Nominations typically open in March, with the Awards Event scheduled for August. Nomination forms will be published on this page as soon as they are available, so please check back for updates.

One Distinguished Contribution Award is available per annum. The purpose of the award is to recognise a specific contribution to the Business School.

Contact: Christine Wise

The Professional Staff Excellence Awards recognise the demonstration of, commitment to, or excellence related to any University value. Our values - respect and integrity, excellence and service, are detailed in Tāraitia Waka | Shaping Futures, the University of Auckland Business School Strategic Plan 2023 – 2025. Nominations that showcase multiple values and principles are strongly encouraged and will be favoured by the selection committee.

Contact: Adrian Cenon

The Business School may award up to seven Research Excellence Awards per annum in one or all of the appropriate categories. These awards relate to research conducted, and contributions made, while employed at the University of Auckland Business School.

Contact: Juan Camilo Rodriguez

The Business School may award up to six Teaching Excellence Awards per annum in one or all of the appropriate categories below. These awards relate to teaching conducted, and contributions made, while employed at the University of Auckland Business School.

Contact: Lauren Zhuolan

One Academic Service Contribution Award is available per annum. The award recognises exceptional academic citizenship, service and/or leadership by a member of the academic staff and will be made in recognition of an outstanding contribution to, and/or achievement in, the nominee’s department, school or the University.

Contact: Christine Wise

Successful external engagement is integral to being a relevant and impactful Business School and being well-regarded by external stakeholders. The importance of external engagement and having a positive impact on society is also anchored in the University’s strategic plan, Taumata Teitei. Against this background, the Business School seeks to recognise excellence in this field.

Contact: Julie Kim

This award recognises exceptional service, leadership, and/or organisational citizenship by a member of the academic or professional staff and will be made in recognition of an outstanding contribution to, and/or achievement in relation to Te Ao Māori.

Contact: Carol Le Couteur

This award recognises exceptional service, leadership, and/or organisational citizenship by a member of the academic or professional staff and will be made in recognition of an outstanding contribution to, and/or achievement in relation to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Contact: Carol Le Couteur

This award recognises exceptional service, leadership, and/or organisational citizenship by a member of the academic or professional staff and will be made in recognition of an outstanding contribution to, and/or achievement in relation to Pacific success and impact.

Contact: Carol Le Couteur

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Excellence Award is open to professional and academic staff members either individually or as part of a team/group. The award recognised exemplary contributions to, or leadership of, health, safety and wellbeing for staff, students, stakeholders, or community.

Contact: Adrian Cenon