10 NOVEMBER 2024 | OUR PEOPLE
We are pleased to announce that Matt Hopkins / DST Division Chief Science Excellence & Partnering has received the New Zealand Defence Force Civil Staff Recognition of Service Gold Award for his 30 years of continuous dedication and commitment.
Matt was honoured at a special ceremony, where the Vice Chief of the Defence Force presented him with his award. The Minister of Defence was also present, making the moment a proud one for everyone in attendance.
"It has been amazing working alongside NZDF colleagues and contributing at an international level, both technically and through providing leadership.
Being part of a small organisation there are always opportunities to step up, learn and grow. This is a strength of DST and NZDF.
And you are surrounded by folks who are at the top of their game technically, this is a cool part of the job," said Matt.
Thank you for your outstanding contributions to science and technology, your exceptional leadership, and your invaluable mentoring. Your efforts have played a key role in the success of many initiatives here at DST. We can't wait to see all that the next 30 years have in store for you, Matt.