Judges & Categories

Judges

Our judges for both the Murihiku and Central Lakes Art Exhibition and Awards will be announced soon.

Each of our judges have a strong background in the arts, and are knowledgable in a wide variety of mediums. They spend several days carefully considering each art entry before choosing a winner.

Winners are contacted prior to the awards night, where our judges will present the awards and explain why each piece was selected. Judges decisions are final.

Early Childhood

Māori Culture and Heritage Award 

This can include traditional

and/or contemporary Māori materials, practices and

processes. 

Pacific Culture and Heritage Award 

This can include traditional

and/or contemporary Pasifika materials, practices and

processes. 

Kaitiaki Award 

This award is for a creation that shows an understanding of guardianship and protection of

our environment. Consider sustainability of taonga and

how we can preserve and

protect our natural resources

for future generations.

Innovation Award 

This award is for a creation that encompasses innovative ideas. This could include using

innovative methods,

applications, materials,

concepts and perspectives. 

Whanaungatanga Award 

The creation has reached

outside the walls of the centre/kindergarten to involve community, whānau, experts, agencies and the tamariki in

the development of the artwork. 

Aspiring Artist Award 

This is an award for an

individual entry. This recognises

an outstanding piece of art and

an artist who shows promise. 

Mīharo Supreme Art Award 

Outstanding concepts and execution. This piece has the potential to start conversations

or cause people to think,

question or inquire.

Digital Excellence Award 

This award celebrates the innovation and creativity of ICT based applications and

initiatives.

Primary (Year 1-6)

Māori Culture and Heritage Award 

This can include traditional

and/or contemporary Māori materials, practices and

processes. 

Pacific Culture and Heritage Award 

This can include traditional

and/or contemporary Pasifika materials, practices and

processes. 

Kaitiaki Award 

This award is for a creation that shows an understanding of guardianship and protection of

our environment. Consider sustainability of taonga and

how we can preserve and

protect our natural resources

for future generations.

Innovation Award 

This award is for a creation that encompasses innovative ideas.

This could include using

innovative methods,

applications, materials,

concepts and perspectives. 

Whanaungatanga Award 

The creation has reached

outside the walls of the centre/kindergarten to involve community, whānau, experts, agencies and the tamariki in

the development of the artwork. 

Aspiring Artist Award 

This is an award for an

individual entry. This recognises

an outstanding piece of art and

an artist who shows promise. 

Mīharo Supreme Art Award 

Outstanding concepts and execution. This piece has the potential to start conversations

or cause people to think,

question or inquire.

Digital Excellence Award 

This award celebrates the

innovation and creativity of ICT based applications and

initiatives.

Secondary (Year 7-13)

Māori Culture and Heritage Award 

This can include traditional

and/or contemporary Māori materials, practices and

processes. 

Pacific Culture and Heritage Award 

This can include traditional

and/or contemporary Pasifika materials, practices and

processes. 

Kaitiaki Award 

This award is for a creation that shows an understanding of guardianship and protection of

our environment. Consider sustainability of taonga and

how we can preserve and

protect our natural resources

for future generations.

Innovation Award 

This award is for a creation that encompasses innovative ideas.

This could include using

innovative methods,

applications, materials,

concepts and perspectives. 

Whanaungatanga Award 

The creation has reached

outside the walls of the centre/kindergarten to involve community, whānau, experts, agencies and the tamariki in

the development of the artwork. 

Aspiring Artist Award 

This is an award for an

individual entry. This recognises

an outstanding piece of art and

an artist who shows promise. 

Mīharo Supreme Art Award 

Outstanding concepts and execution. This piece has the potential to start conversations

or cause people to think,

question or inquire.

Digital Excellence Award 

This award celebrates the

innovation and creativity of ICT based applications and

initiatives.