Two Members Honoured with Fellows Distinction
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Two Members Honoured with Fellows Distinction
Survey and Spatial New Zealand Fellowships, the pinnacle award, are conferred on members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to our organisation. This year, we are delighted to recognise the outstanding contributions of two distinguished individuals from Christchurch: Dr. Kat Salm and Jayne Perrin. Kat and Jayne were both formally honoured at the 135th Annual General Meeting held at the recent S+SNZ Annual Conference in Dunedin. They both enjoyed themselves at the esteemed Fellows Dinner held at the event.
“The bestowing of a fellowship is a recognition of the esteem and respect in which a member is held, as well as a recognition of the contribution that member has made to our body over a prolonged period of time”.
Dr. Kathryn Salm, Christchurch
Dr. Kathryn (Kat) Salm has had a deep involvement with S+SNZ commencing as the Council’s Spatial Stream lead in 2017. This was followed by becoming the President for three years, the first of those during the difficult Covid year, and most recently as the immediate past President and Chair of the Governance Committee.
Kat is deeply respected for her professionalism and depth of experience in the spatial sector which she has successfully used to grow and advance our spatial strategy within this rapidly evolving sector.
Kat has been such a strong advocate and supporter of the organisation and its members and has given untold voluntary hours of her time to the betterment of Survey and Spatial NZ and the wider industry. She is seen as an inspiration to many and is very worthy of the award of Fellow.
Jayne Perrin, Christchurch
Jayne Perrin's career in surveying has been all about jumping in the deep end and she has selflessly given time to S+SNZ over the 28 years of her career. She has always said yes and taken on the challenge. As a result, she has made a lot of valuable contributions, in a lot of different places.
Whatever the role she was required to perform or that she sought out for herself, or volunteered for, Jayne brought her energy, experience and commitment. Jayne has worked in a wide range of jobs which speaks to her capability and adaptability. She has been an active member in six branches so far and Members who have worked with Jayne hold her in the highest regard and deserving of the recognition of Fellowship.
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