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Freedom Holder of the City
The civic award of Freedom Holder of the City is the highest civic honour. Freedom holders are rare awards given to people who have made a significant and sustained contribution to the city.
| Dr Noel Karalus | 2021 |
| Peta Karalus | 2021 |
| Peter Bos | 2019 |
| Karen Morrison-Hume | 2018 |
| Russ Rimmington | 2018 |
| David Braithwaite (Deceased) | 2018 |
| Gordon Chesterman | 2016 |
| Kiingi Tuheitia | 2016 |
| David Sidwell | 2014 |
| Campbell Smith (Deceased) | 2014 |
| Pippa Mahood | 2013 |
| Sir William Gallagher | 2008 |
| John Gallagher | 2008 |
| Ted Armstrong | 2005 |
| Brian Perry (Deceased) | 2005 |
| Dame Malvina Major | 2001 |
| Margaret Evans | 1998 |
| Bob Eyeington (Deceased) | 1993 |
| Mike Minogue (Deceased) | 1991 |
| Dr Anthony Rogers (Deceased) | 1991 |
| Lady Rhyl Jansen | 1989 |
| Sir Ross Jansen (Deceased) | 1989 |
| Dr Dennis Rogers (Deceased) | 1985 |
| Dr Don Llewellyn (Deceased) | 1985 |
| Dame Te Atairangikaahu (Deceased) | 1973 |
| Harold Caro (Deceased) | 1956 |
| Hilda Ross (Deceased) | 1948 |
| Warwick Braithwaite (Deceased) | 1947 |
Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal
The Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal is awarded to honour the significant achievement of Hamiltonians who have been very successful in their chosen field and have raised the profile of the city.
| Richard O’Brien | 2022 |
| Doctor Peter Sergel | 2021 |
| Professor Bruce Clarkson | 2021 |
| Doctor Beverly Clarkson | 2021 |
| John Mortimer | 2020 |
| Bunny Mortimer | 2020 |
| John Gallagher | 2014 |
City Ambassador
City Ambassador is awarded to an individual or organisation to acknowledge significant service to improving the City of Hamilton’s reputation on an international platform.
| Daniel Vettori (August 2015). | 2015 |
| Warren Gatland | 2014 |
| Archbishop David Moxon | 2013 |
Civic Awards
Outstanding things are achieved every day in Hamilton, thanks in part to the invaluable work of many dedicated members of our community. Each year the Hamilton Civic Awards aim to recognise those exceptional people in our midst.
The awards are open to people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community. Nomination categories include involvement in the arts, dedication to people and wellbeing, the environment, education, sport and youth.
2025 Recipients
| Emeritus Professor David Lowe — Community Hero (Community) |
| Jade Morris — Community Hero (Emerging Leader for Youth) |
| Jenni Scarlet and Professor Ian Campbell — Community Champions (Health and Wellbeing) |
| Jenni Scarlet — Community Hero (Health and Wellbeing) |
| Jeevan Mathews — Community Hero (Community Service) |
| Karen Taylor and Warren Lewis — Community Champions (Sport and Recreation) |
| Kylee Black — Community Hero (Health and Wellbeing) |
| Dr Leo Revell — Community Hero (Health and Wellbeing) |
| Paretio Ruha — Community Hero (Community Service) |
| Rei Mihaere — Community Hero (Arts and Culture) |
| Sara Ahmad — Community Hero (Emerging Leader for Youth) |
| Slay Way — Community Hero (Health and Wellbeing) |
| Vanisri Mills — Community Hero (Community Service) |
| Captain Dave Evans — Community Hero (Community Service) |
| House of Science Central Waikato Charitable Trust — Community Champions (Education) |
Previous recipients
2024 Recipients
| Susan Hassall – Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal for services to the education sector |
| Madiha Ali – services to the community |
| Sandra Jensen – services to arts and culture |
| Coryn Knapper – services to arts and culture |
| Marieke Nation – services to arts and culture |
| Refugee Orientation Centre – services to the community |
| Linda Roil – services to the community |
| Sano Taiese – services to arts and culture |
| Miriana Wetere-Ryder – services to arts and culture |
| Diana Wood – services to the community (posthumous) |
2023 Recipients
| Jay Singh Randhawa - For services to the Community |
| Paul Drage - For services to the Environment |
| Shane Marwood - For services to the Community and Youth |
| Jarnail Singh - For services to the Community |
| Dujon Cullingford - For services to the Community and Youth |
| Mayssaa Sheikh Al Ard - For services to the Community |
| Liaquat Ali Changezi - For services to the Community |
| Waikato Womens Refuge - For services to the Community |
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Last updated 9 September 2024