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This award is for any original and previously unpublished article published in The New Zealand Genealogist.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
Allan Hawkes #878 for his article: 'A case of 19th century chain emigration to North Canterbury', published in the September 2024 issue of The New Zealand Genealogist.
Kevin McAnulty Award
Keston Ruxton #30108 'How We All Got Here : The history of the Rugg and Hanna families of Kumara' and
Cynthia McCaughan #24446 'Work of Heart - Jane Preshaw nee Norgate : 1839 – 1926'
Lucy Marshall Award
Jenny Robertson #25276 for 'Martha Addington — What became of you?' published in the June 2024 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 Merit Award
The purpose of this award is to show that the Society appreciates outstanding service to the Society.
- Judy Kirby #12060, 23 years’ service as Pedigree Collection Officer, 2002-2025 and many years service to NZSG Wellington Branch.
NZSG Service Award
The purpose is to show that the Society appreciates excellent service of a member at national level.
- Amanda Maxwell #13861, for service as Director on the NZSG Board, June 2022-June 2025, and for her leadership in many initiatives.
- Lynette Westcott #17921, for 20 years’ service as FRC volunteer. Lynette has been a regular FRC volunteer and was one of the original FRC volunteers in 2002.
- Margaret McGavin #15144, for 20 years’ service as FRC volunteer. Margaret has not only been a regular FRC volunteer but has undertaken several specialist tasks such as book repair and (most importantly) organising food for lunches, morning teas and special events.
- Bryn Smith #19392, for 10 years’ service as FRC volunteer and 4 years’ service as Team Leader. Bryn is very patient with visitors and is very knowledgeable and is often able to point a researcher to their ancestor. As a Team Leader he is invaluable.
- Raewyn Dakers #24267, for 10 years’ service as FRC volunteer. Raewyn volunteers assisting in accessioning of Family History magazines.
Certificate of Appreciation
This award is to show that the Society appreciates the dedication and work given by a member at national level.
- Dr Greta Gordon #27545, in appreciation of her contribution to the NZSG Board as Director and member of the Executive, July 2021 to June 2025, and for her leadership in many initiatives.
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