Awards
Physical Education New Zealand recognises the excellence, achievement and service of its members through a range of awards.
The 2023 Awards were presented on Monday 3rd July 2023 in Kirikiriroa. Our 2023 Awards night was such a celebration of all things Physical Education Te ao Kori Aotearoa! Thank you to all our people who nominated, helped on the committee and won awards! We cannot wait for 2024 to be flooded with more nominations and celebrate again with you all!
Life Member Award
Alison Schofield
The Physical Education New Zealand Life Award honour is prestigious. It is given only when the service rendered has been nationwide, and outstanding in nature. This is awarded to members who have given long and distinguished service to physical education.
Her remarkable journey spans over three decades, marked by outstanding service and selfless dedication.
Even in the twilight of her career, she continues to contribute, supporting the Ministry of Education in the development of new NCEA standards and products.
The PENZ Life Member Award was presented to Alison Schofield.
Te lho-Takaro Ringawera Award
Harko Brown
This award is incredibly special, and can only be awarded by the PENZ Board for contributions to the physical education profession. It is often awarded for work that is done in obscurity to someone who works humbly and tirelessly for the profession. Their work is highly prized just like the distinguished and respected work of a ‘ringawera’ on the marae. It is considered ‘golden’ work.
With every game played and every smile shared, his legacy as a kaitiaki of Ngā taonga tākaro continues to inspire, empower, and bridge the past and future of physical education. His unwavering efforts are truly ‘golden’ and we honour Harko for his mahi and contribution to physical education in Aotearoa.
The Te lho-Takaro Ringawera Award was presented to Harko Brown.
Excellence in Physical Education Award
Rototuna Senior High School
The Excellence in Physical Education Award recognises a syndicate, department or school’s excellence in physical education curriculum delivery.
This award acknowledges the many outstanding contributions and efforts of groups of passionate teachers in understanding the place, purpose and potential of quality physical education in the lives of young people.
This physical education department epitomises the very essence of excellence.Their dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to their students and the wider community have set a standard of excellence that is both admirable and inspiring.
The Excellence in Physical Education Award was presented to Rototuna Senior High School.
Tane Pepeke Award
Annmarie McDonald
The Tane Pepeke award recognises an individual or group who have embraced te ao Māori in ways that deepen and enrich learning experiences and promote excellence in physical education.
Through her leadership, she has fostered an environment that embraces and celebrates te ao Māori, infusing the Health and Physical Education curriculum with Māori cultural perspectives. As such she has created a space where ākonga can connect with their cultural identity, fostering a sense of pride and belonging.
The Tane Pepeke Award was presented to Annmarie McDonald
The Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognises the outstanding contributions new teachers make to the physical education of young people, to their colleagues and the settings in which they work.
Nominees are individuals who have been working in the profession for less than five years and have demonstrated a passion for, or made a notable contribution to, physical education.
This year two individuals received the Rising Star Award.
Natasha Brill
The first recipient is a loyal and hardworking individual, who consistently reaches for ways to go above and beyond to support others. We are confident that she will continue to inspire, innovate, and lead with excellence in the years to come.
The first Rising Star Award was presented to Natasha Brill.
Nicola Ratima
The second recipient has made a significant impact in the short time she has been at her school. It is testament to her passion, innovation, and commitment to quality physical education. Her ability to bridge cultural connections and incorporate them into her teaching has created a more inclusive and enriching learning environment for all.
The second Rising Star Award was presented to Nicola Ratima.
Outstanding Physical Education Teacher Award
Nick Leask
The Outstanding Physical Education Teacher Award recognises a Physical Education New Zealand member who has made a significant contribution to the physical education profession.
He has played a pivotal role in bringing his kura into the 21st-century learning landscape with Physical Education and Health. His incorporation of te ao Māori and history through place-based learning has been truly remarkable. He goes above and beyond to ensure that everyone he interacts with in the realm of physical education feels comfortable, happy, and empowered to learn.
The Outstanding Physical Educator Award was presented to Nick Leask.
Awards
Physical Education New Zealand recognises the excellence, achievement and service of its members through a range of awards.
Nominations for the 2023 Physical Education New Zealand Awards are now open. Nominations close Friday 5th May 2023.
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Sir Alexander Gillies Medal
The Sir Alexander Gillies Medal recognises distinguished and outstanding service to Physical Education New Zealand and the profession of physical education.
The award is the most prestigious that Physical Education New Zealand can grant and it is awarded rarely for outstanding sustained, career-long services of national or international significance to the profession.
Life Member
The award of Life Member may conferred by Physical Education New Zealand on members who have given long and distinguished service in the cause of physical education.
Fellow of Physical Education New Zealand
The award of Fellow is granted to members who are regarded as having made a significant contribution to the purpose, aims and work of the association. This award recognises and honours Physical Education New Zealand members who have made sustained and significant contribution to Physical Education New Zealand and the physical education profession.
Rising Star
The Rising Star Award recognises a teacher in the early stages of their teaching career who has demonstrated that they make significant contribution to the physical education of students. This award was previously called Outstanding New Professional.
Excellence in Physical Education
The Excellence in Physical Education Award recognises a syndicate, department or school’s excellence in physical education curriculum delivery. This award was previously called Outstanding Physical Education.
Outstanding Physical Education Teacher
The Outstanding Physical Education Teacher Award recognises a Physical Education New Zealand member who has made a significant contribution to the physical education of students.
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Rising Star
The Rising Star Award recognises a teacher in the early stages of their teaching career who has demonstrated that they make significant contribution to the physical education of students. This award was previously called Outstanding New Professional.
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Tama te Uira me Hine te Uira
Tama te Uira me Hine te Uira recognises a teacher who is making a significant contribution within a physical education space.
Tane Pepeke
The Tane Pepeke award recognises an individual or group who have used a Te Ao Māori lens to achieve outstanding results within a physical education space.
Lady Joan Gillies Undergraduate Student Award
This award recognises excellence in critical evaluation by a tertiary student on a physical education topic.
AS Lewis Student Award
This award recognises excellence in critical analysis by a secondary school student on a physical education topic.
Te Iho-Takaro Ringawera
This award is made by the Physical Education New Zealand Board for contributions to the profession that may be leftfield because at times they will be removed from the day-to-day work of Physical Education. The contribution is “golden” in that it is often done in obscurity but is highly prized as in the distinguished and respected work of a ‘ringawera’. This annual award will be passed on from one awardee to the next at the award ceremony at National Conference. Nominations are not called for this award.
Check out all award winners on our Honours Board here