Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Tagata Pasifika

The Pacific voice on
New Zealand television
since 1987

Sunpix Awards

PACIFIC COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
This category recognises those Pacific People who lead community organisations in any field that strengthen Pacific communities. Our communities benefit from leadership of this kind – and many of our community leaders are our unsung heroes.

PACIFIC EDUCATION AWARD
The key to Pacific progress in Aotearoa is Education. From early childhood education to tertiary study, this category recognises Pacific contribution to improving Pacific communities achieve

PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARD
Understanding and participating in the modern economy requires special skill for Pacific people. Business and economic acumen creates opportunity and jobs for our people. Nominees for this category can be made from across our communities in Aotearoa.

PACIFIC EMERGING LEADERSHIP AWARD
This category recognises Pacific Youth Leadership and the valuable foundation Pacific Youth Leadership creates for the future. Nominees in this category should be aged between 16 and 23.

PACIFIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARD
Pacific people are conscious of our health and wellbeing despite the worrying statistics – nominations for this category will be those in the community who strive to improve the health and wellbeing.

PACIFIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award celebrates an organisation that makes important contribution to Pacific communities in their work. This category recognises programmes, projects, or initiatives that benefit Pacific families and communities. Nominees in this category are government agencies, and private sector not for profit organisations with outstanding programmes and services specifically tailored and designed for Pacific communities in New Zealand.

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Sunpix Pacific Peoples Awards

Nominations are NOW CLOSED for the 2024 Awards

Pacific Enterprise AwardSponsored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Pacific Service Excellence Award

Pacific Health & Wellbeing Award Sponsored by Pasifika Futures

Pacific Community Leadership Award Sponsored by Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Partners

2022: Le’ausālilō Dr Sadat Muaiava

2022: Emeritus Tagaloatele Professor Peggy Fairbairn-Dunlop

2020: Sosaiete Aoga Amata Sāmoa I Aotearoa (SAASIA)

2020: Lynn Lolokini Ikimotu Pavihi

2019: Tupe Tai

2019: Edmond Fehoko

2018: Dr Rae Si’ilata

2018: Viliami Teumohenga

2017: Metua Daniel Atutolu

2017: Niusila Faamanatu – Etuati

2016: Gina Lefaoseu

2016: Charles Leota

2015: Teresia Teaiwa

2015: Fiso John Fiso

2022: ‘Anau Mesiu Henry 

2022: Laura Keil-Hall

2020: Rob Teina

2020: Amatailevi Stella Muller

2019: Lisa Taouma

2019: Robbie Kainuku

2018: Eli Tagi

2018: Saia Latu

2017: Innes Logan

2017: Josiah Pasikale

2016: Hamish Crooks

2016: Michael Meredith

2015: Agnes Loheni

2022: Soana Muimuiheata

2022: Tofilau Talalelei Taufale

2020: Dr Apisalome Talemaitoga

2020:Safaato’a (To’a) Fereti

2019: Fuimaono Karl Pulotu-Endemann

2019: Malia Fuimaono

2018: Dr Andrew Chan Mow

2018: Aiga Pouoa

2017: Tupou Neiufi

2017: Dave Letele

2016: Matafanua Hilda Fa’asalele

2016: Tevita Funaki

2015: Dr Joe Williams

2015: Buck Stowers

2022: ‘Alakihihifo Vailala

2022: Vaiola Tauti 

2020: Aigagalefili Fepulea’I Tapua’i

2020: Tatyana Manoa

2019: Brianna Fruean

2019: Robin Kapeteni

2018: Asena Tolungamaka

2018: Garth-Yaki Alofa

2017: Tommy Nee

2017: Joisah Tualamali’i

2016: Flora Apulu

2016: Dejealous Sili Palota Kopa

2015: Masiu Vainikolo

2015: Arizona Leger

2022: Moana Connect 

2022: Mana Moana

2020: Pasifika Medical Association

2020: Talanoa Ako

2019: Pacific PowerUP – MOE

2019: CIDANZ

2018: Ministry of Education – Dual Languages resources team

2018: Pacific Arts Centre

2022: David Latu

2022: Hana Melania Halalele

2020: Rachel Enosa

2020: Sally Dalhousie

2019: Hellen Puhipuhi

2019: Chris Te’o

2018: Akerei Maresala Thomson

2018: Feagaigafou Tupa’i

2017: Allan Va’a

2017: Phylesha Brown Acton

2016: Joseph Fa’afiu

2016: Fa’anānā Efeso Collins

2015: Vui Mark Gosche

2015: Tupou Manapori

2022: Imelda Rokoua

2020: Leilani-Grace Richardson

2019: Tuipoloa Opetaia Aati

2018: Logan Poloai

2017: Ana Blakelock

Pacific Education AwardSponsored by Ministry of Education

Pacific Emerging Leadership AwardSponsored by Le Va

ProCare Health – Pacific Top Year 5 Medical Student

Pacific Enterprise AwardSponsored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Pacific Service Excellence AwardSponsored by Te Pataka Whaioranga - Pharmac

Pacific Health & Wellbeing AwardSponsored by Pasifika Futures

Pacific Community Leadership AwardSponsored by Ministry for Pacific Peoples

Pacific Emerging Leadership Award

Pacific Enterprise Award

Pacific Health and Welbeing Award

Pacific Education Award

Pacific Community Leadership Award

Pacific Service and Excellence

Pacific Emerging Leadership Award

Pacific Enterprise Award

Pacific Health and Welbeing Award

Pacific Education Award

Pacific Emerging Leadership Award

Pacific Service and Excellence

Partners

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