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Inspiring women to create their new horizons through education and research |
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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini Success is not mine alone, but it is the work of many |
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Over the past few weeks our major focus has been on celebrating the success of award recipients for the 2023 year. Many reflections shared at our award ceremonies in Wellington, Tokoroa, Christchurch and Auckland included acknowledgement of whanau, friends, mentors, teachers and award sponsors who supported awardees along their education pathway.
We were also privileged to hear directly from award sponsors about their “why” and many spoke of struggles to achieve their own educational goals and aspirations.
For Trustees, Awards officers and panelists who willingly volunteer their time, it was also an opportunity to reinforce the value of their contribution and encouragement for us all to think about how we can do more.
Implementation of a strength-based approach and a simplified application process resulted in over 734 applications being received in 2023 and only a small proportion of these (13) were ineligible. This is a huge improvement on previous years. We have identified particular demand in degree level and research applications and would be happy to follow up on any sponsorship opportunities.
A message that the Trust received from event attendees is the importance of maintaining our connections through consistent communication. It was lovely to catch up with past Chairs, Trustees and organisations who set the foundations of New Horizons for Women Trust: Hine Kahukura and remain our most ardent advocates.
To Ani and Amanda (our operations team) and the “unseen hands” (children and partners) who helped out, my thanks and appreciation.
What a team effort from all the moving parts!
Ngā whakawhetai Gail |
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- Gail Campbell, Chair for New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura |
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Award Ceremonies |
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During February and March, we celebrated with our awardees, sponsors and friends at ceremonies in Auckland, Tokoroa, Wellington and Christchurch.
It was an honour to meet the amazing women who received awards. Each had a unique story that inspired us to keep up our mahi - and inspired other awardees to keep going on their study journey. |
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Awardees at Wellington ceremony From left: Tara Douglas, Jamie Holm, Teresa Hill, Lilla Rutherford, Hannah Webster, Zoe Walsh, Cherie Kopilovic, Kathleen Blazek, Cassidy Smith. |
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Sponsors and supporters at Wellington ceremony From left: Margaret Franken, Justine Cornwall, Sally Hasell, Mavis Shuker, Noeline Holt, Mary Mowbray, Heather Milne, Judy Whitcombe. |
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Awardees at Christchurch ceremony From left: Sophie Elstob Gradwell, Natasha Dunn, Kate Flannagan, Miriam McCaleb. |
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Awardees, trustees & supporters at Christchurch ceremony From left: Anna Whalan-Bell, Ani Stace, Sophie Elstob Gradwell, Natasha Dunn, Kate Flanagan, Robyn Dixon, Miriam McCaleb, Ellen McCrae, Marlene Smith, Heather Milne, Karen Shepard |
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Awardees at Tokoroa Ceremony From left: Hannah Hereford with Bart Vosse, Brielle Palmer with Bart Vosse, Briearnah Cook with Judy Owen |
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Awardees at Tokoroa ceremony From left: Angie Pienaar with Janis Swan, Lily Taylor with Bart Vosse, Harley Handcock with Bart Vosse |
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Awardees at Auckland Ceremony Clockwise from top left:Tanya Dickey With Emily Wheatcroft-Snape, Ocean Rhind with Barbara Astill, Irene Farnham with Gail Campbell, Mary Lale with Marie Schmidt, Naomi Laslett with Joh Cogle, Phoebe Gerry with Marie Schmidt. Centre: Hailey Smith with Joh Cogle |
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Awardees at Auckland Ceremony Clockwise from top left: Kimberly Adams with Barbara Astill, Tonina Ngatai with Margaret Ellett, Alexandria Lim with Margaret Ellett, Rebecca McFadgen with Joh Cogle, Pamela Lawrie with Joh Cogle, Elyse Hughes with Lorelle George. Centre: Danielle Rogers-Hughes with Joh Cogle |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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RSVP for our AGM here. If you indicate that you will attend by Teams, we will send you a link in the week before the AGM. |
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Award Sponsorship |
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Each year, we award more than 50 awards/scholarships with a total value of more than $120,000. Awards have a significant impact on the lives of the award recipients - Here's what some of our awardees have said about our awards.
"This award not only helps with the cost of study but also encourages my children to work hard – to do their best in their studies. Since I am a role model for my children who admire me for my commitment towards my study – self-determination and hard work." Anonymous recipient of the Refugee Study Award sponsored by Graduate Women Manawatu Charitable Trust
"If it had not been for receiving this award, I would have struggled to pay my fees and would not have been able to enroll in next year’s study to complete my social work degree. It has taken a huge burden off my shoulders financially." Ebonie-Jane Nathan, recipient fo the Ted Athy Degree Award
"The award felt like a vote of confidence for me while I undertake the challenge of studying to be a nurse and raise my kids. The award has helped to support me while I am on full time clinical placement and unable to work. It has made the day to day juggle of paying bills and weekly expenses a bit easier for myself and my whānau over this study year" Kathy Bartlett, recipient of a Degree Award sponsored by an Anonymous donor.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about sponsoring an award, please contact Ani by emailing enquiries@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz |
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Important Dates |
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The New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura AGM will be held in Wellington on Friday 5th April 2024 at 5pm at Te Puni Kokiri National Office, 143 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011. Let us know that you will be attending the AGM by clicking here
The New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura Awards 2024 will be open for application between 1 August & 23 August 2024
For information or enquiries, please contact Amanda. |
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2023 Awardees |
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Congratulations to our 2023 award recipients!
Education award recipients: Alexandria Lim Lily Taylor |
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Thank you to our 2023 Award Sponsors |
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Emily Wheatcroft-Snape Alexandra Kilpatrick Fund Second Chance Group Marlene Smith Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust Dawn & Arthur Ibbotson Fund Teupoko'ina Utanga Morgan Memorial Fund Edward Kay Charitable Trust Deborah East Graduate Women North Shore Charitable Trust Olive Tree Charitable Trust Sally Hasell Fisk Wake Educational Charitable Trust Sonja Davies Peace Award Fund Margaret Shields Fund Ellen McCrae Gwen Ryan Fund Anonymous |
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Keen to support New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura? |
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Email us: enquiries @newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz
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