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Dr Rhiannon Braund
Prime Minister’s supreme award recipient 2012
Rhiannon prepares trainee pharmacists for a challenging future with her warm, innovative and positive teaching style.
"Challenging future pharmacists to be the best."
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Chris Brough
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Chris celebrates learner diversity and works alongside to empower them in their own learning.
"Switching hats, sharing knowledge, engaging learners."
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Dara Davenport
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Dara works with a passion for community and a strong belief in her learners’ abilities and success.
"A champion of adult literacy."
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Stephen Hickson
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Stephen’s innovative approach to teaching has students piling into his lectures early to get a seat.
"Keeping joy and fun central to the learning journey."
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Mana Elizabeth Hunkin
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category
A lifetime of experience as a teacher, facilitator, practitioner and leader.
"Inspiring others to greater heights of achievement."
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Dr Zoe Jordens
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Zoe’s philosophy of teaching and learning involves a holistic approach to the student – physical, social and emotional.
"Interaction of the individual, the activity and the environment."
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Dr Ocean Mercier
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category
Ocean is driven to provide great student learning experiences, especially for Māori.
"Always learning – learning in all ways."
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Sophie Nock
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category
Sophie builds greater understanding of Māori culture amongst learners through her love of the language.
"Each new discovery is a koha (gift)."
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Liz Norman
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Liz’s life-long approach to her own learning enhances the experiences and success of her learners
"Simplifying the complex."
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Anthony Robins
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Anthony puts the learner at the centre of everything he does as a teacher.
"Learning takes place at the edges of what is already known."
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Jane Venis
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Jane’s work with art students is enhanced by her enthusiasm for and involvement in the broader community.
"Nurturing student individuality and creativity."
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The Restaurant, Wine and Bar Team
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
The strength of this team lies in its diversity of the skills and personalities, sealed with a common drive and ideal for vocational training.
"Excellent teaching is like great customer service."
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