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All Loder Cup winners

Introduction

Explore the previous winners of the Loder Cup going all the way back to 1929.

    Since 1929 the Loder Cup has been awarded to individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to plant conservation work in New Zealand.

    Inscribed on the Cup are the words: "Offered to Lovers of Nature in New Zealand to encourage the protection and cultivation of the incomparable flora of the Dominion by Gerald W.E.Loder, President of the Royal English Arboricultural Society 1926."

    2023 Loder Cup winner Mike Harding

    This award recognises Mike Harding’s outstanding contributions to native plant conservation from his decades of work protecting the South Island’s native flora.

    2022 Loder Cup winner - Simon Walls

    Former Golden Bay Department of Conservation ranger Simon Walls has been presented with one of New Zealand’s most prestigious conservation awards, the Loder Cup 2022, by the Minister of Conservation Poto Williams.

    2021 Loder Cup winner - Dr Beverley Clarkson

    Wetlands expert and advocate Dr Beverley Clarkson was presented with New Zealand’s most prestigious conservation award, the Loder Cup 2021 by Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan.

    2020 Loder Cup winner - Graeme Atkins

    Graeme Atkins was awarded the 2020 Loder Cup for his outstanding protection of very rare plants on the East Coast, a region which is relatively under-studied.

    2019 Loder Cup winner - Chris Horne

    Chris Horne was awarded the 2019 Loder Cup for over 40 years advocating for the protection and restoration of native ecosystems, particularly in the greater Wellington region.

    2018 Loder Cup winner - Robert McGowan

    Robert McGowan was awarded the 2018 Loder Cup for over 25 years contribution to investigate, promote, retain and cherish New Zealand’s indigenous flora.

    2017 Loder Cup winner - Prof. Peter de Lange

    Prof. Peter de Lange was awarded the 2017 Loder Cup for over 25 years contribution to investigate, promote, retain and cherish New Zealand’s indigenous flora.

    2015/16 Loder Cup winners - Barbara and Neill Simpson

    Queenstown couple Barbara and Neill Simpson received the Loder Cup for 2015/16 for their tireless work to protect native flora and get others involved in conservation.

    2014 Loder Cup winner - Clive Paton

    Clive Paton of Martinborough was awarded the 2014 Loder Cup for his significant contribution to habitat restoration in New Zealand.

    2013 Loder Cup winner - Nicholas Head

    The Conservation Minister presented the Loder Cup to Christchurch botanist Nicholas Head - described as a tireless advocate for Canterbury’s unique plant life and for numerous trusts and organisations.

    2012 Loder Cup winner - Dr Allen

    Dr Allen of Dunedin is the winner of the 2012 Loder Cup Award. Since the early 1970s, Dr Allen has been instrumental in establishing and administering several NGOs.

    2011 Loder Cup winner - Mark Dean

    Tauranga man Mark Dean was nominated in recognition of his comprehensive contribution to the conservation of native flora, comprising work across a range of commercial, community and national involvement.

    2000 to 2010 winners

    View the Loder Cup winners for 2000 to 2010

    1929 to 1999 winners

    Explore the historical Loder Cup Award from 1999 all the way back to 1929.

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