TENZ Awards
Technology Education New Zealand (TENZ) recognises excellence and dedication in technology education through two main award types:
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Biennial National Awards – These prestigious awards are presented every two years to celebrate outstanding contributions across various aspects of technology education. They acknowledge excellence in teaching, leadership, research, innovation, and subject development, recognising individuals who have made a significant impact on the field.
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Long Service Awards – These awards are given at any time to recognise individuals who have dedicated many years of service to technology education. They honour their sustained role in technology education in Aotearoa New Zealand over the years and celebrates their enduring commitment to the field.
Through these awards, TENZ highlights and celebrates the achievements of educators, researchers, and leaders who advance technology education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
National Technology Education Awards
The Technology Education New Zealand Council with the support of Engineering New Zealand has instituted a set of national awards to provide professional recognition of excellence in technology education.
Awards are made every two years based on nominations made to the TENZ Council by TENZ members. Nominations are considered by a sub-committee of the Council and awards are presented at the biennial TENZ conference.
Awards will only be given in categories in which a suitable nominee has been submitted
If you would like to nominate someone for an award, please first review each of the award types below and their criteria and use the button below to complete and submit a nomination form.
National Technology Education Awards Recipients
This award celebrates early-career educators (within their first five years of teaching) who have shown outstanding promise and dedication in technology education. Recipients will have demonstrated a positive, can-do attitude, developed new and effective teaching practices, and actively shared their insights with colleagues. This award acknowledges the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm that these educators bring to the field, shaping the future of technology education.
| Year | Recipient |
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| 2025 | Munireh Rouget, Fraser High School, Hamilton |
| 2024 | Anaru Kaiwai, Te Kamo Intermediate School, Whangārei |
This award recognises educators who push the boundaries of technology education through innovative and exemplary practices. Recipients will have demonstrated creativity in their teaching, developed new approaches that enhance student learning, and regularly shared their ideas and practices with others. Their work will have had a meaningful impact on technology education, inspiring both students and colleagues.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Sue Ware Fraser High School, Hamilton |
| 2024 | Rebecca Hembrow, Mount Aspiring College, Wānaka Tamsin Hanly Retired, Auckland |
This award is made to lecturers, advisors, facilitators, consultants or teachers for their service to teacher development work in technology. The category is for high quality work that has developed teacher understanding and confidence over a significant period of time in pre-service and/or in-service education.
| Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Paul Neveldsen University of Auckland, Auckland |
| 2023 | Ceri de Boo, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, Ōtautahi | Christchurch |
| 2021 | Tracy Henderson, University of Canterbury, Christchurch |
| 2019 | Liz Reinsfield, University of Waikato, Hamilton Mike Forret, iConcept Enterprises Ltd. Hamilton Louise Milne, University of Waikato, Hamilton |
| 2011 | Selina Hinchco, University of Auckland, Auckland Moira Patterson, University of Auckland, Auckland |
| 2009 | Cheryl Pym, University of Otago, Dunedin Paul Snape, University of Canterbury, Christchurch |
| 2007 | Dawn Coburn, University of Otago, Dunedin |
| 2005 | Kris Blewett, University of Auckland, Auckland Brent Mawson, University of Auckland, Auckland |
This award is made to teachers who have displayed outstanding capability in teaching technology over an extended time. They may be a coordinator or Head of Department or those not holding such positions but consistently displaying excellence in their teaching practice.
| Year | Recipient |
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| 2025 | Jessie Brodie Spotswood College, New Plymouth |
| 2023 | Amy Macaskill, Kāpiti College, Paraparaumu |
| 2021 | Nan Walden, Wellington East Girls' College, Wellington Carl Burr, Burnside High School, Christchurch Sandy Goonan, Carmel College, Auckland |
| 2019 | Sarah Washbrooke, Remarkables Primary School, Queenstown |
| 2017 | Bill Boyes, Tahuna Normal Intermediate, Dunedin |
| 2015 | Ceri de Boo, Cashmere High School, Christchurch |
| 2009 | Bill Collis, Mount Roskill Grammar School, Auckland Jenny Baker, Hillcrest High School, Hamilton Jo Clarke, St. Michael's Church School, Christchurch |
| 2007 | Barbara Knight, Queen Margaret College, Wellington Steve Andrew, St John’s College, Hamilton |
| 2005 | Diana Eagle, Tararua College, Pahiatua |
| 2003 | Marilyn Daly, Rangikura Primary School, Porirua Michael Jackson, Whanganui Girls College, Whanganui Carol Rimmer, Havelock North High School, Havelock North |
This award is made to those who have made a significant contribution to research in technology education. The category is for high quality research that has improved our understanding of learning, teaching, assessment, curriculum development or some other important aspect of technology education that will enhance the development and practice of technology education.
| Year | Recipient |
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| 2023 | Ruth Lemon, University of Auckland, Auckland |
| 2021 | Dr Elizabeth Reinsfield, University of Waikato, Hamilton |
| 2017 | Wendy Slatter, PhD Student, University of Auckland, Auckland |
| 2015 | Associate Professor Bev France, University of Auckland, Auckland |
This award recognises excellence in subject leadership. It is made for a significant contribution over an extended time in developing technology education programmes in a school, centre, or other organisation and achieving consistently high standards of performance from students.
| Year | Recipient |
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| 2025 | Hamish Johnston Ellesmere College, Leeston Katy Cottrell Chanel College, Masterton Philippa Simmonds Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, Taupō Pip Osborne Technology Education New Zealand |
| 2023 | Nan Walden, Wellington East Girls' College, Wellington |
| 2021 | Julie Clement, Wellington Girls' College, Wellington |
| 2019 | Julie Andersaon, Kirkwood Intermediate, Ōtautahi | Christchurch |
| 2017 | Steve Andrew, St John's College, Hamilton Danial Gorman, Te Waka Technology Centre, Christchurch |
| 2015 | Tricia Winter, Queen Charlotte, College Picton |
| 2011 | Julie McMahon, Columba College, Dunedin Lorraine Stiles, Matamata Intermediate, Matamata |
| 2009 | Brian Allen, Correspondence School, Wellington Ross Petersen, ETITO |
| 2005 | Kay Collins, Marlborough Technology Centre, Blenheim |
| 2003 | Grant Miles, Christchurch College of Education, Christchurch Marion Douglas, Team Solutions, Auckland |
This is for outstanding and sustained excellence and contribution to technology education in New Zealand. Recipients will have given service to technology education over a long period of time and made an outstanding contribution, showing commitment and leadership.
| Year | Recipient |
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| 2025 | Kerry Lee University of Auckland, Auckland Wendy Fox-Turnbull Waikato University, Hamilton Mike Forret iConcept Enterprises Ltd. Hamilton Brenda Brook Retired |
| 2011 | Professor Alister Jones, Waikato University, Hamilton |
| 2007 | Glynn McGregor, Project Coordinator (Techlink) |
This is the highest professional award made by Technology Education New Zealand. Those nominated may come from a school management, advisory, lecturing, teaching, research, curriculum development, administration or ‘industry’ background. Recipients will have given service to Technology over a long period of time and made an outstanding contribution, showing commitment and leadership.
| Year | Recipient |
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| 2023 | Kerry Lee, University of Auckland, Auckland |
| 2015 | Dr Wendy Fox-Turnbull, University of Canterbury, Christchurch |
| 2013 | Professor Alister Jones, Waikato University, Hamilton |
| 2011 | Dr Vicki Compton, UniServices, University of Auckland, Christchurch Niall Dinning, National Co-ordinator for Technology Education Glynn McGregor, Project Coordinator (Techlink) |
| 2007 | Emeritus Professor Roy Geddes, University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology Peter Spratt, Manager of education programmes at the Royal Society of New Zealand |
| 2005 | Cliff Harwood, Massey University College of Education, Wellington |
TENZ Long Service to Technology Education Award
The Technology Education New Zealand Council has established the Long Service to Technology Education Award to recognise individuals who have dedicated many years to the advancement of technology education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This award is presented at any time to individuals who have shown unwavering commitment and significant contributions to the field over an extended period. Nominees may come from a variety of backgrounds, including school management, advisory roles, lecturing, teaching, research, curriculum development, administration, or industry-related positions.
Recipients of this award are honoured for their sustained efforts in shaping and supporting technology education. If you would like to nominate someone for this recognition, please review the award criteria and complete the nomination form using the button below.
TENZ Long Service to Technology Education Award Recipients
This award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the field of technology education over an extended period of time. Nominees for this award may come from diverse backgrounds, including school management, advisory roles, lecturing, teaching, research, curriculum development, administration, or industry-related positions.
Recipients of the "Long Service to Technology Education Award" will be recognised for their sustained role in technology education in Aotearoa New Zealand over the years. This award celebrates their enduring commitment to the field.