2016 Winners

Our 2016 winners were selected from 14 finalists representing some of this year’s outstanding achievements in education.

Watch the videos we’ve produced and discover the stories behind these early childhood services and schools.

You can also view videos about the Finalists here.

Current awards status

Finalists announced

View the finalists

Excellence in Engaging – Atahāpara Award

McAuley Engaging 280x215 — Principal and Staff, McAuley High School Watch their video

Excellence in Leading – Atakura Award

RBHS Leading 280x215 — Rotorua Boys' High School Watch their video

Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Atatū Award

Kaiti Teaching and Learning 280x215 — Te Puna Reo o Puhi Kaiti Watch their video

Excellence in Governing – Awatea Award

Rangitoto Governing 280x215 — Rangitoto College Watch their video

Education Focus Prize – Takatū Prize

Karanga Mai Focus 280x215 — Karanga Mai Young Parents’ College & Early Learning Centre Watch their video

The Prime Minister's Supreme Award – Takiri Ko Te Ata

McAuley Supreme 280x215 — Principal and Staff, McAuley High School Watch their video

2015 Winners

Our 2015 winners were selected from 11 finalists and exemplify outstanding achievements in early childhood education, primary and secondary schooling. We have produced short videos, to showcase each of our winner's stories, below.

You can also view videos about the Finalists here.

Excellence in Engaging - Atahāpara Award

WINNERS Barnados — Teaching Team, Barnardos KidStart Childcare, Hastings Watch their video

Excellence in Leading - Atakura Award

WINNERS Central — Central Regional Health School Watch their video

Excellence in Teaching & Learning - Atatū Award

WINNERS Whakairo — Whakairo Course of Study, Gisborne Boys’ High School Watch their video

Education Focus Prize - Takatū Prize

WINNERS Mangere — Teaching Team, Mangere Bridge Kindergarten Watch their video

The Prime Minister's Supreme Award - Takiri ko te ata

WINNERS Gisborne — Gisborne Boys’ High School Watch their video

2014 winners

Our 2014 winners were selected from 14 finalists and exemplify outstanding achievements in early childhood education, primary or secondary schooling, or collaboration between secondary schools, tertiary providers and employers.

We have produced short videos, to showcase each of our winner's stories, below.

Excellence in Engaging - Atahāpara Award

WINNERS stThomas2 — St Thomas of Canterbury College – Social Enterprise Hub Watch their video

Excellence in Leading - Atakura Award

WINNERS makoura2 — Makoura College, staff, whānau and Board of Trustees Watch their video

Excellence in Teaching & Learning - Atatū Award

WINNERS kerikeri — Joint Winner: Kerikeri High School Watch their video

Excellence in Teaching & Learning - Atatū Award

WINNERS otumoetai2 — Joint Winner: Otumoetai Intermediate School Watch their video

Excellence in Governing - Awatea Award

WINNERS nokuteao2 — Nōku Te Ao Watch their video

Education Focus Prize - Takatū Prize

WINNERS topofsouth2 — Top of the South Trades Academy Watch their video