Pictured front row from left: Maisie Prior, Angela Cassidy, Professor Grant Guilford, Hon Bill English, Rachel Thomas, Rawinia Lewis. Back row from left: Professor Girol Karacaoglu, Lara Penman, Ria Goble, Professor Jonathan Boston, Eleanor Tvrdeich, Christopher Worth, Professor Bob Buckle

Vice-Chancellor Professor Grant Guilford, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Commerce Professor Bob Buckle, and Head of School Girol Karacaoglu were among the esteemed guests to celebrate the prize winners and the School’s successful year.

Nine prizes were awarded on the night, acknowledging the achievements of the students who had shown academic excellence and a commitment to their studies.

The Vice-Chancellor told the prize winners on the night: “The things you have learnt and the skills you have acquired while studying, stand you in good stead for a challenging and rewarding future.”

Professor Guilford also noted that it was 14 years since the School was established, and significantly, that it has retained its status as the only School of Government in the country.

This year has been a busy and productive one for the School, with more gains on the horizon. The School is ready to be considered for accreditation by the Network of Schools of Public Policy Affairs and Administration – the global standard in public service education.

If successful, the School of Government will be the first school in the southern hemisphere to hold the accreditation. It would also provide staff more opportunities to interact with other leading public affairs programmes overseas.

The celebration also acknowledged staff, students and others who had contributed to the School’s continued excellence in educating students for public service.

2016 award winners

Prime Minister's Prize in Public Policy
Angela Cassidy

Prime Minister's Prize in Public Management
Lara Penman

Institute of Public Administration New Zealand Prize in Public Administration
Ria Goble

Local Government New Zealand Prize in Public Policy
Rachel Thomas

Society for Local Government Managers Prize in Public Policy
Eleanor Tvrdeich

Seamus Hogan Prize in Public Economics
Maisie Prior

Laurie Cameron Scholarship
Christopher Worth

Bernard Galvin Prize
Rawinia Lewis

Holmes Prize
Lara Penman

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