CoA and Life Membership Nomination

Purpose

Music Therapy New Zealand makes awards of a Certificate of Appreciation or Life Membership to members who have made a significant contribution to the organisation or to music therapy practice, research or advocacy. We define “significant contribution” as actions beyond the usual expectations of a member. 

For a Certificate of Appreciation nomination, “significant contribution” might include

• A MThNZ member taking a portfolio or working group leadership role or other significant activity related to practice, research, advocacy or events over a sustained period of time or is considered a role model within the MThNZ community

For a Life Membership nomination, “significant contribution” is a lifetime or many years of substantial contribution to music therapy in New Zealand 

Examples of contributions worthy of life membership might include;

• A significant and sustained contribution to the activities of Music Therapy New Zealand, usually at a national and/or international level.
• Important advocacy contributions that support and grow music therapy provision in New Zealand.
• A noteworthy body of professional practice research and/or publications that advance and promote music therapy in New Zealand.
• A significant life’s work. For example,  this could be awarded on or after retirement.

Nomination Process

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form, submitted to the Executive Officer info@musictherapy.org.nz  for presentation for council. If a retiring paid staff member is to be considered for nomination, the form must be submitted to the Council Chair. 

Nominations must be made collaboratively by at least two MThNZ members.