Service Awards 2010

Honorary Life Membership of The Photographic Society of New Zealand (Hon.PSNZ) – Maurice Moffatt APSNZ

The award of Honorary Life Membership of the Photographic Society of New Zealand is presented to someone for their unstinting service to photography, including teaching and speaking to local club and International audiences, for their organisational skills, as well as judging and selecting for club competitions and for National exhibitions

Maurice Moffatt has been awarded this Honour in recognition of his many years of service to photography including his endeavours on behalf of the Foxton Camera Club.

His organising and administration skills are well respected, both on a local and national level; and his skill in judging and commenting on photographs has been inspirational to those privileged to have the benefit of his advice.

Maurice has few peers in the area of mentoring, and many successful students throughout New Zealand have had the benefit of his knowledge. He is able to analyse an image in a positive and constructive way, thus encouraging his students and contributing to their ultimate success.

He is, of course, a very talented photographer, gaining many awards and accolades over his years as a salon exhibitor. He also served on the Honours Board and became a well respected Chairman. The Photographic Society of New Zealand has been very fortunate to benefit from Maurice’s many talents.

It is therefore with great pleasure, that a PSNZ Honorary Life Membership is awarded to Maurice Moffatt APSNZ

PSNZ Service Medal 2010 – Trish Brown APSNZ

PSNZ Service Medals are awarded for outstanding service to photography, over a significant period of time.

A PSNZ Service Medal is awarded to Trish Brown of Christchurch in recognition of her seven years service in co-ordinating the PSNZ Ilford Shield competition for school students.

Her enthusiasm and strong organisational skills have seen this competition grow into a strong force in secondary school photography. In 2009 Trish was not only the PSNZ co-ordinator, but also the local organiser of the Ilford Salon.

As well as fulfilling this important role, she has served on committees and been a willing helper in club activities, including entry recording for NZ Camera, and assisting in local and regional club and interclub competitions.

Her enthusiastic support for less experienced photographers and her willingness to help with exhibitions and educational activities makes her a very deserving recipient of this award.

It is therefore with great pleasure, that a PSNZ Service Medal is awarded to Trish Brown APSNZ