Te Ururangi Award for Education is special recognition of the extraordinary contribution, sacrifice and commitment of an individual in the New Zealand education sector.
Te Waipuna-ā-Rangi Award for Arts and Entertainment is special recognition of the extraordinary contribution, sacrifice and commitment of an individual in the New Zealand arts and entertainment industry.
Te Tupu-ā-Rangi Award for Health and Science is special recognition of outstanding initiatives and programmes created and implemented in a clinical or non-clinical context which positively contributes to the development and retention of a capable health workforce.
Te Waitā Award for Sport is special recognition of a sportsperson or member of a sports team who demonstrates excellence in their discipline at a national and/or international level.
Te Waitī Award for Te Reo and Tikanga is special recognition of individuals who are championing the revitalisation of the Māori language and culture and proactively increasing awareness and status of te reo Māori in New Zealand society.
Hiwa i te Rangi Award for Community is a new category in 2017 in special recognition of the outstanding contribution and achievements of community programmes, projects and/or initiatives.
Te Tupu-ā-Nuku Award for Business and Innovation is special recognition of inspiring New Zealanders whose game-changing discoveries, research or innovations are a driving force in our society.