This award is made by the Society annually and is awarded to a person who has made a significant contribution to the Society over the previous 12 months. The award is presented at the annual general meeting.

2004 Tacita Bohan

2005 Margaret Sanson

2017 Adam Praat

2018 Libby Bruhn and Ann Clark

2021 Libby Bruhn

2022 Kenneth Ireland

2023 Steven Knight

2024 Chaineys & Horowhenua Motor Company

2025 Hannah Bailey