Massey believes in recognising its students for their excellence. We offer several opportunities for students to showcase their achievements at the university. Learn more about the awards and achievements of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students.

Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Science Awards
The annual awards acknowledge Animal Science, Environment Science and Earth Science students, with awards for excellence going to the top student in each qualification. We've been celebrating the best and brightest since 1993.
Find out about the recipients and how to enter the annual Ag awards
Business Academic Excellence Awards
Massey Business School's annual Academic Excellence Awards recognise the academic success of the its high-performing students.
We've been recognising these high achievers since the early 2008.
Find out about the recipients and how to qualify for the academic excellence awards

Blues Sports Awards
The Blues Sports Awards are part of a longstanding tradition of recognising sporting excellence in New Zealand universities.
The annual awards recognise students achieving outstanding results in their sport and academic studies.
Health student prizes and awards
The College of Health offers prizes and awards for student achievement, contribution and academic success.
We've been recognising these high achievers since the early 2000s.
Find out about the recipients and how to qualify for the CoH prizes and awards

Exposure
Exposure is a yearly exhibition that showcases and celebrates the College of Creative Arts student artists, designers, media makers and musicians.
The event showcases the innovative work of over 380 graduating students from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts.
Doctoral student achievements
Massey's high achieving PhD and professional doctorate students earn awards and recognition for their research, exceptional theses, communication and presentation skills.
We've been recognising these high achievers since the early 2000s.
Find out about the recipients and how to qualify for the doctoral awards
Student success news
Unearthing a legacy through land, farming and family resilience
Despite following a mostly urban lifestyle while growing up, Levi Jennings had always been drawn to agriculture. Now pursuing a Bachelor of Agribusiness, he has discovered his connection to the land transcends generations and has given him a clear direction for the future.

A career change to change lives
For Suraj Thomas, studying social work wasn’t just about earning a qualification – it was about making a real difference in people’s lives. He had built a career in marketing, design and filmmaking, but found himself constantly asking: does my work truly help people?

Student designs game-changing device for people with lower limb impairments
George Philp's Leg-Up is a custom-fit orthotic device that enhances mobility and independence for people with lower limb impairments.

Forging adversity into advocacy at the global anti-doping table
Recently elected to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Council, alumni Toby Cunliffe-Steel credits both his rowing career and the knowledge and insights gained during his time at university as key factors in shaping his ability to advocate for athletes worldwide.
