The Francis Small Engineering New Zealand Foundation Award is presented annually to a recipient who has demonstrated the spirit of service to the engineering profession through their volunteer contributions. The $10,000 award is used to further the recipient's education or may be an onward donation to an organisation that supports engineering in Aotearoa.
Applications now open
Submit your application for the inaugural Francis Small Engineering New Zealand Foundation Award. You could receive $10,000 to further your education or donate to charity, and you'll have your contribution honoured in front of esteemed peers when you're presented with your award at the prestigious Fellows' Dinner in March 2025.
Applications close on Thursday 7 November.
Left to right: Derrick Adams, Sina Cotter Tait, Adrian Van Dyk, Josiah Simmonds, Glen Cornelius, Mike Ferrand, Duncan Small, Jamie Pye, Helen Davidson, Alexandra Hare, Richard Templer.
Formalising the Francis Small Award
The Engineering New Zealand Foundation welcomed Duncan Small, on behalf of the Small family, on 19 August 2024 to put pen to paper, signing a memorandum of understanding for the Foundation to administer a yearly award in Francis Small's honour.
The Francis Small Engineering New Zealand Foundation Award will continue his legacy within the engineering profession, awarding $10,000 to one recipient annually who embodies the spirit of service within the engineering community through their volunteer contributions.
Each year's winner is announced in December and presented with their award at the prestigious Fellows' Dinner in March the following year.
Donating to the Engineering New Zealand Foundation is a great way to give back to the engineering community in Aotearoa. Your support is incredibly valuable and contributes towards a thriving profession.
