Prime Minister’s Space Prizes
In 2024, the Government established 2 awards to recognise the talented people working in New Zealand's space and advanced aviation sectors and inspire young people.
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These 2 awards are composed of:
- The Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Professional Excellence. This prize is for a professional working in the space sector and/or advanced aviation sector. It recognises their outstanding achievements and contribution to the sector.
- The Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Student Endeavour. This prize is for a Year 12 or 13 student who is undertaking or has recently completed a science, technology or engineering project related to the space sector and/or advanced aviation sector.
More information on these awards is available on the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes website.
Applications for the 2026 awards
Each of the Prime Minister's Space Prizes 2026 has a different closing date for applications.
The Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Professional Excellence
Applications for the 2026 Prime Minister's Space Prize for Professional Excellence have now closed.
The Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Professional Excellence(external link) – The Prime Minister’s Space Prizes
The Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Student Endeavour
Applications for the 2026 Prime Minister's Space Prize for Student Endeavour will close on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
To apply for this award, visit the Prime Minister's Space Prizes website.
The Prime Minister’s Space Prize for Student Endeavour(external link) – The Prime Minister’s Space Prizes
Apply for the Space Prize for Student Endeavour(external link) – The Prime Minister’s Space Prizes
Previous winners
For a list of previous winners, visit the Prime Minister’s Space Prizes website.
Ngā toa i mua | Previous winners(external link) — Prime Minister’s Space Prizes