The fellowship was conceived in the late sixties by Celia Manson and Sheilah Winn who set up the Winn-Manson Menton Trust which funds it. It was first sponsored by Meridian Energy, then by New Zealand Post from 2007 to 2011. Creative New Zealand contributed a grant in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Previous recipients include:
- Kate Camp (2016)
- Anna Jackson (2015)
- Mandy Hager (2014)
- Greg McGee (2013)
- Justin Paton (2012)
- Chris Price (2010)
- Ken Duncum (2009)
- Jenny Pattrick (2008)
- Stuart Hoar (2007)
- Dame Fiona Kidman (2006)
- Ian Wedde (2005)
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