The Sir Arthur Ward Award recognises the successful application of research or experience to an aspect of animal production in New Zealand. The nominee may be an individual, a company or an organisation, and need not be a member of the Society. Nominations, signed by two currently financial members of the Society, must document how the nominee has contributed towards the adoption of a practise (or practises) that has facilitated more efficient animal production. The phrase 'adoption of a practise' is interpreted widely in order to accommodate contributions through extension, product development etc. Nominations remain active for consideration for three years. Nominations must be submitted to the Executive Secretary by the end of September each year.
Sir Arthur Ward made a tremendous contribution to New Zealand animal production. Arriving in NZ in 1926 as a farmworker, by 1930 he was secretary of the largest herd testing association in NZ, by 1936 he headed technical development of Herd Improvement and was Director of Herd Improvement in 1945. In 1954 he was appointed as General Manager of the New Zealand Dairy Board and held that role until 1970. He was a member of many other organisations including Chancellor of Massey University and contributed in many other spheres. Sir Arthur played a very prominent role in the foundation and development of this society. He was a member of the national organising committee of the first conference, the first secretary, subsequently became a honourary life member in 1965, and was instrumental in sponsoring this award.
Year | Name / Oration | Contribution |
| 2008 | Stephen T. Morris | (details comming soon) |
| 2007 | D.R. Stevens | (details comming soon) |
| 2006 | Robin Campbell | (details comming soon) |
| 2004 | John W Penno | Dairy production extension. |
| 2003 | Anthony J Pearse | Deer production systems. |
| 2002 | Paul D Muir | Applied animal production research. |
| 2000 | A J (Jock) Allison | Improving reproductive efficiency in NZ sheep. |
| 1999 | D Clive Dalton | Agricultural extension; specifically communication to scientists, students, farmers and the public. |
| 1998 | Landcorp Farming Ltd | Application of scientific principles to animal production. |
| 1997 | Colin W Holmes | Dairy production extension. |
| 1996 | New Zealand Dairy Exporter | Extension of useful information to the Dairy Industry. |
| 1995 | New Zealand Meat and Wool Board's Economic Service | Provision of factual agricultural industry survey data for 40 years. |
| 1994 | James A H Guild | Services to the Deer Industry. |
| 1993 | Brian Curson | Cattle semen AI. |
| 1991 | Peter M Packard | Beef Animal Production. |
| 1990 | Thomas D McKenzie | Lands and Survey farm development. |
| 1989 | Gallagher Electronics Ltd | Intergrating livestock control with pasture control |
| 1988 | R David Wallace | Production systems developemnt and application |
| 1986 | Max W Cooper | Pratical development and application of artificial dairy cattle breeding |
| 1985 | Tim Wallis | |
| 1984 | Des G Clayton | Bridging gap the between scientists and dairy farmers |
| 1983 | A (Tony) G H Parker | Bridging gap the between scientists and practical sheep breeder |
| 1982 | W (Bill) D Short & Malcolm E Smith | North Island hill country farming |
| 1981 | NZ Dairy Board Consulting Officers | In recognition of its contribution to the improvement of animal production |
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