The trophy was donated to the Institute by the Explosives division of ICI (New Zealand Ltd (now Orica) in memory of the late RD Hassed who was the Inaugural Chairman (1968-1971) and long time serving secretary of the Institute of Quarrying.

This trophy is awarded annually to the NZ member of the Institute who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Branch during the current year.

Nominations for this award can be made by any member of the Institute or any group committee, and should be received by 31 May.

The selection panel will consist of the NZ President, Vice President and one senior member of the Institute co-opted by the Executive.

The trophy remains the property of the Institute of Quarrying NZ (Inc) and is held by the current recipient for the twelve months following its presentation which is made at the Institute’s NZ Annual Conference normally held in July each year.

Nomination Form

Past Winners

2024 Nigel Davies

2023 Brad Cobham

2022 John Crawley

2021 Jason Blair

2020 No conference

2019 James West 

2018 Murray Smith

2017 Matt Webster

2016 Shayne Elliott

2015 Alan McDonald

2014 Rob Smith

2013 Andrew Dronjak

2012 Tony Smith

2011 Tony Hunter

2010 Les Ward

2009 Selwyn Dodd

2008 Murray Francis

2007 Murray Discombe

2006 Andy Loader

2005 George Kelcher

2004 Erin & Trevor Tamblyn

2003 Rob Kennington

2002 Churchie Walls

2001 Russell Vickers

2000 Peter Robinson

1999 Wally Yelavich

1998 Brian Bouzaid

1997 Andrew Robertson

1996 Tom Linnell

1995 Rodney Cotton

1994 Bryan Bartley