• Lifetime Achievement:

Awarded to a person or group who has consistently shared their time, energy, knowledge and skill for the betterment of the Arts in Murihiku.

Lifetime Achievement nominations HERE

• Leadership in the Arts:

Awarded to an individual who has voluntarily steered groups or individuals to success  and has inspired and empowered those around them through leadership, management or administration.

Leadership in the Arts nominations HERE

• Leadership in Arts Education:

Awarded to an individual, group or institution who displays passionate, innovative and accessible education in the arts.

Leadership in Arts Education nominations HERE

• Emerging talent:

Awarded to an individual Year 9-13 who displays great talent and skill in their field and who is working towards a future in the arts.

Emerging talent nominations HERE

• Production excellence:

Awarded to an individual who displays excellent dedication and skills in helping bring an artistic endeavour to the public behind the scenes, for example ; producers, production secretaries, arts administrators, stage managers, set and lighting designers and curators.

Production excellence nominations HERE

• He tohu kia mau ki nga taonga tuku iho:

Awarded to a group or individual who is independently pursuing the reclamation, preservation and celebration of te ao Māori in their practise. Awarded to those who hold onto, maintain and develop those treasures and knowledge handed down from our ancestors.

He tohu kia mau ki nga taonga tuku iho nominations HERE

• Patronage award:

Awarded to a business or sponsor who has consistently supported the arts through support, patronage, collaboration and encouragement.

Patronage award nominations HERE

• Creative Excellence Award:

Awarded to a person or group who has shown skill, creativity, innovation and mastery in their field.

Creative Excellence Award nominations HERE

• Community Catalyst:

Awarded to an person or group that has made significant contributions to fostering a sense of community and connection within the Murihiku arts scene.

Community Catalyst nominations HERE

Supreme:

Awarded to an individual or group who has exemplified the kaupapa of Arts Muirihiku and these awards in the period from July 2024 until April 2026.  A practitioner, group or producer who has pushed boundaries, inspired others, and made a lasting impression on the Murihiku artistic landscape. The winner embodies excellence, creativity, and significant impact and will be chosen by the judges from the pool of finalists.