
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.