MGC 2025 Cultural Prizegiving

September 11, 2025

One of the high points on our cultural calendar is the Cultural Prizegiving. This was held on Wednesday 10 September, when we celebrated our students’ creative excellence and cultural diversity together.

It was a wonderful way to start our prizegiving season. Thank you to everybody who joined us in celebrating the successes and achievements of our rangatahi. Congratulations to our major prize winners on the night. 

  • Janet Luka – Cultural Achiever of the Year (Pictured above)

  • Māreikura Nepia – Cultural Achiever in College Events 

  • Nova Bino – Performer of the Year

  • Ovation – Cultural Group of the Year

The evening showcased just some of the amazing talent we have at MGC. Performing on the evening were:

  • Kapa Haka – Te Kāreti kōhine o Wairau

  • Janet Luka & Funkasauus Rex

  • Siva Mai Sau la Pasifika

  • Dance Performance: Marlborough Academy of Dance – Madness!

  • Ovation

  • Drama – An excerpt from the play ‘Clue’.

  • Fashion show

See the full list of award recipients HERE.

Attachments

Cultural Prizegiving – List of Awards 2025   PDF, 290.8 KB