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
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!
In person
Hamilton City Council
260 Anglesea Street
Hamilton
By email
Hardcopy nomination forms can be collected from reception in the Council building.
Submit your nomination online
2024 Recipients
| Susan Hassall – Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal for services to the education sector |
| Madiha Ali – services to the community |
| Sandra Jensen – services to arts and culture |
| Coryn Knapper – services to arts and culture |
| Marieke Nation – services to arts and culture |
| Refugee Orientation Centre – services to the community |
| Linda Roil – services to the community |
| Sano Taiese – services to arts and culture |
| Miriana Wetere-Ryder – services to arts and culture |
| Diana Wood – services to the community (posthumous) |
Previous recipients
2023 recipients
| Jay Singh Randhawa - For services to the Community |
| Paul Drage - For services to the Environment |
| Shane Marwood - For services to the Community and Youth |
| Jarnail Singh - For services to the Community |
| Dujon Cullingford - For services to the Community and Youth |
| Mayssaa Sheikh Al Ard - For services to the Community |
| Liaquat Ali Changezi - For services to the Community |
| Waikato Womens Refuge - For services to the Community |
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Last updated 9 September 2024