New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993

New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993
TypeCommemorative medal
Awarded forA recognised contribution to the rights of women in New Zealand, and/or to women's issues in New Zealand[1]
CountryNew Zealand
Presented byQueen of New Zealand
EligibilityNew Zealand and Commonwealth citizens[1]
StatusOnly awarded in 1993[1]
Established1 July 1993[1]
Total544[2]
Ribbon of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal[3]
Next (lower)New Zealand Meritorious Service Medal[3]

The New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal 1993 was established by Royal Warrant on 1 July 1993. It was created to commemorate Women's suffrage in New Zealand and to recognize those New Zealand and Commonwealth citizens who had made a significant contribution to women's rights or women's issues in New Zealand. The medal was only awarded in 1993.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e "The New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal Royal Warrant". medals.nzdf.mil.nz. New Zealand Defence Force. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Other Distinctive New Zealand Honours". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Order of Wear: Orders, Decorations and Medals in New Zealand". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 9 June 2012.