AUT Blue Awards: celebrating students who excel
Behind every Blue Awards winner is unseen work. Early mornings. Rehearsals after lectures. Training, deadlines and long nights. The AUT Blue Awards recognise students who perform at an elite level in sport, art, design and culture – and still show up in their studies.
Congratulations to our AUT Blue Award winners! Your dedication, talent and commitment deserve to be celebrated.
What are the AUT Blue Awards?
A Blue Award carries weight for a reason. The Blues are part of a tradition dating back to 1922 in New Zealand and earlier in England. Introduced in 2002 alongside AUTSA, the AUT Blue Awards recognise high-performance athletes and artists whose commitment shows across every part of their university life. Past recipients include Sarah Cowley, Gemma Flynn, Jerome Kaino and Jarred Kenn – names that reflect the standard a Blue Award represents.
Previous Blue Award winners
Blue Awards: see what it’s like
Explore all AUT awards
From students and staff to graduates and honorary recipients – this is where AUT recognises the people whose work makes a difference.
Gold medallist wins major Blue Award
The 2024 AUT Blue Awards saw Dame Lisa Carrington present her Olympic team-mate and AUT student, Tara Vaughn, with the Female Athlete of the Year Award.
