Residential Excellence Awards
2025 Residential Excellence Awards: View photos here
About the awards
Rooted in the spirit of unity and shared commitment encapsulated by the motto, "He waka eke noa | we’re all in this together," each year, Ngā Wharenoho | Accommodation comes together to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the residents through the Residential Excellence Awards.
Residents earn their nominations through exceptional actions recognised by their peers and staff. The awards spotlight accomplishments in the following categories:
Āwhina | Service
This category acknowledges individuals who volunteer their time and effort to support our accommodation communities. It is a way to thank and honour those who, without seeking recognition or financial reward, demonstrate exceptional dedication and passion. These individuals inspire others to make service an integral part of their lives.
Subcategories:
- PASS Mentors
- Volunteering
- Service to Accommodation
- RAC Representatives
Whanaungatanga | Community
This category acknowledges residents who have made significant contributions to the residential community, demonstrating leadership and fostering a sense of belonging. These individuals serve as role models, helping create a positive and enriching residential experience. The "Global Citizenship" subcategory specifically recognises international residents who contribute meaningfully to the community.
Subcategories:
- Community
- Spirit & Involvement
- Global Citizenship
- Leadership
Kotahitanga | Inclusion
This category celebrates those who actively foster a culture of inclusion, ensuring fairness and empowering everyone to contribute their best. It honours individuals who go above and beyond to embrace diversity and make our accommodation a more inclusive, welcoming place to live and study.
Subcategories:
- Championing Disability Inclusion
- Championing Gender Equality
- Championing Rainbow Inclusion
- Championing the Removal of Barriers
Tiaki Taiao | Sustainability
This category recognises residents who are passionate advocates for environmental sustainability. It honours those who promote sustainable practices, collaborate with organisations for change, and lead by example through their commitment to a greener future.
Subcategories:
- Communication
- Partnering for Change
- Sustainable Practices
As we celebrate these achievements, we are reminded that through the collaborative efforts of kainoho | residents, Ngā Wharenoho contributes to the ongoing aspiration to be a vibrant and inclusive home for all.
Congratulations to our winners for 2025
| Āwhina | Service | |
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Aaron Law Abby Laird Abigail Neumann Adam Nagy Adifaah Jalil Alana Vaetoru Alex Hickey Alex Yip Angela Tuiafiso Angelina Albuquerque Anja Crombie Annie-Rose Collins Arn Nuth Arpit Joshi Aulelio Sa'e Bella Potter Benedict Loulie-Wijtenburg Benjamin Mueggenburg Sanchez Bradley Agliam Brianna Whippy Bruce Zheng Caleb Wright Catherine Wei Celeste Mitten Claudia Sayers Clyde Zhen Damian Beaven Dana Lee Dania Binti Mohd Rizal Danise Margraff David Lu Divya Srinivasa Dominick Baguioro Elyse Calbayram Florence Parker Gabriel Gerente Hyeonchae Kim Imma De La Torre Ivan Howes Jack Pennefather Jake Shearer Negrete James Warnock Janaia Levao |
Jennifer Butcher Jessica Cotter Jingyi Zhou Jun Hee Cho Katrina Callista Keri-Kima Lumukana Kieran Maternaghan Lachie Parsons Levin Sherin Lino Lino Linxuan Zhang Luke Tuhairwe Mackenzie Reid Madoc Bradley-Bridge Marissa Wu Matthew Flint Max Shallard Melenaite Falekaono Mitchell Cole Nathaniel Fasitaue Neeraj Yarlagadda Neve Post Nick Blakey Niko Adams Perenise Lam Pisethbaramey Chhoun Quito Jugo Reipae Dunn Rianna Hall Ruth Prasad Ryan Williams Sapphire'Mae Tutini Selina Camillo Sendhil Rungasamy Shilei Ralph Storm Peita Talia Uluinayau Te Paea Ma'u Teariki Teiotu Tino Schlagowski Tristan Wills Xavier Aue Yilin Hou Zalán Lizán |
| Whanaungatanga | Community | |
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Adelina Jones Alana Vaetoru Allen Palemia Anders Christian Damgaard Anja Crombie Aoatea Gardner Austin Sarney Bailie Edmonds Bernadette Sulu Bowen Gao Caleb Wright Candese Hellesoe Carmel Ivy Rose Fullick Carter Jackways Cheidan Moetara Dale Kemohan Darcy Porter Dave Sharma Edie Martin Ella Bartlett Emily Allen Erina Islam Esta Chaplin Georgina Lacayo Suazo Gregory Filimoehala Hope Maistry Jamie Robinson Janaia Levao Jared Lasike Jessica McCarthny Jivanni Helu Joules Jordan Ky Bartlett Lucas De Azambuja Cao Mahalia McKenzie
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Matthew Fautuaali'i Taia Matthew Flint Meerab Qaisar Meg Koppen Mereana Huirama-Moore Morningstar Finau Nathan Kettler Nathaniel Vito Naut De Vries Nick Blakey Nikau Irihei Nikau Balme Noorpreet Jalaf Perenise Lam Philipp Drixler Piseth Pok Priscilla Rasmussen Tiyeti QiQi Zhu Raj Bajwa Rohit Rajaraman Ryan Williams Samuel Scanlan Sofia Currie Sofia Musa Stella Barry Storm Peita Tangaroa Brown Tatsuichi Narita Te Rauhiriwa Kilkelly Teina Hingston-Mill Theo Powell Tile Evalu Viktoria Hazag |
| Kotahitanga | Inclusion |
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Adela Lee Alex Yip Ivan Howes Jared Manning Jimmy Ma Melanie Vaka Mia O'Sullivan Nancy Yu Samuel Hewlett Sophie Callander Takarea Tunoho |
| Tiaki Taiao | Sustainability |
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Arjun Nagarajan Meiling Zhou Dave Sharma Jimi Angel Donovan Bhavin Patel Sasha Rodenko Olivia Raxworthy Dominick Baguioro Zhenyu Wang Winifred Lepcha Odath |