Awards
Paul Harris Fellows
In 1957, the Rotary Foundation launched the Paul Harris Fellowship in memory of the founder as an expression of appreciation for those who have contributed to the Foundation’s humanitarian and educational programs.
A contribution of US $1,000.00 is made to the Rotary Foundation in the name of each individual to be honoured. The recipients receive a pin, medallion and certificate that identify them as advocates of the Foundation’s goals of world peace and understanding.
After more than forty years, recognition as a Paul Harris Fellow remains a respected and prestigious honour for Rotarians and non-Rotarians alike.

The following are members of the Rotary Club of Waitakere, and other community members, who have been awarded this honour. Those who have received it more than once are honoured with a sapphire on their medal.
Jack Macks | 1975 | |
Maxwell Wiltshire | 1977 | |
Donald Page | 1983 | |
James Wakeling | 1986 | |
John Brewer | 1988 | |
Warren Mee | 1988 | |
Alistair Morton | 1988 | |
Thomas Pearce | 1988 | + 1 sapphire |
Jack Riddell | 1989 | |
Warren Osborne | 1990 | |
Robert Benzie | 1991 | + 3 sapphires |
Graeme Douglas | 1992 | + 1 sapphire |
Marrea Osborne | 1992 | |
Graham Maddren | 1993 | |
John Watkins | 1993 | |
Denis Bolland | 1994 | |
David Butler | 1996 | |
Koenraad Kuiper | 1996 | |
Labrum Kenneth | 1996 | |
Labrum Kenneth | 1996 | |
Peter Beale | 1997 | |
Maurice Allan | 1998 | |
Peter Smith | 2000 | |
Derek Gee | 2002 | + 1 sapphire (2016) |
John Ritchie | 2004 | + 1 sapphire |
Craiger Hargesheimer | 2008 | + 1 sapphire (2012) |
Graham Nicholson | 2009 | |
Kerry McMillan | 2010 | + 1 sapphire |
Alan Pattison | 2011 | + 1 sapphire (2015) |
Heather Pattison | 2011 | + 1 sapphire (2015) |
Community Member Shawn Dyer Details | 2013 | |
Linda Cooper | 2013 | |
Sheena Spittles | 2013 | |
Community Member Jadewynn Gardens Matt Harper 2014 | 2014 | |
Patrick Howard | 2015 |
Rotary District 9910 Awards
Every year at the District Conference a selection of awards are presented to various Clubs. The following are ones that Waitakere have received:
2014 | ![]() MARK TAYLOR: INTERNATIONAL YOUTH AWARD Presented by Past Chairman Mark Taylor to the club making the greatest contribution to the IYE programme during the current year (nominated by IYE Committee) |
2014 | LES COLGAN: MEMBERSHIP AWARD The Les Colgan Trophy Presented by the Rotary Club of New Lynn and is awarded to the club recording the greatest percentage increase of membership over the period July 1 to the end of the month prior to the District Conference PRESIDENTIAL CITATION with distinction |
2013 | BULLETIN EDITOR’S AWARD: THE JACK KEYS TROPHY To the Bulletin Editor and Club for the best Bulletin throughout the year, based on presentation, information, Rotary coverage, interest and style. PRESIDENTIAL CITATION |
2011 | PRESIDENTIAL CITATION For demonstrating Rotary's commitment to fellowship and service DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: In recognition of the outstanding contribution we made in District 9910 by organizing CHALLENGE 2011 DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: In recognition of our Clubs contribution to District 9910 in the 2010-11 Rotary Year |
2010 | ![]() THE SILVER JUBILEE TROPHY Presented to District 9910 by the Avondale/New Lynn Rotary Clubs it is awarded to the Club that makes the greatest contribution towards Rotary Awareness. |
2009 | THE FOUNDATION AWARD: THE WHITE DIXON TROPHY Presented by the 1991 G.S.E. Team from District 1200 (SW England) to the Club making the greatest per capita contribution to the Rotary Foundation in the preceding Rotary Year. |
2008 | PRESIDENTIAL CITATION For demonstrating how Rotary Shares its talents, skills, energy and resourses in order to create a better world |
2006 | PRESIDENTIAL CITATION For demonstrating excellence and exemplary achievement in Rotary's second century of service through public image initiatives and continued efforts in club, community, vocational, and international service |
2005 | PRESIDENTIAL CITATION For demonstrating excellence and exceptional achievement to ensre Rotary's transistion from one century of service to another through continued efforts in club, vocational, community and international service |
2004 | MEMBERSHIP AWARD: LES COLGAN TROPHY Presented by the Rotary Club of New Lynn this is awarded to the club recording the greatest percentage increase of membership over the period July 1 to the end of the month prior to the District Conference |
2000 | DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S CITATION In recognition of Donation of a Car for the use of the Ranui Community Constable |
1988 | DISTRICT 991 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION POLIOPLUS Rotary acknowledges the significant contribution of The Rotary Club of Te Atatu. This contribution makes possible the immunization of The World's Children |
1983 | THE ROTARY FOUNDATION The Rotary Club of Te Atatu is a 1000% Rotary Foundation Club |