Student awards and achievements , Ngā tohu, ngā taumata a ngā tauira

Celebrating success and acknowledging our top students in academic and research excellence is essential at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.

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

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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.

Find out how to enter the annual sports awards

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

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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.

Find out about the yearly exhibition

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

Discover the inspiring success stories of our students, many of whom are balancing studying alongside other commitments.

Forging adversity into advocacy at the global anti-doping table

Wednesday 5 March 2025

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.

Toby rowing out on a lake

Swimming toward success: travel fund fuels student athlete’s global debut

Friday 14 February 2025

Student athlete and International Sport Travel Fund recipient Sam Brown had the opportunity to make his debut on the world stage in December, competing at the World Swimming Short Course Championships in Hungary.

Man swimming backstroke in a pool

Exploring the depths of sustainability from reef to research

Monday 10 February 2025

Inspired by her dad’s love for diving, Kaiya Elmes pursued a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science to deepen her commitment to environmental sustainability.

Girl in the ocean smiling and wearing scuba gear.

Navy officer finds maritime value in aviation degree

Wednesday 22 January 2025

An aviation enthusiast and student pilot who became a sailor and then a Warfare Officer is now revisiting aviation through tertiary studies at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University.