FELLOW

Any NZIFST Professional Member may be nominated as a Fellow who has:

(1) Been a Professional Member of the Institute for a period of at least ten years; or has been a Professional Member of the Institute for a period of no less than five years, and in addition was a Professional Member of an equivalent institution involved with food science and technology for a period of not less than five years preceding their acceptance as a Professional Member of the Institute.

AND

(2) Made a substantial contribution to the profession of food science and technology, through outstanding service in the following TWO areas:

(a) Research and development leading to creation of new knowledge, OR, Technology transfer and education,
       AND
(b) Development of the food industry including promotion of its ethical standards and public image, OR Development of the affairs of the Institute, its Branches or Divisions.

NZIFST Board may limit the number of Fellows of the Institute.

DISTINGUISHED FELLOW

Any Member of the Institute may be elected as a Distinguished Fellow who, in the opinion of the Board has:

    • attained a position of eminence in food science and technology,
    • made an extraordinary contribution to the disciplines of food science and technology,
    • rendered services of an exceptional nature to the Institute, or
    • merits election on any other appropriate basis.

HONORARY FELLOW

The Board may invite eminent food scientists and food technologists to accept an Honorary Fellowship of the Institute.