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The Auckland Museum Medals are regular awards given by Auckland War Memorial Museum in New Zealand. First held in 1999, the awards recognise research achievements that have sued the collections of the museum, public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, and to former staff or volunteers to mark a significant achievement.

The awards were established by museum director Rodney Wilson in 1998, with the first medal ceremony being held on 12 November 1999. Prior to the establishment of the medals, former staff and volunteers were typically celebrated by being an honorary life membership by the Auckland Institute and Museum.

Since 2022, the medals have been cast in bronze, featuring a stylised basket of knowledge design created by Marté Szirmay. Prior to this, the medals had a smooth circular design which incorporated a green and black circle surrounded by a grey band.

Awards
There are three awards given as a part of the Auckland Museum Medals:
 * Fellow of Auckland War Memorial Museum: this recognises scholastic achievement related the the museum collections and activities of the museum.
 * Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum: an award recognising public service connected to Auckland War Memorial Museum, or another New Zealand museum.
 * Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum, or Associate Emerita of Auckland War Memorial Museum: an award given to former staff, research associates and volunteers marking a significant achievement. The award is typically given to former staff who have made major contributions and who want a continued link to the museum.

In addition to the three awards, Evan Graham Turbott was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, having previously become an Associate Emeritus of Auckland War Memorial Museum in 1999. In 2006, Sir Hugh Kāwharu was recognised as both a Fellow and Companion of the Auckland War Memorial Museum.