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Awards & Scholarships

The 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions by individuals working in New Zealand's international education sector. The awards also help to define a benchmark of excellence and best practice. The association will present the 2025 ISANA NZ Awards at the Supporting international learner wellbeing forum on October 29th. Nominations close on Friday, October 24th at 5pm.
91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Pioneer Partner Award

The 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Award recognises an individual programme that invests in partnership and training to deliver a rich international learner experience and champion global citizenship among all students. This is a programme/department/office that has partnered with the International Education Association (91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ) to develop an innovative initiative that enhances the cross-border learner experience.

The winner receives one year of free institutional 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï membership and an 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï trophy. They will be recognised in an 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï newsletter and on social media.

An integral part of 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s mahi is partnering with individual providers and programmes to enhance global citizenship learning among all students. 

For expressions of interest, please contact chris.beard@isana.nz

91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Professional Leadership Award

The 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Professional Leadership Award recognises an individual who has exemplified leadership through their professional practice, integrity and outstanding commitment to learner-centred practice in the international education sector. 

The recipient is nominated by their programme. They are identified as a highly valued, integral member of the team who shows a strong commitment to enhancing the cross-border learner experience and going the extra mile in any of the following domains:

  • Student exchange/study abroad
  • Learning and teaching
  • Homestay/accommodation
  • Programme management
  • TNE
  • Admissions
  • Student advising

The winner receives one year of free individual 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï membership and a Professional Leadership Award trophy.. They will be recognised in an 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï newsletter and on social media.

We invite associations to nominate an individual for this award. Nominees do not need to be 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï members. 

Tracy Evans Scholarship

The Tracey Evans Scholarship is awarded annually to an individual working in New Zealand’s schools sector. The successful candidate demonstrates an exemplary commitment to the integration and wellbeing of international learners. 

This scholarship was established in 2013 in recognition of Tracy Evans’ contribution to 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ. Tracy made a significant contribution to 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁϳԹÏ, including the role of School Sector Representative on the 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï board. Tracy was on the staff of Macleans College in Auckland at the time of her passing away. 

The winner of the Tracy Evans Scholarship will receive one year of free individual 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï membership and a Tracy Evans Scholarship trophy. They will be recognised in an 91¾«Æ·ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï newsletter and on social media.

We invite members in schools to nominate an individual for this award.