Wintec chair Gordon Chesterman said the honorary awards for John Spencer and Venetia Sherson will be conferred during Wintec’s annual graduation ceremonies in March next year, with Sir Henry’s conferment occasion still to be confirmed.
Wintec’s honorary recipients must have made a significant contribution to Wintec, the region or the nation over a number of years through innovation in industry or business, scholarship and research, or enhancing New Zealand society.
Honorary fellows and degrees are approved by the Wintec Council following recommendations made by the Honorary Degree Nominations Committee which annually review honorary nominations from Wintec staff.
Venetia Sherson will be awarded an honorary Master of Arts in recognition for her contribution to media and journalism in the Waikato region. She is a former editor of the Waikato Times who was at the helm to manage and introduce the paper’s first Saturday morning edition in 2003. She was also Wintec’s first Editor in Residence, a role she held for four years. During that term she edited and co-directed two regional books, Heritage Hamilton and Baches of Raglan, both of which were produced by Wintec students.
Wintec chair Gordon Chesterman said the honorary award to Venetia Sherson will be conferred during Wintec’s annual graduation ceremonies in March next year.
Wintec’s honorary recipients must have made a significant contribution to Wintec, the region or the nation over a number of years through innovation in industry or business, scholarship and research, or enhancing New Zealand society.
Honorary fellows and degrees are approved by the Wintec Council following recommendations made by the Honorary Degree Nominations Committee which annually review honorary nominations from Wintec staff.