The Pre-AGM Recognition awards evening is a chance to catch up, recognise and acknowledge the individuals within New Zealand that give back to the industry, without these individuals, we would not be where we are today.
Book now to let us know you are coming… All attendees must be registered through booking. Bookings close on the 10th May for Logistics and catering purposes.
Announcing the recipients of the 2023 Recognition Awards!
For the first time in the history of the Awards, we are announcing the individuals that will be recognised in advance at the awards evening and AGM in Queenstown.
Read on to see who will be acknowledged and some of the words from their nominations. If you have any special stories or images of these coffee legends, please reach out and let us know, we would love to hear them.
We are proud to announce following individuals and Awards are being presented in Queenstown:
Historical Contribution: Frances Hollis and Lance Wyatt
Friend of the NZSCA: An Nguyen
On-Going Contribution: David Huang
Lifetime Achievement: Nic McClean
Lance Wyatt and Frances Hollis Historical Contribution
The Hollis/Wyatt partnership goes back to the early 80s when they formed a partnership in Mansion House; an office coffee supply company in Auckland. In those early days, they purchased Robert Harris coffee to on-sell to their customer base.
In the late 80’s they purchased a 3kg roaster and entered the roasting game, it didn’t take long to work out that the 3kg roaster was not going to cut it. The decision was made to build their own coffee roaster and Bertha, a 50kg roaster was born. In 1990 they joined forces with John and David Burton to start Burton Hollis and in 1995 launched Columbus Coffee.
An Nguyen Friend of the NZSCA
An has been very active in the barista community for some time now. Competing at events and also volunteering his time freely. Always a pleasure to be around and positive and nothing is ever too much trouble. He’s a natural leader that doesn’t demand the spotlight. He has claimed the NZ AeroPress title representing NZ in Sydney, he’s also a Barista League winner, and barista champs competitor, and has been known to make a few coffee cocktails. Always a fun and humble person to be around.
David Po-Chun Huang On-Going Contribution
He always makes time and gives his time freely to help others with their own growth in the industry, from guiding others to do more and sharing knowledge. He is not only a great ambassador for NZ specialty coffee on the world stage as a Judge but also as a friend and mentor to other coffee professionals and judges in NZ hoping to reach the same level one day.
Nic McClean Lifetime Achievement
Nic’s dedication to supporting the NZ industry, through mentorship of individuals and other companies over many, many years has to be noted. Bringing the concept of a Barista Championship to NZ through the Robert Harris Barista Championship, supporting the NZCRA through the transition to the association, running the event, and in more recent years support through a long-standing board position. These are just some of the many reasons.
Thanks to Sucafina, our Principal sponsor for supporting the Recognition Awards and AGM.
and supporting logistics Sponsor:
Lifetime Achievement Award: For individuals who have distinguished themselves in terms of making a significant contribution to the New Zealand specialty coffee industry. NZSCA lifetime membership is awarded to people who have served the coffee industry in New Zealand or brought distinction to it over and above the normal course of their job.
For an individual to qualify for a Lifetime membership, they must have fulfilled one of the following:
1. Excellence and high achievement in their career that reflects positively on the coffee industry;
2. Having served with distinction in the management of, or service to, the NZSCA or the coffee industry.
Lifetime membership is the NZSCA’s highest honour in recognition of coffee excellence and contribution.
Our previous Lifetime Achievement winners are: John Burton, Jeff Kennedy, and Chris Dillon
On-Going Contribution Award: This is an award for an individual in recognition of their outstanding ongoing contribution to the NZSCA and the NZ Coffee industry as a whole, they have consistently dedicated time and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the industry and the association.
These contributions may include but are not limited to the dedication of time, volunteerism, contributions of professional knowledge, exemplary work on a specific NZSCA project, or other notable contributions. Importantly, the contributions should be above and beyond every day and have had a long-lasting impact on the NZ Industry as a whole.
Historical Contribution Award: This is an award for an individual in recognition of their contribution to the New Zealand Coffee industry. This Award may be bestowed to an individual that was active prior to the formation of the Association in 2005. They may or may not be active now but we wish to acknowledge their valuable contributions to our industry.
These contributions may include but are not limited to the dedication of time, volunteerism, contributions of professional knowledge, exemplary work on a coffee project, or other notable contributions. Importantly, the contribution/s should be above and beyond the every day and have had an impact on the New Zealand industry as a whole.
Development Award: This is an award for an individual in recognition of their contribution to developing the NZSCA and the NZ Coffee industry as a whole.
These contributions may include but are not limited to the dedication of time, volunteerism, contributions of professional knowledge, exemplary work on a specific NZSCA project, or other notable contributions.
Friend of the NZSCA Award: This is an award for an independent individual in recognition of their personal contribution to the NZSCA.
These contributions may include but are not limited to the dedication of time, volunteerism, contributions of professional knowledge, exemplary work on a specific NZSCA project, or other notable contributions.
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The New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association AGM is a time for our members to gather, network, and reflect on the year that has passed. It is also an opportunity for the Association’s members to have their say in the direction the Association is taking.
Limited accommodation is available at the Sherwood. Accommodation code: NZSCA
Sherwood has set up again a unique code “nzsca” for our AGM. When booking on their website you can redeem a discount code and receive -15% off the accommodation rates for any number of nights you choose to stay. The code “NZSCA” can only be used for bookings made direct via Sherwood (http://sherwoodqueenstown.nz) website.
Sherwood will host the Welcome Awards evening on Thursday 18 May and AGM on Friday 19 May. The code can be applied to any dates around the AGM.
How to redeem the discount code at Sherwood website?
Book Now > Check Availability > Choose Room Type & push Book Flexible Rate (the rate stated here is the full rate, discount will be applied on the next page)
On the Booking Details page under the Payment section, please click on Redeem the Discount Code, add the code and the discount will be applied to the totals. Continue with entering your card details and proceed with the booking.
If you have any questions or problems using the code please contact reservations@sherwoodqueenstown.nz or call direct 03 450 10 90 to make a booking. The reservations team is happy to book you in. The beauty is that you will also have full flexibility in your booking if there are any changes closer to the time.
Please book separately for the
Date: Friday 19 May
Time: Coffee at 8.30 am; Meeting: 9 am-2.30 pm; Drinks: 3 pm
The AGM will comprise of:
*President’s report
*Treasurer’s report
*Presentations from the committee Chairs – Events, Professional Development and Membership
*Elections for the New Zealand Specialty Coffee Association Board
*Brew bar and lunch
Please note you must be employed by or invited by an NZSCA member company to attend this AGM event.
Please ONLY book your ticket if you are attending. If you are unable to attend for any reason after booking, please let us know. We would love to see you there as attendees gain a lot from this experience