Blues awards

The Blues Awards is an annual event that celebrates the successes of our student athletes and clubs.

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Recipients of the 2022 Blues Awards with Acting Vice-Chancellor Jennifer Windsor.

The University Blues Awards is one of New Zealand’s most prestigious and long-standing awards. They recognise a student’s outstanding performance in representing their region and/or New Zealand while successfully progressing their academic studies. They also recognise clubs, coaches and administrators that have achieved success.

2024 Blues Awards Nominations will open in Trimester 2


The Gala event is held in the Hunter Council Chambers on the evening in September 2024.

Visit our archive of past winners of the Blues Award.

The University is proud to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our athletes, volunteers, and clubs.

For more information on the Awards, contact athletesupport@vuw.ac.nz.