2006 ITFNZ National Awards

The 2006 ITFNZ National Awards were held at the Nationals Dinner on 7th October 2006, with special guest - Grand Master CE Sereff.

Finalists for the 2006 Awards

Paul M Taekwon-Do Dan Student of the Year
Winner: Mr Dan Jackson

Finalists: Miss Sharlene Clarke, Mr Ben O’Sullivan (absent), Mr Dan Jackson, Mr Mark Trotter

WebWorld Gup Student of the Year
Winner: Mr Afi Meleisea

Finalists: Mr Nick Lee, Mr Andrew McLeod, Mr Afi Meleisea, Mr James Wright, Mr Peter Parata

Nibun ITF Junior Student of the Year
Winner: Miss Courtney Meleisea

Finalists: Miss Amy Bullen, Miss Natasha Kettings, Miss Courtney Meleisea, Miss Rebecca Walthall

Epson New Zealand Instructor of the Year
Winner: Mr Ross Campbell

Mr Ross Campbell, Mr Neil Kettings, Mr Brett Kraiger, Miss Thu Thach

Martial Arts Apparel Club of the Year
Winner: Dragons Spirit

Finalists: Dragons Spirit, Dunedin, Hurupaki

The President’s Award
Winner: Mr Neil Breen

Finalists: Mr Neil Breen, Mr Kris Herbison, Mr Mark Trotter, Mr & Mrs Walton

The 2006 Awards dinner was a very special event, with over 350 ITFNZ members and guests attending.

The head table

Former ITFNZ Vice-President and special guest - Mr Steve Mulholland

Grant Master Sereff acknowledging support from the huge number at the dinner

Master Davidson presented senior dan certificates to Mr Kris Herbison (4th dan),
Mr Mark Banicevich (5th dan) and Mr Matthew Breen (5th dan)

Master McPhail presented Grand Master Sereff with his own copy of a
DVD presentation he produced and played on the night called "Tribute to a Grand Master"