New Zealand Schools’ Debating

Since 2007 the Best Speakers at the Russell McVeagh Waikato Schools’ Debating Championships have been awarded the Ward Cup, donated by Jordan and Zach Ward, former Waikato debaters. Jordan is a former Nationals winner (2001) and member of the New Zealand Schools’ Debating team, and Zach is a former coach of the winning Central North Island team (2002):

Winners of the Ward Cup for Best Speaker:

2007: Toby Shephard (Hamilton Boys’ High School)
2008: Tom Chen (Hillcrest High School)
2009:
2010: Tyrone Barugh (St Paul’s College)
2011: Thomas Simpson (Hamilton Boys’ High School)