City honours | Hamilton City Council

Freedom Holder of the City

The civic award of Freedom Holder of the City is the highest civic honour. Freedom holders are rare awards given to people who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the city.

Dr Noel Karalus	2021
Peta Karalus	2021
Peter Bos	2019
Karen Morrison-Hume	2018
Russ Rimmington	2018
David Braithwaite (Deceased)	2018
Gordon Chesterman	2016
Kiingi Tuheitia	2016
David Sidwell	2014
Campbell Smith (Deceased)	2014
Pippa Mahood	2013
Sir William Gallagher	2008
John Gallagher	2008
Ted Armstrong	2005
Brian Perry (Deceased)	2005
Dame Malvina Major	2001
Margaret Evans	1998
Bob Eyeington (Deceased)	1993
Mike Minogue (Deceased)	1991
Dr Anthony Rogers (Deceased)	1991
Lady Rhyl Jansen	1989
Sir Ross Jansen (Deceased)	1989
Dr Dennis Rogers (Deceased)	1985
Dr Don Llewellyn (Deceased)	1985
Dame Te Atairangikaahu (Deceased)	1973
Harold Caro (Deceased)	1956
Hilda Ross (Deceased)	1948
Warwick Braithwaite (Deceased)	1947

Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal

The Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal is awarded to honour the significant achievement of Hamiltonians who have been very successful in their chosen field and have raised the profile of the city.

Richard O’Brien	2022
Doctor Peter Sergel	2021
Professor Bruce Clarkson	2021
Doctor Beverly Clarkson	2021
John Mortimer	2020
Bunny Mortimer	2020
John Gallagher	2014

City Ambassador

City Ambassador is awarded to an individual or organisation to acknowledge significant service to improving the City of Hamilton’s reputation on an international platform.

Daniel Vettori (August 2015).	2015
Warren Gatland	2014
Archbishop David Moxon	2013

Civic Awards

Outstanding things are achieved every day in Hamilton, thanks in part to the invaluable work of many dedicated members of our community. Each year the Hamilton Civic Awards aim to recognise those exceptional people in our midst.

The awards are open to people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community. Nomination categories include involvement in the arts, dedication to people and wellbeing, the environment, education, and sport.

Nominate your community hero

You have been invited to nominate someone for an award, please complete the form below:

Anyone can nominate anyone who they feel is deserving of an award. If you know someone who has done incredible work in our local communities and you think it's time to recognise it then nominate them today!

Nomination form

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Please download and complete the nomination form and submit it:

In person

Hamilton City Council
260 Anglesea Street
Hamilton

By email

events@hcc.govt.nz

Hardcopy nomination forms can be collected from reception in the Council building.

Submit your nomination online

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Nominee full name

Nominee date of birth (optional)

Nominee gender

Male

Female

Other

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Nominee phone number

Nominee email address

Nominator full name

Nominators relationship to the nominee

Nominator phone number

Nominator email address

Describe the activities and achievements of the nominated person or organisation

Describe the contribution the nominated person or organisation has made to the local Hamilton community

Has the nominee been formally recognised by their colleagues or through other awards

Are you nominating a group or organisation?

Yes

No

Nominations must be supported by at least two others

Please provide contact details of supporters and their letter of support that endorses the nominated person or organisation's contribution from people who are familiar with their activities and achievements. The letters of support add depth to the nomination.