11 Sep 2018
On 23 August 2018 the Auckland branch held its annual Centennial Awards. The sold-out event at the Pullman Hotel had 450 attendees and was a night to remember.
Our special guest this year was award-winning Dr Michelle Dickinson, best known as "Nanogirl". Michelle is a passionate researcher and teacher with a love of science and engineering, and has made it her life mission to make science and engineering accessible for all. Her background in biomedical and materials engineering gives her a unique perspective into how nature and technology can learn from each other for scientific developments.
Congratulations to all the winners announced on the night. See below for an overview of the winners of each award.
Chartered Professional Engineers and Chartered Members of Engineering New Zealand
CPEng and CMEng(NZ)are acknowledgements of an engineer’s knowledge, skills and experience. They are internationally recognised quality marks of an engineer’s competence and professional standing. This year 186 Auckland based engineers have achieved this recognition.
The Luminary Award - Dr Kelvin Walls
Kelvin receives the Luminary Award for his contribution to activities within Engineering New Zealand as well as other membership-based organisations. We recognise his contribution to engineering in the built environment and the application of his expertise in pursuit of improving effects upon human health and the environment.
Excellence in Service Award - Arthur Amputch
Fellow of Engineering New Zealand, Arthur, is recognised for his contribution to the advancement of engineering practice, especially in landfill design and management. His service to the profession also includes seven years on the Auckland Branch of Engineering New Zealand, and many years of judging its awards and mentoring young engineers.
Outstanding Emerging Professional Award - Phoebe Moses
Phoebe has worked at Beca in Auckland for just over two years. She enjoys inspiring and encouraging young people to pursue careers in engineering, championing diversity and inclusion in the industry and bringing attention to environmental and social sustainability.
Excellence in Humanitarian Service Award - Jenny Chu
Jenny receives this award for improving the lives of those in need and working towards Engineering Without Borders New Zealand’s vision of a world where everyone has access to the engineering knowledge and resources required to lead a life of opportunity, free from poverty.
Highly Commended: Brendon Harkness
Contribution to Auckland Region Award - Ian Billings
Ian has made an outstanding contribution to Auckland’s infrastructure and cityscape. He has helped create many structures that form an intrinsic part of everyday life in the city, such as the Newmarket Viaduct replacement. He also led crucial work in preserving and strengthening our iconic structures such as the Harbour Bridge, as well as seismic assessment and strengthening of necessary structures that support the growing population.
Highly Commended: Namir Amso
Excellence in Heritage Engineering Award - John La Roche
We recognise John for his involvement in Auckland’s engineering heritage and for preparing the Auckland Branch History.
Highly Commended: Scott Elwarth
The Arthur Mead Award
This award recognises engineering excellence. It is awarded to the overall best project judged on the following five criteria: innovation, environmental improvement or enhancement, sustainability, safety in design and consultation and engagement.
Arthur Mead <$10million Award – Auckland Harbour Bridge Alliance for Te Onewa Pā
Te Onewa Pā is a unique and historically significant headland Pā with the history of many iwi associated with it. With new walkways, the Pā restoration has created a safe and accessible space for the public to reflect, and signifies a journey to understanding and appreciation of this significant site. The Auckland Harbour Bridge Alliance and Boffa Miskell with Auckland Council worked together to upgrade public and maintenance access and improve public safety in relation to Te Onewa.
Arthur Mead >$10million Award – Chester Consultants Ltd for Kauri Flats School
Kauri Flats School is an example of a design team working collegially to deliver a fit for purpose, sustainable learning environment focussed on the end-users. Through the provision of a low impact design development, the team were able to incorporate cost and time saving initiatives within the construction and design, while enhancing the environment and providing a robust and maintainable development.
Many thanks to those who attended the Centennial awards dinner and made the night a huge success. See photos of the event here by using password enz18. Don’t forget to get your tickets early next year before they are sold out again. Start planning now and it could be you that everyone is watching and applauding on the big stage.
