Associate Professor Suzanne Pitama
Prime Minister’s supreme award recipient 2015
An unstinting dedication to the Māori community and equity in hauora Māori (health).
“I began this journey into teaching because I wanted Māori patients to have an opportunity to be validated as both patients and Māori in health settings.”
Read citationProfessor Dale Carnegie
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Helping transform students to be the best they can.
“Caring is at the core of my teaching philosophy. When you care, you prepare your teaching as best you can.”
Read citationDr Elana Taipapaki Curtis
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category
Making a difference to Māori and showing Māori ability to achieve excellence as normal, valid and legitimate
“As a tertiary educator I believe in aiming for excellence in order to promote the rights of all my learners.”
Read citationDr Herb de Vries
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Supporting students through their course of study, business projects and careers.
“My students are at the centre of my universe.”
Read citationPaul Gummer
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Preparing work-ready students that understand the principles of success and are recognised here and internationally through awards.
“When people find their passion, I believe doors open for them to achieve excellence.”
Read citationDr Eleanor Hawe
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Developing a learning partnership lies at the core of Eleanor’s teaching philosophy.
“Teaching can be demanding and challenging, but the rewards for those involved are far-reaching.”
Read citationClive Humphreys
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
A passion for art that is magnetic. Clive’s teaching captivates his classes with knowledge and humour.
“Learning from students is one of the greatest privileges that teaching bestows.”
Read citationDr Roslyn Kemp
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Ros designed a pathway of learning for her students to follow towards an exciting career.
“I aspire to be a teacher who imparts confidence, creativity and wisdom to the next generation of scientists.”
Read citationDr Angus Hikairo Macfarlane
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching – Kaupapa Māori category
A career-long dedication to kaupapa Māori advancement, perspectives, tikanga and reo.
“My approach to leadership has at its goal, the advancement of exemplary tertiary education teaching.”
Read citationMarie McEntee
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Combining science with communication, business and innovation.
“Effective knowledge communication must not only connect with people’s minds, it must also connect with their hearts.”
Read citationProfessor Rachel Spronken-Smith
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Leading the way in Inquiry-Based Learning across Aotearoa.
“All my teaching is underpinned by passion, sound pedagogical principles, and a desire to promote innovative and engaging practice.”
Read citationLara Tookey
Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching
Lara demonstrates a passionate, unwavering dedication to improving student experience.
“All experiences and sources of knowledge are connected and can assist in our self-improvement if we have the wisdom to use them.”
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