Previous Zonta Science Award Recipients.
The 2018 Zonta Science Award was the 15th biennial Award since its introduction in 1990. Winners of previous years awards were
| Year | Name | Area of Study |
| 2018 | Dr Jessie Prebble | Plant Systematist utilising DNA sequencing to identify New Zealand native species. |
| 2016 | Dr Amy Van Wey Lovatt | Mathematical models to describe the complex interactions between food, microbes and the human host. |
| 2014 | Dr Laura Green | Better treatments for multiple sclerosis with anti-psychotic drugs. |
| 2012 | Dr Anna Ponnampalam | Women’s health, particularly pregnancy, menstrual cycles and endometriosis |
| 2010 | Dr Julie Lim | Research on anti-cataract therapies to prevent age related nuclear cataracts. |
| 2008 | Dr Deirdre Hart | Environmental scientist researching coastal river mouths lagoons. |
| 2006 | Dr Victoria Metcalf | Studying Antarctic fish and their adaption to cold. |
| 2004 | Dr Ursula Cochran | Paleoecologist studying paleo-environments in relation to earthquakes and tsunamis. |
| 2002 | Dr Julia Charity | Project leader for the genetic engineering for future forests research team. |
| 2000 | Dr Michelle Prinsèp | Studying natural components occurring in marine organisms and sponges. |
| 1998 | Dr Helen Neil | Maritime geologist studying climate change in seabed samples from the Chatham Rise. |
| 1996 | Professor Wendy Nelson | Botanist studying seaweeds and European collections of early explorers. |
| 1994 | Professor Jacqueline Rowarth | Agricultural scientist studying grassland seed production. |
| 1992 | Dr Phillipa Gerard | Environmental entomologist studying wool carpet pests. |
| 1990 | Professor Emerita Jean Fleming | Molecular biologist studying fertility in sheep. |