The Generator National Awards shone a spotlight on incredible entrepreneurs who’ve turned financial hardship into thriving businesses. 

Ringa Hora VISA Awards: 14 businesses recognised for strong foundations and growth potential.

Network Awards: Honouring Generites, Tuākana & coaches who’ve gone above and beyond—breaking barriers, leading with heart, and making real impact.

🌟 The Generator Network Award Winners

Taonga Tuku Iho – Cultural Legacy: Anitelu Tuli & Hila Tuli, Ocean Star Fetu'umoana Tongan Youth Dance Academy, South Auckland

Wahine Toa: Danielle Adams, Adams Family Productions, Kaiwaka

Hauora: Riana Tamati, The Zone, Whanganui

Te Tohu Toa – The Award of Courage: Hamish McNeill, Hungry Hamish, Marton

Manawanui – Perseverance: Caroline Bell & Taubes Moors, Laumei Leka, South Auckland

Kaitiaki of the Environment: Rata-Raemon Towgood-Taiwhanga, Etu Rakau; Shaila-Lee Hervia Workman & Isaac Hervia, Lamb Renew Electric, Ngāruawāhia

Kai Rangatira – Excellence in Food: Jill Hermansen, Jill’s Complements, Whanganui

Tīmatanga Hou – New Start: Sina Tagiilima, TruColors, West Auckland

Toa Pāpāho – Media Champion: Michelle & Tamati Astle, Grow Your Own Northland & Te Hokinga Tuna Ltd, Kaikohe

Te Toi Auaha Motuhake – Extraordinary Creativity: TK Taito, TK Bridal & Couture, South Auckland

Te Toa i Runga ake i te Taumata – Above & Beyond: Vicky Mee (AKD), Ana Tonga (AKD), Donna Wellington (AKD) & Beth Rika, Whangarei

Kaiwhakaora Mā te Toi: Mark Lang, Dargaville

Auaha: Lloyd Matiu-Whiri, Dargaville