2019 Award Recipients
2019 Award Recipients
Dr Vivienne Cassie Cooper Award 2019
The Award comprises $5,000 over two years, and enables women to return to study (full-time or part-time) having spent time since graduation caring for whānau or family members, or in the paid or voluntary workforce.
Pictured, from left to right are:
Emma Taylor – Master of Business Management, University of Waikato; Henareata Te Kani-Rangiuaia – Master of Professional Accounting, University of Waikato; Dr Vivienne Cassie Cooper, who presented the awards; Rachel Harrison – Master of Counselling, University of Waikato; Margaret Masterson – Master of Education, University of Waikato; Huiarau Stewart who received an Award in 2018 but was unable to attend that ceremony - Master of Business Administration, University of Waikato.
One recipient of the Dr Vivienne Cassie Cooper Award was unable to attend the2019 ceremony, Joelle Todd - Master of Counselling, University of Waikato.
Dame Jocelyn Fish Award 2019
The Dame Jocelyn Fish Award gives $1,000 per year, from the second year onwards, to women students at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, the University of Waikato, and the Waikato Institute of Technology, who are studying in a non-traditional field for women.
Pictured, from left to right are:
Kaitlin Te Rito, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, University of Waikato. Specified programme - Chemical and Biological Engineering.
Bianca Craill, Bachelor of Science, University of Waikato. Main subjects - Computer Science and Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Laura Henderson, Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Waikato. Main subject – Mathematics.
One recipient of the Dame Jocelyn Fish Award was unable to attend the ceremony.
Lana Kong, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, University of Waikato. Specified programme - Mechanical Engineering.
University of Waikato Merit Award for Doctoral Study 2019
This award is offered to women students enrolled for the PhD at the University of Waikato. The award is $3,000 per year for up to three years, with an additional $1,000 in the final year – a total of $10,000 per recipient.
Recipients from left to right are:
Madeleine Stapleton, Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. Thesis topic – Manager psychopathy and its impact on employees.
Darelle Howard, Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology. Thesis topic – The indirect and direct regulation of food regimes of accumulation, in the era of neoliberal-led global capitalism.
Emily Grout, Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences. Thesis topic – Transition state analogue inhibitors of histidine biosynthesis.
Vithya Yogarajan, Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science. Thesis topic – Machine-learning-based information extraction, from free-form medical text.
Bonnie Maihi, Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies. Thesis topic – Occupation and education pathways for rangatahi growing up in NZ gang culture.
Two other recipients were unable to attend the ceremony:
Georgina Flowers, Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences. Thesis topic – Environmental drivers of benthic ecosystem function across soft sediment habitats.
Julie Hest, Doctor of Philosophy in Education. Thesis topic – The pedagogical architecture of modern learning environments in NZ secondary schools.
University of Waikato Masters Study Award 2019
This is an award of $2,000 to assist women students who are enrolled in a Masters degree at the University of Waikato.
Recipients of the Award in 2019, from left to right:
Sarah Busbridge, Master of Science (Research) in Biological Sciences. Thesis topic – Urban forest restoration: practitioner decision-making, processes and optimal conditions for native tree regeneration.
Kerry Swain, Master of Social Sciences in Psychology. Thesis topic – The relationship between traumatic brain injury and offender compliance.
Kaitlin Button, Master of Science (Research) in Chemistry. Thesis topic – Rapid maturation of whiskey.
Claire Voogt, Master of Science (Research) in Chemistry. Thesis topic – Chemical characterisation of toxins in marine algae.
Nicole Hanrahan, Master of Science (Research) in Biological Sciences. Thesis topic - Suitability of freshwater fish for freshwater mussel larvae attachment.
Kate Rogers, Master of Science (Research) in Ecology and Biodiversity. Thesis topic – An exploration of the environmental drivers of primary production during tidal emersion within intertidal habitats.
Georgia Glover-Clark, Master of Science (Research) in Earth Sciences. Thesis topic – Controls on hydrological spatial variation in drained agricultural peatlands.
Keely Oldham, Master of Science (Research) in Biological Sciences. Thesis topic – Cysteine Sistine biosynthesis in Neisseria nyseria gonorrhoeae.
There were two recipients who were unable to attend the awards ceremony:
Monique Hall, Master of Science (Research) in Ecology and Biodiversity. Thesis topic – Optimising enrichment planting, during urban forest restoration.
Sarah van Amsterdam, Master of Science (Research) in Ecology and Biodiversity. Thesis topic - The impact of endophyte infection, on silicon uptake and distribution in ryegrass, and the effect on grass grub.
University of Waikato Engineering Prize 2019
This prize of $1,000 is awarded to the most outstanding woman student in her third year of study towards an engineering degree.
The 2019 prize winner is Neha Lal, pictured here with Professor Robyn Longhurst the University of Waikato’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic.
University of Waikato Te Raranga Mātauranga Award 2019
This Award is for $1,000 and is made to Māori women students in the final year of an undergraduate degree. Recipients of the award are nominated by their faculty.
From left to right:
Ngāpera Keegan, Bachelor of Science.
Victoria Maikuku, Bachelor of Arts.
Myah Adams, Bachelor of Teaching (Primary).
Three other recipients are unable to attend the awards ceremony:
Kyla Campbell-Kamariera, Bachelor of Arts.
Amy Harrison, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
Roiana Pihama, Bachelor of Science.
University of Waikato Emmy Noether Prize in Mathematics 2019
This prize of $1,000 is awarded to the most outstanding woman student in her first year of Mathematics.
The 2019 winner is Laura Henderson, pictured here with Professor Robyn Longhurst, the University of Waikato’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic.
University of Waikato Elizabeth Bisley Prize in English 2019
This Prize recognises the best graduate student of the year taking English for the degree of Master of Arts. The prize is $1,000.
The joint 2019 winners are Maria Teresa Corino (pictured with Professor Robyn Longhurst, the University of Waikato’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic), and Dadon Rowell, who was unable to attend the Awards Ceremony.
Waikato Institute of Technology Postgraduate Award 2019
This award of $2,000, supports women students at the Waikato Institute of Technology in the final year of a postgraduate qualification.
The awardee is Kimberley Williamson, Bachelor of Media Art (Hons) in Fine Art Painting.
Her postgraduate study revolves around the identity of contemporary women and how identity is constructed.
Kimberley is pictured with Professor Anne McKim who is the Chairperson of the Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust.
Waikato Institute of Technology Undergraduate Prize 2019
This prize, of $1,000, is awarded to women students enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate degree awarded by the Waikato Institute of Technology. It recognises academic merit and demonstration of commitment.
Chloe Fong has consistently excelled in her Bachelor of Midwifery study, and impresses with her attention to detail, thoughtful reflection and excellence in both practice and academic achievements. Chloe is well liked and respected by her peers. She embraces learning while supporting others to shine along with her. Chloe is enthusiastic about her midwifery journey and the care that she provides for the women she walks alongside.
Cilla van der Meys is in her final year of the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and consistently demonstrates in her study her commitment to growing her own personal and professional practice. She enjoys working alongside others and learning from their diverse experiences and worldviews. Cilla is a skilled mediator, giving considered and thoughtful advice, and occasionally using humour to lighten potentially challenging situations. She is open to different concepts and ideas, even when they may be challenging or uncomfortable.Cilla is pictured being presented with her award, by Margaret Naufahu, Centre Director, Centre for Education and Foundation Pathways, at Wintec.
Rachel Thomas has consistently excelled in all areas of her midwifery study and continues to impress with her attention to detail, thoughtful reflection and excellence in both practice and academic achievements. Rachel has an ability to critically evaluate at a level far exceeding expectations and consistently presents her work to an extremely high standard. Rachel is always looking for opportunities to expand and grow her knowledge and skills. Rachel is well liked and respected by her peers as a kind, considerate and thoughtful woman who shows a depth of integrity. She embraces learning while supporting her peers to shine along with her. Rachel is always enthusiastic about her midwifery journey and is clearly passionate about the care she provides for the women she walks alongside with her respectful manner, thoughtful consideration and genuine kindness at all times.No photograph available