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Hunter was the first professor of psychology in New Zealand, and the Hunter Award was established in 1972 in his memory. It is awarded every three years by the New Zealand Psychological Society.,

"Hunter was made a KBE in 1939, in 1946 his colleagues presented him with a volume of essays, the university and the community the first time such event took place in New Zealand, in 1950 he received honorary doctorate of literature at university of New Zealand." A portrait by Everlyn Page which was painted in 1949 hangs in the original university building that now bears his name

In 1972 the Hunter AWARD was established by in memory of Sir Thomas Alexander Hunters who was the first professor of psychology appointed in New Zealand, the award encourages excellence in scholarship, research and professional achievements in psychology.