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Jonathan BALCOMBE, PhD., M.Sc., B.Sc.Hons (2011)
Author and animal activist, Jonathan has influenced many through his writings and presentations, communicating and sharing his knowledge of the animal mind and how we should recognise and encourage their natural pleasures in our world.
Val BALL, MNZM, (2008)
President of the Wairarapa SPCA for over 16 years, Senior Shorthair Cat Judge, deeply involved in community work including Victim Support, Youth Aid and Women's Refuge, and active 'First Strike' advocate.
David BARBOUR, (2012)
In recognition of 40 years service with the Ministry of Primary Industry (previously MAF) as Livestock Instructor, Endemic Disease Controller, and effective in reducing stock losses on live sheep exports to the Middle East.
Debbie BARKER (2011)
Founder of the Auckland Horse Haven to assist retired and neglected horses. Debbie suffered an equine accident resulting in serious brain damage which has not deterred her in her continuing efforts to help horses in need, epitomising that adversity can be overcome.
Anne BATLEY-BURTON, (2007)
For her contribution to the welfare of stay and colony cats in Auckland, and for her generous financial support to welfare organisations including WSPA, SPCA and Animals Asia.
David A C BAYVELL, BVMS., MRCVS., DTVM., MACVSc., MPP (2011)
Presented following an International career in animal welfare, and with MAF in New Zealand providing 22 years of dedicated service, culminating as Director of Animal Welfare, in addition to outstanding contributions both to local and International organisations and committees.
Marc BEKOFF, PhD., Professor Emeritus. (2009)
Presented in acknowledgement of his outstanding contribution to the perception that ˜animals have and are souls", possess feelings, and have a sense of moral justice, through his studies and writings, and extending a global understanding of animal behaviour.
Ross BLANKS, BVSc (2010)
For his contribution to the veterinary profession, past Chairman of the NZCAC, and Chairman of SPCA Canterbury, and dedicated champion for animal welfare.
Johanna BRENS, QSM, (2012)
Hearing impaired founder of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in New Zealand and the National Hearing Dogs Training Centre in New Plymouth, recognising her services to animal welfare and the deaf community.
Peter DAVIES, CB. (2007)
Peter Davies looms large on the International scene, his animal welfare career including chairmanship of Freedom Foods and Director General of the RSPCA (UK) and WSPA (International)
Peter DORMAN (2011)
Presented to recognise his contribution to stray cats in the Auckland Region for over 20 years and the establishment of the Lonely Miaow Association responsible for assisting over 8,000 cats during his tenure.
Danielle DUFFIELD, (2012)
Student responsible for banning factory farmed products on Campus, founder of the Otago Student Animal Welfare Defence fund, active Internationally with the Dutch Party for the Animals, the only animal welfare political party in power (Holland).
Julie HARBEN- McKAY, (2010)
Recognised for her tireless work in animal rescue through her unique sanctuary in the Brenderwyn Hills, and for providing solace to the elderly through the company of animals.
Pam HOWLETT, (2007)
For 36 years Pam Howlett has attended to over 3,000 birds annually in her home, rehabilitating and re-releasing them. A founder member of Bird Rescue (later SPCA BirdWing).
Rolf JANSEN, (2012)
Pioneer pet shop retailer who created new benchmarks for the welfare of animals in pet shop retailing featuring veterinarians practising on site ensuring animal health standards were maintained for animals on site.
Bob KERRIDGE, MNZM, KStJ, JP, FNZIM, BAppAnTech, (2009)
Founder of the NZ Companion Animal Council (NZCAC) Executive Director SPCA Auckland and Councillor RNZSPCA, NZ Director WSPA, author and animal campaigner, acknowledging his services to animal welfare in New Zealand.
Michele KERRIDGE, (2009)
Acknowledging through her celebrant work introducing ritual to and assisting with the staging of the NZCAC Award Dinners, and for outstanding support of animal welfare causes.
Hans KRIEK, (2010)
As campaign director for SAFE, a dedicated ˜up-front" animal welfarist actively protesting against exploited animals, particularly those who are ˜factory farmed".
Peter MASON, (2009)
As long serving National President of the Royal New Zealand SPCA, and International Board Secretary WSPA, together with many other positions of importance, Peter Mason is recognised for his influential and positive input to Animal Welfare in New Zealand.
Elly MAYNARD, (2009)
Founder of the Sirius Global Animal Trust to ban dogs from the human food chain, the organisation is the first to have consultative status for Domestic Companion Animals at the United Nations. Elly Maynard is also recognised for other animal campaign work.
Linda NUNN, (2009)
In recognition of her tireless animal welfare and conservation work, primarily on Auckland's North Shore, and the physical rescue of many hundreds of animals.
Marjorie ORR, BVSc., PhD (veterinary pathology)., BA. (2011)
Recipient of NZ Veterinary Association, MAF and Royal New Zealand SPCA awards for services to animal welfare and the veterinary association. Her additional contributions to education and therapy pets is recognised with the Assisi Award.
Jill ROBINSON, MBE. (2007)
As the founder of Animals Asia Jill Robinson has been a passionate advocate for the animals saving countless bears in Asia from Bile Farming reaching new heights in 'hands-on' welfare work.
Betty ROWE (Posthumous), (2008)
Founder of the Arapawa Wildlife Trust to protect the welfare of the historic Arapawa goats in a Marlborough island sanctuary created for their ongoing welfare along with other protected species over a period of 30 years.
Professor Peter SANKOFF, (2008)
Senior lecturer in the Law Faculty of the University of Auckland, and co-founder of the animal advocacy group ARLAN, (Animal Rights Legal Network). Active participant in legal reform issues to improve the status of animals.
Dr Helen SCHOFILED, BVSc, (2012, Posthumous)
Honoured for her services to the welfare of exotic animals through her rescue of animals from circus environments, and founder of the Franklin Zoo, a sanctuary she established for their benefit. Killed tragically by a rescued elephant.
Catherine SMITH, BVSc. (2007)
For her contribution to the veterinary profession, vet nursing, animal education in Schools, and more latterly in wildlife preservation, Catherine Smith is also recognised as a founding member of the NZCAC.
Prof Kevin J STAFFORD, FACVS, FRVS, MVB (VCD), Msc (Edin), PHD., (2012)
Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, and Professor of Veterinary Ethology, Massey University, New Zealand, author and accomplished lecturer.
Julie THOMPSON, (2008)
For her ongoing dedication to stray cats for over 20 years establishing a rescue centre at her home catering for up to 50 cats/kittens at any one time, in addition to attending to colony cats on Auckland's North Shore.
Virginia WILLIAMS, BVSc, MACVSc, Dip. Prof. Ethics (2010)
Chair of the National Animal Ethics Committee, ex officio member National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, author and presenter of numerous animal ethics papers, and active participant in the NZVA, MAF and NZCAC, for services rendered.
Hugh WIRTH, AM., KSJ., BVSc., Hon DVSc (Melb)., FAVA. (2007)
Recognised for his immense contribution to animal welfare in Australia as an outstanding veterinarian, broadcaster, with over 35 years leading the RSPCA and for his International work with WSPA
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