Allan Mere Award for 1990:

Ivor Clarence Brown (1921–1994)

Ivor Brown, Allan Mere recipient for 1990.
Left: staff photo, 1973.
Right: Ivor photographed holding the Allan Mere.
Photos: © Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research.

“Mr Brown joined Botany Division in 1958 and for 27 years has given much valued service as wage worker, technician, technical officer and officer-in-charge of the Lincoln gardens. This award acknowledges his contribution to the growth and maintenance of the gardens in general and the Division’s experimental facilities and records in particular.”

Citation reproduced from the Allan Mere awards book.