Source: Te Pukenga
Otago Polytechnic is preparing to host its 2021-2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards on Friday 4 November.
Previous winners of Distinguished Alumni Awards have included a wide range of visionary health professionals, entrepreneurs, international sports representatives and acclaimed artists.
And the latest event, which spans a two-year period because of Covid-related disruptions in 2021, again recognises a plethora of passionate people.
The 13 nominees range from fashionista Jessie Wong, founder of international leather goods label Yu Mei; to acclaimed international artist Gabby Malpas; to community movers and shakers such as Deborah Manning, founder of KiwiHarvest and the New Zealand Food Network; to health sector educators and experts, an award-winning chef, a sports analyst and others.
The 2021-2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be held at Otago Polytechnic’s Hub, Forth St, Dunedin, on Friday 4 November.
Award nominees – details:
Michael Coughlin, Operations Manager for Export & Domestic Sales and Consultant Chef for Provenance Meat (NZ) Limited.
Fiona Graham, Senior Lecturer, Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, University of Otago, Wellington.
Richard Hamer, Bluelight Coordinator – NZ Police and Cycle Coach.
Anna Higgins, Continuous Improvement Analyst, New Zealand Police.
Sherry Lilley, Programme Manager, School of Nursing, Otago Polytechnic.
Cherie McConville, Director of Client Services, University of Otago.
Gabby Malpas, Professional Artist.
Deborah Manning, Founder and Director, KiwiHarvest and the New Zealand Food Network.
Jean Patterson, Post-Graduate Supervisor, College of Health, Otago Polytechnic.
Mereana Rapata-Hanning, Principal Lecturer, School of Nursing, Otago Polytechnic.
Alex Sutherland, Project Manager, Fulton Hogan.
Jason Tibble, Deputy Chief Executive – Learner Journey, Otago Polytechnic.
Jessie Wong, Founder and Owner, Yu Mei Luxury Leather Goods.
