The Norman Ng Trophy (Est. 2021)
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. |
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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. |
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 and 28 July 2001 | 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 |
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 AwardAward 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. |
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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. |