Recipients include NZOQ members and other contributors whose work has supported the organisation and the wider quality community. The awards recognise contribution within a professional field as well as sustained service to NZOQ.
Recognition ranges from the Certificate of Appreciation and Special Service Award to Honorary Life Membership and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Each has distinct criteria based on the nature and length of the contribution.
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognises members who have demonstrated exceptional long-term service and commitment to the progress of NZOQ.
Established in 2012, the award is dedicated to the memory of Bryan Wenmoth (1946–2012), NZOQ's first Executive Director.
Recipients are listed by year awarded, most recent first, and then by surname.
Honorary Life Membership recognises members who have made an extraordinary contribution to the advancement of quality in New Zealand.
Recipients are listed alphabetically by surname.
The Certificate of Appreciation recognises people who have contributed to the advancement of quality and excellence within their professional field.
Recipients are listed by year awarded, most recent first.
The Special Service Award recognises outstanding service to NZOQ.
Recipients are listed by year awarded, most recent first, and then by surname.