CLL Educational Publishing Awards 17 November 2011

Publishers put their best educational books forward for the CLL Educational Publishing Awards presented on 17 November in Auckland.

Topics covered everything from HR, accounting, foodservice, English, mathematics, science, and history – one presented as a graphic novel – over the three book awards for Higher Education, Secondary and Primary sectors. In keeping with the growing importance of the area, a Digital Publishing award was also made.

This is the second year of the Copyright Licensing Ltd sponsored awards for which the winning publishers in each section received a $5,000 cheque.

Gillian Candler, convener of the CLL Educational Awards judging panel, said that the judges were impressed with the wide range of topics provided by New Zealand publishers to schools and tertiary education institutes and the high standard of design and content of books and resources. Candler, an education and publishing consultant was joined on the panel by Libby Limbrick, Faculty of Education, University of Auckland and David Greeney, former academic textbook manager at Lexis Nexis.

“The x factors that helped titles make the shortlist included exemplary pedagogical approaches and important New Zealand content presented in accessible and inspiring ways,” said Gillian Candler. “The winners combined these factors with excellent instructional design, illustrative flair, and ease of use.”

Best Book in Higher Education Winner

Contested Ground Te Whenua I Tohea: The Taranaki Wars 1860–1881 ed. Kelvin Day, published by Huia Publishers. “A valuable text that makes good use of original material, draws together experts, presents fresh insight,” said the judges.

Best Book or Series in Secondary Education Winner

Gamma Mathematics: NCEA Level 1by David Barton, published by Pearson. “A good use of colour and layout along with clear explanations and New Zealand examples make this text appealing to students.”

Best Book or Series in Primary Education Winner

School Journal Part 4 Number 3 2010and Part 3 Number 3 2010 ed. Susan Paris, published by Learning Media. “These two issues of the School Journal are dedicated to the Moriori people…  a significant contribution to our knowledge and understanding of an important group of New Zealanders.”

Best Digital Publishing Solution

Sails Shared Interactivepublished by Pearson. “Engaging and easy to use, a product which will be loved by both students and teachers.”

The judges also gave Highly Commended Awards in three categories:

Higher Education Highly Commended: Teaching Primary School Mathematics and Statistics: Evidence-Based Practice ed. Robin Averill and Roger Harvey, published by NZCER Press

Secondary Education Highly Commended: Ngarimu: Te Tohu Toa by Kawata Teepa, published by Huia Publishers

Primary Education Highly Commended: Hina ed. Hana Pomare, published by Hana Limited

The CLL Educational Publishing Awards acknowledge excellence in presentation, content and appropriateness for New Zealand schools and tertiary institutions.

The judges further commented, “There is a good range of publications which have not just a New Zealand flavour but strong New Zealand content that helps students and teachers develop deeper knowledge and understanding of important topics for our nation.”

Fifteen years in British publishing was neatly segmented for Melanee Winder into five years each with HarperCollins, Penguin and Little, Brown ending up as deputy group sales director for Little, Brown.

So what brought her home? “My family are here and I wanted life to calm down a bit and not live with grey skies. They say it is the British weather that gets you in the end!” As compensation, Melanee, her husband who is an academic and their children have arranged for two summers back to back.

A graduate of the then fledgling Whitireia course in its second year, Melanee worked for HarperCollins here before taking off on her OE.

Highlights of her UK career have been working on the Stephenie Meyer books, and before that the Harry Potter series at its height.  “To have that sort of phenomenon happen twice in a career is incredible – I must have just been in the right place at the right time.”

She returned to New Zealand without a job in mind, but has now been appointed Sales and Marketing Director for Hachette New Zealand.

Kevin Chapman said Melanee brings marvellous experience with companies and authors inside the Hachette group. “It is important that she also brings a fresh outlook, different experiences and a different point of view back to New Zealand – it can be difficult to get outside of the accepted way of operating in our small industry.”

Media release

12 October 2011

                         

 

New Zealand Culture is Strong in Educational Publishing

New Zealand educational publishing is an international success with concepts and text translations used in many markets. Those innovation and design strengths are also shown locally in the presentation of our own culture, says Gillian Candler, chair of the CLL Educational Publishing Awards which announced its awards shortlist today. (October 12)

Judges’ Comments

This year the judges were delighted by the number of strong entries in all categories, submitted by a greater range of publishers than in 2010. Shortlisted entries covered the range of individual titles for reading, textbooks, websites, CD ROMs and books for teachers, which added to the judging challenge. Submissions also covered many different curriculum subjects. The judges were particularly pleased to see entries that support learning in te reo Maori. “In every area from tertiary to primary there are titles with a te reo or Maori cultural focus, even a graphic novel,” says Candler.

Candler, an independent education and publishing consultant was joined on the judging panel by Libby Limbrick, Head of School of Arts, Languages and Literacies, Faculty of Education University of Auckland; and David Greeney, former academic textbook manager at Lexis Nexis.

The judges noted that several of the shortlisted titles were published with support from the Ministry of Education or other organisations, and that this makes a significant contribution to ensuring quality New Zealand educational content is available to New Zealand schools.

The CLL (Copyright Licensing Ltd) Educational Publishing Awards acknowledge excellence in presentation, content and appropriateness for New Zealand schools and tertiary institutions.

 

Best Book in Higher Education Shortlist

Contested Ground Te Whenua I Tohea: The Taranaki Wars 1860–1881 ed. Kelvin Day, published by Huia Publishers

Human Resources Management in New Zealand Fifth Edition by Richard Rudman, published by Pearson

Principles of Accounting Fourth Edition by Murray J. Smart, Nazir Awan and Richard Baxter, published by Pearson           

Professional Foodservice Second Edition by Pip Duncan and Julian Jensen, published by Pearson

Teaching Primary School Mathematics and Statistics: Evidence-Based Practice ed. Robin Averill and Roger Harvey, published by NZCER Press

 

Best Book or Series in Secondary Education Shortlist

English With Attitude by Stephanie Chamberlin, published by Pearson

Gamma Mathematics: NCEA Level 1 by David Barton, published by Pearson

Mathematics & Statistics for the New Zealand Curriculum Year 11: NCEA level 1by Anna Brookie, Joye Halford, Anne Lawrence, Robin Tiffen and Jan Wallace, published by Cambridge University Press

Ngarimu: Te Tohu Toa by Kawata Teepa, published by Huia Publishers

Te Hikuwai: Launch Yourself into Te Reo Maori by Ian Cormack, published by Cengage Learning NZ Ltd

 

Best Book or Series in Primary Education Shortlist

Figure It Out: Energy and Figure It Out: Forces ed.  Susan Slaughter, published by Learning Media

Hina ed. Hana Pomare, published by Hana Limited

I've Got Something To Say: Leading Young Writers to Authorship by Gail Loane with Sally Muir, published by Aries Publishing      

School Journal Part 4 Number 3 2010 and Part 3 Number 3 2010: ed. Susan Paris, published by Learning Media

 

Best Digital Publishing Solution Shortlist

Hina online published by Hana Limited

Living Olympic Values published by South Pacific Press

Sails Shared Interactive published by Pearson

 

CLL Educational Publishing Awards of $5,000 each will be made for each category. The Awards will be announced at a function held on 17 November 2011 at the National Library, Auckland.

Proposed by Linda Cassells

Seconded by Adrian Keane

David was first elected councillor in 1998 and, aside from a brief break, has served on the council since that time, and under seven different presidents.

During  David’s early years on council, PANZ (or BPANZ as it then was) was administered by CLL, and David played a pivotal and active role as treasurer. In those days our finances were extremely slim. David’s attention to detail and tireless dedication to this role not only ensured that our accounts were always well organised and clearly presented, but also that the association extracted the maximum benefit from what few resources we had.

Without David’s dedication, it would have been impossible to have kept the association running.

David has also for many years now been the PANZ councillor responsible for all industry award activities. This is no small portfolio. It includes PANZ representation on the committee of the New Zealand Post Awards (and previously the Montana New Zealand Book Awards), and the New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards.  As past president Tony Fisk acknowledges, David’s contribution to these book award committees at a time when major changes to the administration and structures of those awards were being made was impressive. His objective approach to the challenges around the issues and representation of the views of the PANZ council helped to shape those awards into what they have now become. A fellow committee member also recalls David’s kind, generous and supportive qualities and comments that his was always the constant voice of reason and reassurance.

David’s industry awards portfolio has also included the administration and revitalising of the PANZ Book Design Awards, which has resulted in a greater public awareness of the role of book designers and of the publishing industry generally, gaining coverage on television. And more recently David has been instrumental in the establishment and management, with Association Director Anne de Lautour, of the CLL Educational Publishing Awards. Our current president Adrian Keane appreciates the attention to detail that is critical for the success of these events, as is a vigilant eye on the financial requirements – and these are qualities David has in abundance.

Of course David’s role as councillor has extended well beyond his specific PANZ portfolio. In the course of any one week, he could be asked for a reasoned opinion or judgement on any number of industry issues. His responsiveness is collegial. Councillor Kevin Chapman remarks that he always brings a sensible, independent and friendly approach to the decisions PANZ has to make. David’s wider contribution to PANZ has also meant that during his time on the council many dynamic and progressive advances were made, including the employment of our Association Director.

David has selflessly dedicated significant time and effort on behalf of the association over the years, something which cannot always have been easy given the demands of his own business. For over 12 years PANZ has benefitted from his experience and knowledge as well as the continuity of his presence on council. His has been a long and valuable contribution.

I therefore nominate David Ling for Life Membership of PANZ and note that the nomination has the full support of the current council (which includes three of the presidents David has served under), and is also heartily endorsed by past president Michael Moynahan.

Linda Cassells Calico Publishing

The nomination was accepted unanimously at the recent PANZ AGM.