animal production. Arriving in NZ in 1926 as a farmworker, by 1930 he was secretary of the largest herd testing association in NZ, by 1936 he headed technical developemnt of Herd Improvement and was Director of Herd Improvement in 1945. In 1954 he was appointed as General manager of the New Zealand Dairy Board and held that role until 1970. He was a member of many other organisations including Chancellor of Massey University and contributed in many other spheres. Sir Arthur played a very prominant role in the foundation and development of this society. He was a member of the national organising committee of the first conference, the first secretary, subsequentially became a honourary life member in 1965, and was instrumental in sponsoring this award.

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Recent Sir Arthur Ward Awards have been:

Jock Allison 2000  Improving reproductive efficiency in NZ sheep. View oration
Clive Dalton 1999   Agricultural extension; specifically communication to scientists, students, farmers and the public. View oration
Landcorp Farming Ltd 1998   Application of scientific principles to animal production. View oration
Colin Holmes 1997   Dairy production extension. View oration
New Zealand Dairy Exporter 1996   Extension of useful information to the Dairy Industry. View oration
NZMWBES 1995   Provision of factual agricultural industry survey data for 40 years. View oration
James Guild 1994   Services to the Deer Industry. View oration
Brian Curson 1993   Cattle semen AI. View oration
Peter Packard 1991   Beef Animal Production. View oration
Thomas McKenzie 1990   Lands and Survey farm development. View oration
Gallagher Electronics Ltd 1989. View oration
R.D. Wallace 1988. View oration
M.W. Cooper 1986. View oration
T. Wallis 1985. View oration
D.G. Clayton 1984. View oration
A.G.H. Parker 1983. View oration
W.D. Short and M.E. Smith 1982. View oration
NZ Dairy Board Consulting Officers 1981. View oration

last updated 17/06/2002