Honours List

The Norman Ng Trophy (Est. 2021) The Norman Ng Trophy is awarded to an identified person or club that reflects both the tenets and values of the art and organisation: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Mr Ng of course is one of the Pioneers of Taekwon-Do in New Zealand and opened our first club back in 1970. He remains an enthusiastic supporter of our organisation. Along with the Trophy, Mr Ng has donated shares in a New Zealand Public Company, with a request that the dividends be paid to the new recipient each year. The current ITFNZ awards structure acknowledges achievements in the last 12 months, whereas this award takes a longer term view to a nominee’s dedication. It is a reflection on how they practice the ‘Do’ in their community.
Name	Date Awarded	Background
Grand Master Paul McPhail	5 June 2021	Grand Master Paul McPhail was awarded the inaugural Norman Ng Trophy on 2021. He was a student of Mr Ng beginning his training in 1975.
Mr and Mrs Walton	20 August 2022	Mr and Mrs Walton are the backbone of Wellington TKD and two of New Zealand's most respected instructors.
Mr Neil Breen	30 August 2023	Mr. Neil Breen has served as ITFNZ's database creator and manager since 1990. We extend our immense gratitude to him for his many years of dedicated service to our organisation.
Grand Master Evan Davidson	1 September 2024	GM Davidson is one of the pioneers of Taekwon-Do in New Zealand having started the Mirimar club in 1975. He is one of our most respected instructors, both locally and internationally.

25 Years in Taekwon-Do Recognition

For at least 25 years of training in ITF Taekwon-Do. The recipient receives a plaque.

Name	Date Awarded	Year started Taekwon-Do
Mr Norman Ng	30 April 1995	1966 - Malaysia
Master Evan Davidson	24 January 1999	1972 - Singapore
Mr Michael Lowe	29 July 2000	1974 - Palmerston North
Master Paul McPhail	31 January 1999	1975 - Palmerston North
Mr Peter Graham	5 June 2004	1979 - Miramar, Wellington
Mr Steve Pellow	22 September 2007	1980 - Auckland
Master Mahesh Bhana	26 September 2009	1983 - Auckland
Master James Rimmer	26 September 2009	1983 - Wellington
Mr Lawrence Mantjika	26 September 2009	1984 - Palmerston North
Mr Ian Walton	14 November 2009	1984 - Wellington
Mrs Lena Walton	3 July 2010	1985 - Wellington
Mr Vince Pygott	3 July 2010	1985 - Auckland
Mrs Shirley Pygott	3 July 2010	1985 - Auckland
Mr Grant Eccles	20 October 2012	1987 - Palmerston North
Mr Ian Campbell	3 November 2012	1979 - Hamilton
Ms Rose Cherrington	1 June 2013	1985 - Levin
Mr Richard Hall	1 June 2013	1974 - Palmerston North
Mr Graham Patterson	1 June 2013	1987 - Wellington
Dr Jake Pearson	1 June 2013	1987 - Wellington
Mr Mark Banicevich	26 July 2014	1989 - Auckland
Mr Kane Raukura	26 July 2014	1989 - Auckland
Mr Shaun Tolley	26 July 2014	1989 - Auckland
Mrs Christine Young-Jasberg	26 July 2014	1985 - Wellington
Master Rocky Rounthwaite	4 July 2015	1989 - Palmerston North
Mr Brett Kraiger	4 July 2015	1989 - Palmerston North
Mr Grant Eccles	9 July 2016	1987 - Palmerston North
Mr Darren Ward	9 July 2016	1991 - Wellington
Mr Gwyn Brown	9 July 2016	1991 - Tauranga
Mr Craig Hannah	14 July 2018	1987 - Tauranga
Mr Rene Kunz	14 July 2018	1992 - Wellington
Master Matthew Breen	5 June 2021 (deferred due to Covid)	1988 - Auckland
Mr Lance Brunton	5 June 2021 (deferred due to Covid)	1987 - Wellington
Mr Robert Ireland	5 June 2021 (deferred due to Covid)	1995 - Auckland
Mr Kris Herbison	5 June 2021 (deferred due to Covid)	1995 - Dunedin
Miss Anna Hall	5 June 2021 (deferred due to Covid)	1995 - Te Awamutu
Mr Carl Robinson	5 June 2021 (deferred due to Covid)	1995 - New Plymouth
Mr Luke Thompson	5 June 2021	1996 - Auckland
Mrs Florinda Petterson	5 June 2021	1996 - Auckland
Dr Thu Nguyen	5 June 2021	1996 - Auckland
Mr Greg Christie	5 June 2021	1996 - Wellington
Mrs Trish Rounthwaite	21 August 2022	1987 - Auckland
Mr Dane Canton	21 August 2022	1989 - Palmerston North
Mrs Suzzane Patterson	21 August 2022	1996 - Palmerston North
Mr Brendan Doogan	21 August 2022	1997 - Auckland
Mr Alios Vogt	21 August 2022	1997 - Wellington
Dr Lorrane Eade	21 August 2022	1997 - Blenhiem
Mr John Matsuoka	30 August 2023	1998 - Auckland
Mr Mathew Davey	30 August 2023	1998 - Auckland
Mr Simon Mallinson	30 August 2023	1990 - Te Awamutu
Mr Andy Wong	1 September 2024	1999 - Wellington
Mr Shane Rogers	1 September 2024	1999 - Wellington
Mr Tim Couling	1 September 2024	1996 - Kerikeri
Mr Richard Iotua	1 September 2024	1978 - Auckland
Mr Glen Harding	1 September 2024	1999 - Tauranga
Life Member Award Award at least 15 years' outstanding service to ITFNZ. The recipient receives a plaque, and doesn't have to pay the annual membership fee to ITFNZ.
Name	Date Awarded	Background
Mr Norman Ng	30 April 1995	Pioneer of TKD in New Zealand, Instructor of the Palmerston North Branch for 25 years, member of the Grading Sub-Committee, and Past President of ITFNZ.
Mr Steve Mulholland	30 April 1995	Vice-President of ITFNZ, long time supporter of TKD initially as a parent, then later as an Executive Committee member.
Mr Peter Graham	30 August 1997	President of ITFNZ from 1982 until 1997. Many years of dedicated work for ITFNZ.
Mr Quentin Travis	30 August 1997	Secretary of ITFNZ for many years and Instructor of the Pakuranga Branch.
Ms Vivienne Holmes	30 August 1997	Treasurer of ITFNZ for many years and Instructor of the Mt Albert Branch.
Mr Evan Davidson	29 July 2000	Past member of the Executive Committee, plus many organising committees and Sub-Committees.
Mr Michael Lowe	29 July 2000	Instructor since 1978, Executive Committee member since 1984 and key member of the Techniques Sub-Committee.
Mr Paul McPhail	29 July 2000	Member of the Executive Committee for 10 years, Director of Gradings and Techniques Sub-Committees.
Mr Neil Breen	4 June 2005	Tournament committee member, Computer Consultant, tournament draws and management, ITFNZ database.
Mrs Sue Breen	4 June 2005	Counties Manukau Regional Director, Tournament committee member, tournament draws and management, ITFNZ database input.
Mrs Shirley Pygott	4 June 2005	Kicks for Kids (Taekwon-Do Talk), general administration.
Mr Vince Pygott	4 June 2005	Secretary of ITFNZ.
Master Mahesh Bhana	20th October 2012	Long standing senior member and instructor of ITFNZ. Current Board member and senior examiner for our organisation.
Master James Rimmer	3rd November 2012	Long standing senior member and instructor of ITFNZ. Senior examiner and ITFNZ's premier umpire.

Award Briefs

Honours List

The Norman Ng Trophy (Est. 2021)

25 Years in Taekwon-Do Recognition

Life Member Award