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This award is for any original and previously unpublished article published in The New Zealand Genealogist.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 2025 Literary Awards are:
Ted Gilberd Literary Trust Family History Award
Jenny Collins #26535 for 'Poor, Irish and Catholic: Love in a Time of Intolerance' published in the June 2025 issue of The New Zealand Genealogist.
Kevin McAnulty Award
No award was given in 2026.
Lucy Marshall Award
Catherine Clarke #18886 for 'The Irishman’s Proposition' published in the March 2025 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 2025/2026 year, we would like to congratulate:
NZSG Long Service Award
The purpose of this award is to show that the Society appreciates the service and commitment of the member over an extended period of time.
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Lesley Barrow #7443 for her multiple services to the Palmerston North Branch over many decades and for her service to NZSG for 25+ years on the Schools Admission Register Project.
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Barbara Mansell #17283 for her service to the Society as Administrative Archivist over the past 20+ years.
NZSG Service Award
The purpose is to show that the Society appreciates excellent service of a member at national level.
- Trisha Dunn #23747 for her service on the Board as a Director for six years, her service as Vice-chairperson for four years, as Northland Board representative for four years and NZSG AFFHO representative for four years.
Certificate of Appreciation
This award is to show that the Society appreciates the dedication and work given by a member at national level.
- Natasha Wells #27441 for her contribution to the Board as a Director for three years and three months.
07/07/2026