ANTARCTIC TROPHY
A large wooden emperor penguin—a trophy to be awarded annually in recognition of conservation work in Antarctica—has been handed over to the Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Antarctic Society.
The trophy has been given by Mr P. I. Voyce, a member of the society, “to make persons aware of the un-
spoiled nature of Antarctica I and to encourage them to i preserve it for future gener-i ations.” About 17in high, the i trophy was carved from Afri- 1 can walnut by Mr P. M. Mui- i cahy. I The award may be made i for the first time next year, j All New Zealand citizens are eligible, but the prize will be given only if there is suffici- . ent merit. It is intended that the penguin will be housed permanently in the proposed Antarctic wing of the Canter-
bury Museum. Annual recipients of the award will receive a certificate. Although it is probable that persons visiting and working in Antarctica or On sub-Antarctic islands will have a greater chance of winning the award, this is not a prerequisite. Persons doing work elsewhere which contributes to Antarctic conservation—such as finding an alternative to seal-meat for the huskies used there—would be given similar consideration.
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Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32779, 2 December 1971, Page 10
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