Ngati Moki Trophy for Maori Leadership
The Ngāti Moki Trophy was gifted to us in 2008 by Te Taumutu Rūnanga. It is awarded each year to a student, graduate, alumnus, staff member or associate of the University who has shown considerable leadership and commitment to Māori development and advancement at Lincoln.
The trophy is named for Moki, the tupuna (grandparent or ancestor) of Ngāti Moki, Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki ki Taumutu. In the late seventeenth century, Moki established his pa on the site where the present Ngāti Moki Marae is now located near the south-western edge of Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere.
Moki was well known for his heroic feats, leadership skills, and tendency to take the initiative when needed to protect the interests of his people.
Please do not attach any other supporting materials, including Curriculum Vitaes, as these will not be considered.
Nominations for the 2024 awards close on 31 August 2023
Award Nomination Criteria
Nominees are assessed according to the extent of their demonstrated leadership and commitment to Māori development and advancement at Lincoln University.
Previous Recipients
2021 - Denise Sheat
Denise Sheat has represented Te Taumutu
Rūnanga for 10 years on Ahumairaki, Lincoln
University Council's Māori sub-committee,
her work ensuring the continuation of the
strong relationship between the university
and the rūnanga.
Read Denise's full citation.
2020 - Maui Duley
Maui is a member of the Lincoln University
Te Awhioraki Executive Committee, and in
his role has supported his peers and fellow
students by encouraging them to use Te
Whare Whakakotahi, promoting all Māori
events and by being a great promoter of the
Te Reo Māori courses at Lincoln.
Read Maui's full citation.
2019 - Lloyd Carpenter
Senior Lecturer in Māori Studies at Lincoln
University, Dr Lloyd Carpenter, has shown considerable leadership
and commitment to Māori development and
advancement at Lincoln University.
Read Lloyd's full citation.
2018: Rhanae Ngawaka
2017: Ekara Lewis
2016: Tom Lambie
See the list of our previous medalists here and images of the ceremonies on the Living Heritage website.