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2005 Distinguished Fellows
Monday, 28 March 2005

Four Fellows were promoted to the class of Distinguished Fellow of The Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) for their eminent contribution to the profession of engineering.

1. Neville Beach has, since 1948, been a Director of Truebridge Callender and Beach.
2. Gretchen Kivell, Head of Hall, Toroa International House, University of Otago
3. Norman Hardie has been a consulting engineer, a mountaineer and an author.
4. John Blakeley, Research Fellow, School of the Built Environment Unitec New Zealand

“Distinguished Fellowships are given to those Fellows who are identified by their peers for their outstanding work and eminent contribution in engineering, technology, science or otherwise,“said IPENZ Chief Executive, Andrew Cleland.

The Distinguished Fellows were honoured at the IPENZ Awards Dinner held at Auckland’s Ellerslie Convention Centre, on Thursday, 17 March 2005.

A Distinguished Fellow is a Member who is recognized for his or her eminent contribution to one or more of the following areas:

- advancement of engineering knowledge
- advancement of engineering practice
- application of engineering or technology for the community
- advancement of technological education
- innovation in creation of engineering works
- innovation in creation of technological products
- leadership in the profession of engineering
- development of the Institution
- other words that are appropriate that the Board specifically approves

For more information contact:

Dr Andrew Cleland
Chief Executive IPENZ
Ph (04) 474 8935
Mob: 021 311 879
CE@ipenz.org.nz

or:

Michelle Duffy
Media Manager
IPENZ – Engineers New Zealand
Ph: 04 473 2028 (direct)
Mobile: 021 479 885
Email:media@ipenz.org.nz

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