The Tane Pepeke award is for an individual or group that initiates the drive, interest or striving for the best in their community to pursue greatness through te ao Māori in Physical Education.
The people awarded this represent the light that they bring to their communities so that they may ‘leap’ forward and engage with multiple ways of knowing Physical Education. Not surprisingly, it’s a Māori worldview to understand the concept that light is connected with knowledge and from that knowledge we ensure our people are uplifted and survive. These award winners ensure that their communities will survive by providing knowledge about the importance of Physical Education, te ao Māori and the uplifting of the spirit in others.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to any individual or group.
- Can be nominated by any individual or organisation.
Award Criteria:
- The nominee must have contributed or supported mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) being shared within their context to uplift those they work with and move them forward in their understanding of the importance of te ao Māori and Physical Education.