Founder, The Halberg Foundation. Sir Murray Halberg was one of New Zealand’s most well-known sportspeople who, through the development and ongoing leadership of the Halberg Foundation, has dedicated the best part of his life to promoting the inclusion of children with...
Director, Sarah Ulmer Brand. Sarah Ulmer is one of New Zealand’s best known sportspeople and a cyclist of true world-class standing. Sarah has been a World and Olympic Champion and is the current World Record holder for the showcase track cycling event, the 3000m...
Managing Director, Funktion Music. Rebecca won the Blake Leader Award at the young age of 26. Rebecca founded Funktion Music, her music management company, at the age of 19 while still at University. Funktion grew out of a love for New Zealand music and started from...
Playwright and actor. Oscar Kightley was born in Samoa and immigrated to New Zealand with his mother when he was four years old. Oscar first recognised his ability to make people laugh when he was a school boy, and at Rutherford High he developed his skills in humour...
CEO of Peppers Carrington Resort, Northland. Mike Sabin was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2011. When he won the Blake Leader Award, he was serving as the director of MethCon Group Limited, a consultancy company he founded which specialised in providing...
