See who has received an Arts Pasifika Award since 2002.
The awards have been offered annually since 1996 to celebrate excellence in Pacific arts in New Zealand. They are the only national awards for Pasifika artists across all artforms. They range from contemporary to heritage arts, and across a range of stages in the artists’ careers - from emerging to established.
Senior Pacific Artist Award
- Lonnie Hutchinson & Ani O'Neill (2023)
- ONZM Fatu Feu’u (2022)
- Andy Leleisi’uao (2021)
- Michel Tuffery MNZM (2020)
- Eteuati Ete (2019)
- Rosanna Raymond (2018)
- Nina Nawalowalo (2017)
- Dave Fane & Oscar Kightley MNZM (2016)
- Neil Ieremia (2015)
- Steve Ma Ching (2014)
- Jonathan Lemalu (2013)
- Lemi Ponifasio (2012)
- Annie Crummer (2011)
- Misa Emma Kesha (2010)
- Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi (2009)
- Igelese Ete (2008)
- Justine Simei-Barton (2007)
- Jim Vivieaere (2006)
- Opetaia Foa’i (Te Vaka) (2005)
- Nathaniel Lees (2004)
- Albert Wendt (2003)
- Johnny Penisula (2002)
Pacific Heritage Art Award (added in 2004)
- Losalia Milika Pusiaki Fifita (2023)
- Daren Kamali (2022)
- Tupumaiaga A Niue Trust (2021)
- Cora-Allan Wickliffe (2020)
- Louisa Humphry & Kaetaeta Watson (2019)
- Sulieti Fieme'a Burrows & Tui Emma Gillies (2018)
- Lakiloko Keakea (2017)
- Tuaine-Nurse Tamarua Robati ONZM (2016)
- Joana Monolagi (2015)
- Sinakiteu Women Development Group (2014)
- Ioane Aleke Fa’avae (2014)
- Atafu Tokelau Community Group (2013)
- Mary Ama and the Mamas (2012)
- Kalameli Ihaia-Alefosio (2011)
- O Mata! Tokelau Dance Group (2010)
- Falepipi he Mafola - Niuean Women Weavers Group (2009)
- Enuamanu Maruarua Atiu Society (2008)
- Dr. Okusi Mahina (2007)
- Tau Fuata Niue (2006)
- Mafi Malaga III (2005)
- Kepueli Vaomotou (2004)
Pacific Contemporary Artist Award
- Katrina Iosia (2023)
- Kulimoe’anga “Stone” Maka (2022)
- Tupe Lualua (2021)
- Tanu Gago MNZM (2020)
- Anapela Polataivao (2019)
- Angela Tiatia (2018)
- Kalisolaite Uhila(2017)
- Karlo Mila (2016)
- Lonnie Hutchinson (2015)
- Dagmar Dyck (2014)
- Victor Rodger (2013)
- Ema Tavola (2012)
- Janet Lilo (2011)
- Michel Tuffery MNZM (2010)
- Shigeyuki Kihara (2009)
- Diana Fuemana (2008)
- Nina Nawalowalo (2007)
- Sima Urale (2006)
- John Ioane (2005)
- Lemi Ponifasio (MAU Dance) (2004)
- Filipe Tohi (2003)
- Richard Shortland-Cooper (2002)
Pacific Toa Artist Award
Established in 2019 and recognises the contribution of a Pasifika artist with the lived experience of disability to the standing, and standard, of Pacific arts nationally or globally.
- Lavinia Lovo (2023)
- Ululau Ama - Pacific Toa Award (2022)
- Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Tua (2021)
- Pelenakeke Brown and Lusi Faiva (2020)
- Pati Umaga QSM (2019)
Special Recognition Award
Established in 2013 to recognise special contribution to the standing, and standard, of Pacific arts in Aotearoa and/or internationally.
- Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Inc (2023)
- Fa’amoana John Luafutu (2022)
- Troy Tu’ua (2022)
- Lindah Lepou (2021)
- Tanya Muagututi'a (2020)
- Glenda Tuaine (2019)
- Iosefa Enari (2018)
- Noma Sio-Faiumu(2017)
- Kolokesa U. Māhina-Tuai (2016)
- Lisa Taouma (2015)
- Ela To'omaga-Kaikilekofe (2014)
- Sean Mallon (2013)
- Parris Goebel (2013)
Emerging Pacific Artist
- David Feauai-Afaese (2023)
- Dahlia Malaeulu (2022)
- Vivian Aue (2021)
- Pati Solomona Tyrell (2020)
- Tyla Vaeau (2019)
- Leki Jackson Bourke (2018)
- Tupua Tigafua (2017)
- Anonymouz (Matthew Faiumu Salapu) (2016)
- Ane Tonga (2015)
- Grace Taylor (2014)
- Suli Moa (2013)
- Justin Haiu (2012)
- Kulimoe’anga ‘Stone’ Maka (2011)
- Visesio Siasau (2010)
- Poulima Salima (2009)
- Linda Tuafale Tanoa’I (2008)
- WakaUra Dance Group (2007)
- Tusiata Avia (2006)
- Miria George (2005)
- Lonnie Hutchinson (2004)
- Shigeyuki Kihara (2003)
- Peter Panoa (2002)
Iosefa Enari Memorial Award
- Hayden Afele-Nickel (2023)
- Joshua Pearson (2022)
- Ridge Ponini (2021)
- Moses Mackay (2020)
- Samson Setu (2019)
- Benson Wilson (2018)
- Filipe Manu(2017)
- Madison Nonoa (2016)
- Manase Tapuaki Mei Langi Latu (2015)
- No award in 2014
- Natalia Mann (2013)
- Isabella Moore (2012)
- Marlena Devoe (2011)
- Pene Junior Pati (2010)
- Elisha Na’otala Fa’I (2009)
- James Ioelu (2008)
- Sani Muliaumaseali’i (2007)
- Aivale Cole (2006)
- Ramonda Taleni (2005)
- Bonadventure Allan – Moetaua (2004)
- Daphne Collins (2003)
- Ben Makisi (2002)
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