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2003 MIMICO Environmental Award
During the Conference the AQA presented the Mimico Environmental Award to Fulton-Hogan's Poplar Lane Quarry, Te Puke Arthur Fulton, Quarry Manager receives the MIMICO Environmental Award from Director Rex Davies. AQA President, Eric Souchon looks on.
2003 – Lyn Jordan Memorial Award
Philipa Lamb Technical Manager, Red Bull Powder Company. Presented at the Queenstown Conference her paper entitled "Electronics versus Pyrotechnics: A Comparison from the Field" (electronic detonators)
Sponsors Award – AJ&RJ Loader Shield – 2003
Craig McCrorie accepts the Sponsors Shield from Andy Loader on behalf of Judd Engineering
2003 – Winstone Safety Award
Steve Ellis, Manager Quarries Division, Stevensons, receives the Winstone Safety Award from Winstone's Northern Business Unit Manager, Chris Scullin for Drury Quarry. This is the second time that Stevensons Drury Quarry has received this award.
2003 Gough CAT Travel Award
Andrew Dronjak *Secretary for the Auckland Branch *At the time of the award was Assistant Quarry Manager at Waitakere City Council's Te Henga Quarry (operated by Yelavich Bros since 1954, and more recently by Wharehine Contractors.) *Since then was employed as Quarry...
2003 – Komatsu Award
Don Phillips former Chairman for Wellington Branch Don Phillips receives the award from Jim Gardner, NZ Sales Manager, Komatsu. Presentation at the Komatsu Lunch, Queenstown.
2003 Niemac Trophy
George Kelcher General Manager of Road Metals Ltd, Oamaru received the working model jaw crusher trophy from Niemac Managing Director, Graham Fergusson.
2002 – Gough CAT Travel Award
Warwick Leach of HG Leach Quarries, Tirohia, Paeroa receives the Gough Cat Travel Award.
2002 – Honorary Fellow
Tom Linnell receives his Honorary Fellowship along with wife Mavis from President Russell Vickers. Tom was Secretary of the IOQNZ for some 15 years, and joined the IOQ shortly after its formation in NZ.
2002 Niederer Machinery (1989) Award
Graham Leach receives the working model jaw crusher from Niederer Machinery Director, Graham Fergusson
2002 – AJ & RJ Loader Sponsors Shield
Mr Laurence Ordish of Titan Plant receives the award from Andy Loader.
2002 – Winstone Aggregates Safety Award
Brian Golding, Manager Stevensons Huntly Quarry, receives the Winstone Safety Award from Winstone General Manager Chris Ellis. Chief Inspector George Munro (right) also congratulates Brian on his win.
2002 – Lyn Jordan Memorial Trophy
Eric Souchon General Manager HG Leach quarries, receives the award for best paper from IOQ President Russell Vickers.
Orica prize
Wellington Branch member Gib Stuart receives the Orica jacket from Craig Coulam.
2002 – RD Hassed Memorial Trophy
Was presented to Dunedin Branch member Churchie Walls for his oustanding contribution to the IOQ during 2002. Churchie was on the Executive Committee and a tireless toiler behind the scenes.