The EIANZ Merit Awards recognise members and practitioners who have made an outstanding contribution to the Institute and the environment profession. The Merit Awards have been presented annually at the Gala Dinner, held as part of EIANZ's Conference, since 2007. Four awards are named after Honorary Life Members of the Institute: Simon Molesworth, Mary Lou Morris, Tor Hundloe and Eric Anderson.

Awards are made in the following categories:

Simon Molesworth Award

This is the highest award bestowed by the Institute recognising outstanding service to the Institute at an institute level.

Mary Lou Morris Award

This award recognises a member of the Institute who has provided outstanding service to the Institute at a Divisional or Chapter level.

Tor Hundloe Award

This award recognises outstanding contributions to the environment profession by a young professional (under 30 years old).

Eric Anderson Award

This award is for the best article published in the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management during the year.

Award for Excellence in Professional Practice (Small / Medium Company)

This award recognises the outstanding professional service of companies working within the environment industry and is open to small / medium companies with up to 100 employees.

Award for Excellence in Professional Practice (Large Company)

This award recognises the outstanding professional service of companies working within the environment industry and is open to large companies with more than 100 employees.

The Environmental Practitioner of the Year Award

This award recognises outstanding contributions to environmental practice by certified environmental practitioners and is presented by the Certified Environmental Practitioner Scheme.

Merit Award recipients