Robert Falla Memorial Award Explained

The Robert Falla Memorial Award (sometimes referred to as the Falla Award) is granted by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand to people "who have made a significant contribution to both the Ornithological Society of New Zealand and to New Zealand ornithology".^{[1] [2]}

It was set up in memory of Robert Falla after his death in 1979, using contributions from a public appeal.^[3] The first award was made in 1981, but for the first few years awards were made for the preceding year.^[4] In some years no award is made.

Recipients

• 1981: Ross McKenzie
• 1982: Archie Blackburn
• 1983: A.T. Edgar
• 1984: R.B. Sibson
• 1985: Maida Barlow
• 1986: Peter Child (posthumous)
• 1987: Peter Bull
  • 1989: Graham Turbott
• 1990: Barrie Heather
• 1992: Beth Brown
• 1995: Paul Sagar
• 1997: David Crockett
• 1999: Hugh Robertson
  • • 2011: Ralph Powlesland
  • 2014: Nick Allen
  • 2018: David Melville
• 2019: Andrew Crossland
• 2022: Graeme Taylor
• 2023: Elizabeth (Biz) Bell
• 2024: Raewyn Empson

See also

• List of ornithology awards

Notes and References

1. Medway . David . June 2002 . David Medway . Robert Falla Memorial Award . Southern Bird . 10 . 2–3 . 1175-1916 .
2. Web site: Awards - OSNZ AGM 2012 . . 31 July 2015.
3. Web site: Index New Zealand Holdings Information. natlib.govt.nz.
4. Book: Gill, B. J. and B. D. Heather, Eds.. A Flying Start. Commemorating Fifty Years of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand. 1940-1990. Auckland, Random Century. 1990. 10.