2020 Winners
Winner: Darryl Leigh Tomson (DLT)
Sponsored by Ngāti Kahungunu Rūnanga Arts & Culture Board
Presented by Hira Huata
Winner: Grove Roots
Sponsored by Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori
Presented by Tuehu Harris
Winner: Te Taite Kupa
Sponsored by Hastings District Council
Presented by Mayor Sandra Hazelhurst
Winner: L.A.B
Sponsored by Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation
Presented by Ngahiwi Tomoana
Winner: La CoCo
Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
Presented by Mike Young
Winner: The Greatest – SIX60
Sponsored by Toi Toi Arts & Events Center
Presented by Megan Peacock-Coyle
Winner: Ka Mānu – composed by Rob Ruha. Performed by: Rob Ruha, Maisey Rika, Horomona Horo, Majic Paora, Troy Kingi, Ria Hall, Seth Haapu & Bella Kalolo.
Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
Presented by Mike Young
Winner: Troy Kingi
Sponsored by Toi Toi Arts & Events Centre
Presented by Megan Peacock-Coyle
Winner: Teia Kennedy
Sponsored by Aotearoa’s Most Talented
Presented by Hinera O’Rourke
Winner: SIIAM (Sam Love)
Sponsored by Aotearoa’s Most Talented
Presented by Hinera O’Rourke
Winner: Rei
Sponsored by Indelible
Presented by Dan Browne
Winner: Troy Kingi
Sponsored by Te Puni Kokiri
Presented by Farley Keenan
Winner: L.A.B
Sponsored by Kahurangi NZ Māori Dance Trust
Presented by Henry Heke
Winner L.A.B
Presented by Kahurangi NZ Māori Dance Trust
Presented by Henry Heke
Winner: L.A.B
Presented by Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu
Presented by JB Heperi-Smith
Winner: Ria Hall
Presented by Te Mangai Paho
Winner: Troy Kingi
Presented by Te Mangai Paho