13 December 2013 Six deserving recipients receive the Lincoln University Medal

Lincoln University today announced the recipients of the Lincoln University Medal.

Introduced in 2008 by the University’s current Chancellor, Tom Lambie, the Lincoln University Medal is a way of acknowledging the meritorious service of staff members, alumni, or community members, who have made long and outstanding contributions supporting the ‘fabric and reputation’ of the University.

“The six recipients have all made a significant and positive impact on the reputation of Lincoln University in very different ways,” says Lincoln University Chancellor, Tom Lambie.

“They have all been driven by a passion to make a difference that requires dedication in time and energy. It gives me tremendous pleasure to publicly acknowledge these well deserving recipients and to thank them for their service.”

The six recipients are:

Mr David Clark: Until his retirement in February 2012, Mr David Clark was a Principal Scientist with DairyNZ; an organisation he was employed with for 19 years under its previous names of DRC and Dexcel. This, combined with his previous positions, means Mr Clark has given nearly 40 years of service to agricultural science in New Zealand.

Mr Vernon Clark, ONZM: Mr Vernon Clark’s association with Lincoln University, the Selwyn community, the wider Canterbury region, and numerous national and international bodies of specialist scientific interest with which Lincoln University interacts, is long and legendary.

Professor Hong Di, ONZM: Lincoln University’s Professor Hong Di, has given outstanding voluntary service to Lincoln University over some 20 years in the field of Chinese translation and interpreting, cultural advice, and University representation in negotiations and social engagement with Chinese visitors and delegations.

Ms Ivy Harper: The wide-ranging, people-centred service given to Lincoln University by Ms Ivy Harper and her service has always been about the importance of people and their place in a prominent and complex educational institution serving local, national and international interests.

Dr Peter John: Lincoln University’s former Research and Commercialisation Office Director, Dr Peter John, epitomises the ‘self-directed, self-starter’ whose activities are so valuable to the institution’s overall mission.

Mr James Norcliffe: The cultural reputation of Lincoln University has been enhanced significantly by the presence on staff of national award winning author and poet, James Norcliffe.