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The Jack Murtagh Trophy was
donated by the late Mrs Rita Murtagh. She generously donated a handsome silver tray 42cm in diameter, and is mounted inside a specially made display case) to the Society in 1990 to be used as a Trophy in memory of her husband, Jack Murtagh. He was one of the founder members of the Cartophilic Society of NZ and was also known worldwide in Cartophilic circles. It was said that he had the largest collection in the southern hemisphere. | 
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The trophy was first awarded in 1991. The winner's name and date are inscribed on the back of the large trophy which is held for one year and then passed on to the next winner. However each winner is also presented with a miniature (18cm diameter) which is held permanently.
The Jack Murtagh Trophy is awarded to the author of the best article appearing in the six issues of the Society newsletter Cardlines, as judged and voted on by members. Any article appearing in the newsletters from the January-February issue of that year are eligible. The trophy is awarded at each AGM. | |