NZLA  Annual Awards

In 2004 Gabrielle Delyse donated four of her beautiful llama paintings to the
New Zealand Llama Association. 

It was decided at the first AGM to retain these to be used as annual awards to members who have gone out of their way to promote llamas the Association and the welfare of llamas.

This year’s awards go to....

~~  2009-10 ~~

Keith Payne Nominated by Lynn Barrett and Fred & Emma Schwithal

“For his positive attitude and approach towards llamas and llama lovers, including: DOC pack llama project, pack training initiative, trail blazing llamas on Kaikoura Coastal and Hurunui Tramping Trails, ... He's an inspiration to all llama lovers.”

Robyn Robinson Nominated by Fred & Emma Schwithal and Diane Kelly

“For having a well-organised AGM that was very enjoyable, and for her ‘Green Lights for Llamas’ attitude.”

Diane Kelly Nominated by Robyn and Mike Robinson

“For hosting the successful Joanne Shook clinic including weeks of preparation work by her and husband Blair and for encouraging many new members to join during the last year.”

Sara Crane and Simon Gurnsey Nominated by Julie Insley

“For stepping up and helping with the organising and running of the AGM, including the use of their castle. And for creating the very nice AGM blog.

This year’s awards go to....

~~  2008-09 ~~

Alex Robinson - “has embraced her membership with gusto,
attending last year’s AGM as a new member, and then organising a productive weaving workshop for NZLA members earlier this year. Good on you Alex, thank you for your enthusiasm.”
Nominated by Anne Thompson

Penny King - “for her wonderful efforts with the calendars 2005-2007, long service as Vice President, her great initiative on the Camelid Welfare via SFF and organising of this year's AGM.” Nominated by Pat Butterfield

Betty Rae Nominated by Syth Hoyle. “...for her passion and enthusiasm for using llama fleeces for knitting and felting. She has made many fabulous creations, some of which are on display at Cruella's in Richmond. Betty has also run several felting workshops, which we hear rave reports about. She is very happy to pass on her knowledge to others.”

Jill Allen Nominated by Julie Insley. “...for her work in organizing a llama
section at the Mackenzie Highland A & P Show (held in Fairlie) for two years running. I appreciate that there is a lot of work to be done to make things run smoothly. So thank you for promoting llamas and getting them out in the public.”

Julie Insley Nominated by Anne Thompson “...in recognition of her hard work in putting together a top class magazine, which is always packed full of
relevant information from cover to cover.”

~~  2007-08 ~~

~~  2006-07 ~~

Jane Buxton for hosting clinics and PR work.

Ann Tyler Moore... promotes llamas at every opportunity - in schools, kindergartens, charitable events, as well as taking them to rest homes, hospitals etc with very little recognition. She has put in hours of unpaid work taking a group of young girls through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme. 

Nominated by Jane Buxton and Julie Insley

Uta Bleidistel... for her rest-home and Cancer Society support with llamas and also for making the front page news twice with beautiful photos of llamas doing the PR thing in Taranaki.

Nominated by Julie Insley, Peter Webster and Jane Buxton

Penny King... for her work in forming the New Zealand Llama Association, her endless hours of Vice President work, registration setup, Kumeu show, organising safety meetings and calendars.

Nominated by Fred and Emma Schwithal and Julie Insley and Peter Webster

~~  2005-06 ~~

Fred and Emma Schwithal...

for holding the series of four Fun Days, raising llamas awareness and encouraging the public of Christchurch to participate.

Nominated by Jane Buxton