Awards & Prizes

NOMINATION form available HERE

FELLOW
Fellowships are awarded annually and recognise a member's substantial contribution to the profession of food science and technology.

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.

     Past recipients are listed here. 

HONORARY FELLOW
Any Member of the Institute may be elected as an Honorary 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.

    Past recipients are listed here. 

GUEST FELLOW
The Board may invite eminent food scientists and food technologists to accept a Guest Fellowship of the Institute. A Guest Fellowship is honorary.

    Past recipients are listed here.