Celebrate Public Health Leadership โ Nominate Today!
Each year, the Public Health Association of New Zealand (PHANZ) celebrates individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Weโre excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 Annual Public Health Awards are now open!
These awards honour outstanding contributions to public health in Aotearoa, recognising leadership, commitment, and advocacy that make a real impact.
Do you know someone whose mahi deserves to be celebrated?
๐ The 2025 Public Health Award Categories
๐น Public Health Champion
Honouring individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to public health, raised the profile of one or more public health issues, and in turn helped lift the profile of PHANZ.
๐น Tลซ Rangatira mล te Ora
Recognising an individual, group, iwi/hapลซ, or marae that has demonstrated leadership in hauora development, shown deep commitment to Hauora Mฤori, and raised the profile of Mฤori health within public health.
๐น Pasifika Public Health Award
Celebrating those who have led with integrity and purpose in Pacific public health, demonstrated unwavering commitment to Pacific Peopleโs health, and raised its visibility in Aotearoa.
๐น Asian and Ethnic Peoples Public Health Award
Acknowledging individuals or groups who have championed health equity within Asian and Ethnic communities, demonstrated strong public health leadership, and helped elevate the profile of this important mahi.
๐๏ธ Nominations close: Midnight, Friday 22 August 2025
๐ Award winners will be announced at the PHANZ Annual Conference โ 26โ27 November 2025
Letโs come together to recognise the leaders, changemakers, and unsung heroes working tirelessly to create a healthier, fairer Aotearoa.
Ngฤ mihi nui,
The PHANZ Team