We had a great night celebrating all the winners at the NZIFST Awards Dinner at the Conference in Kirikiriroa Hamilton in July.

NZIFST Fellows

LtoR: NZIFST President Esraa El Shall, Ben Sutherland, Craig Houston, Graham Eyres, John Lawson, Pat Silcock.

Significant Contribution to Food Safety  - Pierre Venter

Emerging Leader - Tamara Sears

Mary Earle Mentorship Award - Chathurika Samarakoon

Ron Hooker Award - Bob Olayo

Lifetime Achievement Award - Peter Gwatkin

Exceptional Leadership in the Food Industry - Debbie Hawkes 

JC Andrews Award - Chris Bloore

Click here to read the citations.

To find out more about the awards, previous winners and how to nominate someone in 2025 click here.