New Zealand Society of Genealogists Awards
There are a number of awards for which members of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists are eligible. Click on the Award name to learn more about each award.
Recommendations and nominations for NZSG awards should be made on the NZSG Award Recommendation Form.
This annual award is for an NZSG member who writes and publishes a family history book and donates it to the New Zealand Society of Genealogists during the year.
The Lucy Marshall Award seeks to encourage an NZSG member to share their research, knowledge and skills with others. It is awarded for the best 'how to' article published in The New Zealand Genealogist each year.
NZSG members can recommend their fellow members for a number of NZSG awards.
Recognition of Non-Members Awards
From time to time the Society recognises the significant contribution of a non-member to the work of the Society with a Certificate of Recognition.
In addition to the above NZSG awards, the following award is available to members.
This award is for any original and previously unpublished article published in The New Zealand Genealogist. It can be awarded to NZSG members who must be a member of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists at the time the article is submitted for judging.
Literary Awards
It is always a pleasure to acknowledge the efforts our members put into writing up their family histories. The winners of the 2024 Literary Awards are:
Ted Gilberd Literary Trust Family History Award
Sarah Hewitt ;#25499 for her article "The Silver Cup" published in the December 2023 issue of The New Zealand Genealogist.
Kevin McAnulty Award
Christine Headford # 13983 and Christine M Gill (ex-member #29567) for “The Family of Harry Sangster Hill”.
Lucy Marshall Award
Paul Hickford #13587 for “Unravelling the life of My Greek Uncle” published in the March 2023 issue of The New Zealand Genealogist.
If you wish to read the winners' articles from The New Zealand Genealogist, they are available on our website.
Members' Award Recipients
It is also a pleasure to acknowledge those that have provided excellent service at a national level. For the 2023/24 year, we would like to congratulate:
NZSG Service Award
The purpose is to show that the Society appreciates excellent service of a member at national level.
- Betty Rush # 6569 – FRC Volunteer 21 years; FRC Certificates team 15 years
- Vivienne Parker #4019 – FRC Volunteer and multiple leadership roles 17 years
- Juliet McKinstry # 24264 – FRC Volunteer and Library accessioner 10+ years and continuing
- Diane Downey #116 – FRC Volunteer 10 years and continuing
- Lynne Revell #8264 – FRC Volunteer 10 years and continuing
- Geraldene O’Reilly #14240 – for services to the Irish Interest Group as Convenor for 14 years and through that role for raising the profile of NZSG generally
- Pauline Weeks #23015 – for services to NZSG in raising the Society’s profile as Area Contact in New South Wales/ACT, organising events in Australia and for contributory services to The New Zealand Genealogist.
Certificate of Appreciation
This award is to show that the Society appreciates the dedication and work given by a member at national level.
- Megan Orme-Whitlock #27899 – for her contribution to the NZSG Board as Director August 2021 to January 2024, and especially for her contribution to Education initiatives
- Barry Pycroft #8530 – for his contribution to the NZSG Board as Director, August 2021 to June 2024
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