Pou Aronui Medal
For distinguished service and sustained contribution to the field of humanities research.
Award details
Discipline: Humanities
Award offered: Yearly
Eligibility: for researchers based in New Zealand
Prize: Medal
This award is bestowed for distinguished service to the humanities - kete aronui. This standing can be demonstrated by one or more of the following: a record of service to a national organisation or agency, significant contribution to public policy in the area of humanities, sustained public recognition or promotion of the humanities. It is an award that recognises contributory and dedicated service to the humanities over a sustained period.
Current status
The 2026 round for nominations is now open. The closing date for nominations is 31 March 2026.
To make a nomination, please contact academy@royalsociety.org.nz and a URL will be sent to you to access the nomination web portal.