From 2007 – 2025 Ako Aotearoa was proud
to have managed Te Whatu Kairangi.
These national tertiary teaching awards celebrated outstanding tertiary educators who made a difference
to learners, their whānau and communities.
Awardee Community
Since 2007, the awards have celebrated over 300 outstanding tertiary educators. Read the awardee citations and watch video profiles.
Teaching and Learning profiles
Read stories of innovative strategies and excellent teaching practice from award winning Tertiary educators across a range of disciplines and contexts.