Adjunct Associate Professor Jim Tully, of Wellington, ONZM, for services to journalism and education
Adjunct Associate Professor Jim Tully began his career as a reporter before holding senior editorial roles at the Opotiki News, Auckland Star and 8 O’Clock News.
He was Head of Journalism at the University of Canterbury, has since held other Head of School positions, and was Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Arts).
He is a Researcher in Residence and Senior Tutor at Massey University. He has trained more than 600 journalists, many of whom have gone on to hold influential posts in the media.
He organised and judged the New Zealand Secondary Schools Newspaper of the Year competition. He was a UNESCO consultant on journalism in the South Pacific.
Associate Professor Tully has contributed to industry standards, research and accreditation, with a particular focus on the reporting of mental health, suicide and trauma.