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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.
Nominations have now closed, for further enquiries please email events@hcc.govt.nz.
2022 Recipients
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Malcolm Brooker - For services to the Community |
| Richard Edgecombe - For services to Arts and Culture |
| Lynne Garnham - For services to Arts and the Environment |
| Professor Asad Mohsin - For services to the Community |
| Jamie Toko - For services to the Community |
| Julie Yeoman - For services to Education and the Environment |
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Last updated 27 July 2023