Life membership is awarded to those individuals who have have served our Institute for many years and who have contributed their technical expertise and valuable wisdom to our members and to our industry.

Neil Peterken	Jim Wilkinson	John Macleod	Bill Cassidy	Jack Topp
Chris Carr	Alister Mackay	Kate Bucknell	John Long	Kerry Arnold
Russell Walsh	David Rogers	Don Hutchinson

This Award, judged independently by the Institute's council, is designed to recognize a person who has made the most outstanding contribution to the New Zealand Road Transport Industry over a period of time. 

The Council looks for specific business initiatives, commitment to staff, contribution to the industry, profile in the community and overall leadership qualities.

Kerry Arnold	Peter Baas	Warwick Wilshier	John Long	Dr John de Pont
Don Hutchinson

Past Presidents

Over the years we were headed by innovators and business leaders who were immersed in Heavy Transport, either as engineers, operators, manufacturers or suppliers. They were driven by their desire to improve the technical knowledge of members and the wider industry and to help raise the performance of the NZ heavy vehicle fleet. They committed significant time and energy to administer and grow the reach and influence of IRTENZ.

The list of past presidents (below) is not complete and we are searching for the missing information. If any reader can help, please contact the secretary.