The AHS & SSSI awards were presented to the recipients during the HYDRO18 dinner. The AHS Awards were presented by Steve Duffield, President and the SSSI Award was presented by Richard Cullen. The awards for the NZ contingent are as follows:

Dr Helen Neil, NIWA

The Society’s Award of Merit for Scientific and Technological Achievement – Scientific Achievement by an Individual. A career marked by excellence and achievement in scientific endeavour and services.

Kevin Mackay, NIWA

The Society’s Award of Merit for Scientific and Technological Achievement – Scientific Achievement by an Individual. A career marked by excellence and achievement in scientific endeavour and services.

Greg Cox, Discovery Marine

The Society’s Award of Merit for Career Achievement in Hydrography. A career marked by excellence and achievement at the national level in hydrographic surveying and services.

Dave Field, iXBlue

The SSSI Hydrography Commission award for services to the AHSCP Panel.