Ngā Tohu Reo Māori - Māori Language Awards celebrate people and groups who are contributing to te reo Māori, so the landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand resonates with our indigenous language.
Now is the time to nominate those who are doing extraordinary things to elevate the mana or status of te reo Māori. You might know someone who is encouraging positive attitudes towards the language or a group who is increasing the number of speakers or a community who is making change.
There are 2 education award categories:
- Education (Māori Medium) - for those who further the learning of te reo Māori, through the use of te reo Māori
- Education (Open) - for those supporting te reo Māori in English medium environments.
Other categories include arts and entertainment, community, broadcasting, central and local government and more. The supreme award, Aotearoa Te Reo Māori Champion of the Year, recognises an individual or group who lives and breathes te reo Māori and inspires others to do the same.
Nominations close 14 September 2016.
For award criteria and information on how to make a nomination, go to the Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori website