BLAKE Awards nominations 

• Pūtaiao/Science – Recognising a leader in the research and scientific field, including leaders in Māori methods.
• Pakihi Auaha/Business – Recognising a leader in developing solutions through innovative or entrepreneurial action, likely to be in a business or social enterprise context.
• Pouako / Communication & Education – Recognising a leader contributing to environmental progress through effective communication, including education and knowledge sharing.
• Poutoko Hapori / Community – Recognising a leader contributing to the environment through their work with and in their community, including Māori settings.
• Rangatahi / Youth – Recognising a young person (24 and under) demonstrating significant environment leadership.
• Ngā Kura / Schools – The only ‘group award’ – this is for a school/kura making a significant impact with their delivery of environmental education. Schools of any age group are welcome to be nominated.

Please select whether you are nominating an individual or a school.

Please note applications will be closing on 16th June 2025.