All finalists across the 4 categories will be celebrated at an upcoming awards ceremony, where category winners – who will receive $20,000 in prize money – will be announced.

The ceremony will take place at Parliament in Wellington at 3:30pm on Wednesday 24 June, and will be attended by Minister of Education Hon Erica Stanford.

The ceremony will be livestreamed. You can watch using the link below.

New Zealand Education Excellence Awards ceremony livestream – Vimeo

Launched this year, the awards shine a light on schools making a meaningful difference for learners, their educators and communities. They celebrate leadership and innovation in areas that matter most for student success, while providing an opportunity to share effective practice across the education system.