The Award
Inspired by Saint Kentigern's heritage, the Distinguished Alumni Award incorporates a continuous Celtic knot symbolising our Scottish roots. At the same time, the upper form rises in three sweeping wave-like forms, reflecting the sea that surrounds our Auckland campuses. Its three ascending peaks nod to the Trinity and the School's Presbyterian foundations.
Each Award is individually handcrafted by artist Tom Barter and is entirely unique, making every piece a distinctive work of art created to honour lives of exceptional contribution, achievement, and impact. No two Awards are ever exactly alike, reflecting both the craftsmanship behind their creation and the individuality of those they honour.
The creation of each Award is a meticulous process that combines traditional craftsmanship with artistic precision. Beginning with hand-shaped clay forms, a series of intricate moulds and wax replicas are created and carefully refined before being transformed into crystal glass using a centuries-old lost-wax casting technique. Molten glass is poured into the mould, capturing every detail of the design, before a slow cooling process allows the vessel to take shape.
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