Distinguished Alumni Awards
These awards honour graduates who have made exceptional contributions to their professions and communities. These awards celebrate individuals whose remarkable achievements and leadership have had a profound impact on their fields.
Current Awardees
Bella Takiari-Brame, MMS (Dist.)
Committed to affecting positive change in her communities, Bella is an experienced, influential and dedicated professional director committed to increasing the understanding of Te Ao Māori and equality in governance.
Stephen Knightly, MMS
Using gaming to address critical issues from mental health to financial literacy and helping to drive a $440 million industry in the process has seen, Stephen is an advocate for digital technologies and games sector.
Rukumoana Schaafhausen MNZM, LLB
A strong advocate for a future that embraces both prosperity and sustainability, Waikato Alumna Rukumoana has forged a career in both law and governance and lives a life dedicated to serving Kiingitanga.
