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
Massey athletes make their mark at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Athletes connected to Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University were among those who represented Aotearoa New Zealand at the recent Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Analysing code and currents to get ahead
James Senior developed an early love of efficiency, analysis and problem solving. As a Bachelor of Science student and canoe slalom athlete, he has found that each pursuit strengthens the other, continually shaping how he approaches a challenge.
From tradie to filmmaker: Commercial Music student turns his love of music and film into Scenic Soundscape
Commercial Music student Jean Thoral has created his own film series, Scenic Soundscape, with support from Greater Wellington Regional Council, the French Embassy, Fujifilm New Zealand, CentrePort, and Boosted.
Massey’s sporting stars recognised as 2026 Blues Awards finalists announced
The finalists have been announced for the 2026 Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University Blues Awards, with student athletes recognised for their outstanding achievements across the sporting and academic fields.
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