Excellence in education and research recognised at Whitireia and WelTec

Mark Oldershaw, Executive Director at Whitireia and WelTec, says the awards celebrate a commitment to providing high-quality vocational education to the diverse communities of Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the wider Wellington region.

"Congratulations to our tertiary educators - our tutors, researchers, mentors, learning support and course leaders. These awards acknowledge their expertise and dedication to ensuring successful outcomes for ākonga (students) and providing learning environments where our ākonga and communities are welcomed and supported."

We are delighted to acknowledge all kaimahi (staff) who were nominated for these awards and congratulate the following award winners:

Whitireia and WelTec Research Medals 2024

The Whitireia and WelTec Research Medals are celebrated and supported by the Kawenata Rangahau, the Whitireia and WelTec Centre for Pacific Health and Social Practice, and the Teaching Innovation and Research team.

- Research Excellence Award: Dr Minjie Hu (IT, School of Innovation Design and Technology). This award acknowledges and honours kaimahi who have delivered substantial high-quality research outcomes, and whose work assists in giving back to the many communities we serve.

- Emerging Research Award: Dr Gopal Krishan (Engineering, School of Innovation Design and Technology). This award recognises an outstanding research contribution made early in a research journey.

- Commendations: Odessa Owens (Publishing, School of Creative and Hospitality) and Swetha Thammadi (Built Environment, School of Innovation Design and Technology).

Whitireia and WelTec Tertiary Educator Awards 2024

- Sustained Educator Award Winners: Maria Eda Arado (NZ Diploma in Engineering, School of Innovation Design and Technology), Teresa Shailer (Paramedicine, School of Health and Wellbeing) | Commendation: Ali Bahmad (Cookery, School of Creative and Hospitality).

- Emerging Educator Award Winner: Jade Eru (BCAP, BSW, BYD, Centre for Pacific Health and Social Practice) | Commendation: Emma Blake (Vet Nursing and Animal Care, School of Health and Wellbeing).

- Team Award Winner: Learner Support Services Mentoring and Disability team (Petone/Te Kāhui Auaha) - Rebecca Burns, Dane Divine, David Johnson | Commendation: Nursing Simulation team (School of Health and Wellbeing) - Irene van Hunen-Bos, Philip Hawes, Carryn Poki, Shelley Winters, Alexandra Wordsworth.

Research at Whitireia and WelTec

Whitireia and WelTec work collaboratively to build a culture that celebrates and recognises research and innovation. Our faculty and kaimahi do research in a wide range of areas. All of their work helps develop our communities and holds us accountable for teaching that is modern, relevant, and unique. 

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