Call for Nominations of Awards

NZSAP May 1996: Awards The management committee would like to remind members of the various awards that the society has available. All members should be giving consideration to the awards and making an effort to ensure the Society is using the considerable sums invested both wisely and efficiently. The awards are there to use funds owned by the membership to further Animal Production in New Zealand - please apply!

McMEEKAN MEMORIAL AWARD: Recognises a substantial contribution to animal production in New Zealand or the Society over the previous five years. The nominee need not be a member of the Society. Nominations are required by the end of September each year.

SIR ARTHUR WARD AWARD: recognises the successful application of research via a practice or practices which facilitates more efficient animal production in New Zealand. The nominee may be an individual, a team, or a company and need not be member(s) of the Society. Nominations are required by the end of September each year.

ANIMAL SCIENCE FUND: A fund set up to promote and advance Animal Science and Production. Specifically supports contact with AAAP activities and encourages early career development. Applications will next be considered in October and these must be received by the Executive Secretary by mid-September. Applicants must have been a member of NZSAP for at least 1 year prior to application and must also be a current financial member.

NZSAP JUBILEE FUND: This award aims at improving the International profile of NZSAP and encourages exchange of information and ideas. Applications will next be considered in October and must be received by the Executive Secretary by mid-September. Applicants must have been a member of NZSAP for at least 1 year prior to application and must also be a current financial member.

YOUNG MEMBERS AWARD: An award made to foster excellence in science and presentation, made to a young member at the Annual Conference of the Society. The awardee must be under 35, the senior author and presenting either his/her first or second paper to the Society.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY CENTENNIAL AWARD: An award made in association with Lincoln University to a farmer who has made a significant contribution to the University through participation in field trips or by supervision of practical work. Nominations must be with the university by February 28 each year.

NZSAP JUBILEE UNIVERSITY AWARDS: These awards are made each year by Massey and Lincoln universities to the 3rd year degree student at each Institution who scores the best marks in Animal Production.

Calls will be made for applications or nominations for these awards as appropriate. Please keep them in mind and utilise them. Application forms for the various awards can be obtained from Wanda Watson the Executive Secretary.