2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Sir Ron Carter is one of the most respected figures in New Zealand business. Awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from The University of Auckland in 2001, he is a Distinguished Fellow and former President of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand. He was knighted in 1998 for services to Business and Engineering.
Emeritus Professor Carrick Chambers is an eminent Australasian botanist, whose distinguished career began at Auckland University College and culminated with his appointment in 1986 to the prestigious position of Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. He was Professor of Botany at The University of Melbourne for 20 years.
Dr James Church holds a personal Chair in Surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He is regarded internationally as an outstanding colorectal surgeon and surgical researcher. He was a member of the first graduating class at the School of Medicine at The University of Auckland.
The Hon Justice Lowell Goddard is a highly respected member of the judiciary who has been at the forefront of criminal law and procedure. The first woman of Maori descent to be appointed to the High Court bench in 1995, she is now the first New Zealand woman to hold the position of Police Complaints Authority.
Emeritus Professor C.K. Stead, poet, novelist, essayist and literary critic, has been one of New Zealand's leading literary figures for almost half a century. He was a Professor of English at The University of Auckland for 20 years and, in 2007, was admitted to the Order of New Zealand, this country's highest accolade.
Lynette Stewart is a distinguished Maori leader. She is recognised for her innovative leadership at governance and senior management level, primarily as the Chairperson for the Northland District Health Board, CEO for Te Tai Tokerau MAPO and for her outstanding contribution to the health and well-being of the people of Te Tai Tokerau.
This year's Young Alumnus of the Year is John Chen, who in 2004 became the youngest-ever winner of the Sydney International Piano Competition. He received his master's degree from The University of Auckland at the age of 18 and continues to be recognised internationally through numerous invitations to perform and acceptance into the world's most prestigious piano competitions.
