PMPYA celebrates success and rewards outstanding achievement by Pacific young people in Aotearoa. Apply now for 2021!

Pacific young people are a fast growing and diverse group, with over 50% being younger than 25 years old. We encourage any Pacific young person creating a positive impact in their chosen field between the age of 17 and 24 to apply.

Since the launch of PMPYA in 2010, the awards have helped to enhance the journey for extraordinary individuals who have progressed into careers ranging from engineers and scientists to chief executives, lawyers, international artists, and academics to name a few.

Categories will be announced soon. Applications are only open for a few weeks, so learn more below and apply!

2021 Applications are openPrevious winner categories and winners