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.
Sunpix Pacific Peoples Awards supported by MBIE
Nominations are CLOSED for the 2023 Awards
Friday, 10th November
Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau
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
- 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
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
Previous Winners
Pacific Emerging Leadership AwardSponsored by Le Va
- 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
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.
Previous Winners
ProCare Health – Pacific Top Year 5 Medical Student
- 2022: Imelda Rokoua
- 2020: Leilani-Grace Richardson
- 2019: Tuipoloa Opetaia Aati
- 2018: Logan Poloai
- 2017: Ana Blakelock
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.
Previous Winners
Pacific Enterprise AwardSponsored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- 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
- 2015: Uluomato’otua Aiono
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.
Previous Winners
Pacific Service Excellence AwardSponsored by Te Pataka Whaioranga - Pharmac
- 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
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.
Previous Winners
Pacific Health & Wellbeing AwardSponsored by Pasifika Futures
- 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
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 of Pacific People.
Previous Winners
Pacific Community Leadership AwardSponsored by Ministry for Pacific Peoples
- 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
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.
Previous Winners
