Dr McBirney Memorial Award
This award has traditionally been the top award presented to the best all-round student, based on their character, application and ability. The award is made in memory of the district's first doctor.
Dr McBirney gave eight years of selfless devotion to the people of this area during the years 1954 - 1962. After his death, the community decided his commitment and dedication should be remembered by this award by being given to a senior student reflecting similar attributes. Congratulations to Robyn Ruha the 2025 Recipient.

MCBIRNEY AWARD

Olney Trophy - DUX
This prize is awarded to the top academic student in Year 13. Congratulations to Henry Pirihi the 2025 DUX recipient.

Gardner Cup - Proxime Accessit
This is the second highest academic award for Year 13. Congratulations to Poppy Wilde the 2025 recipient.

Dux Ludorum
Sports Person of the Year. Congratulations to Kortez Hita-Duval our 2025 recipient.

Rangatira Wahine & Rangatira Tane
This award recoginises outstanding leadership, service, contribution and dedication to Te ao Māori. Congratulations to Kortez Hita-Duval & Robyn Ruha, our 2025 recipients.

George Watt Grant
These grants are made in memory of Mr George Watt, a long time resident of the Ruakākā area.  Mr Watt bequeathed a considerable endowment to Bream Bay College as a means of assisting students with higher education; academic pursuits which he so dearly valued. The first of these annual grants was awarded to Year 13 students in 1997.  The grants are for those students who intend undertaking tertiary education. Congratulations to Megan Botha, Ethan Carroll, Arielle Gibson, Rohan Gooseman, Kayden Hall, Kortez Hita-Duval, Jessica Jacobs, Laura McCullough, Andrea Mosqueda, Pippi Panui-Park, Henry Pirihi, Robyn Ruha, Chloe Smith & Poppy Wilde the 2025 George Watt recipients.

Harvey Abercrombie Award

Harvey was a former pupil of Bream Bay College who was heavily involved in community affairs. He was a Ventura Scout leader and a Youth leader at the local church in Waipū. Harvey completed his first degree at Lincoln University in Agriculture and Economics, worked for a year as Dairy Consulting Officer and then went back to Lincoln University and completed a second degree in Tropical Agriculture. Harvey passed away tragically at the age of 24 on the 17th March 1993 due to a tractor accident. Helen and Bruce Matheson have donated this scholarship in his memory. Congratulations to Ashleigh Whyte the 2025 recipient.

Lear Cup
Lear Cup for Endeavour. Congratulations to Ashleigh Whyte our 2025 recipient.

Waipū Lions Citizenship Cup
This award was first awarded in 1975. It is awarded to a student who has participated fully in the Bream Bay School community. The student shows civic duty as a leader. They are always supportive, reliable and well respected. Congratulations to Arielle Gibson our 2025 receipient.

Marsden Lions Trophy
Awarded to a male and female student who has demonstrated high levels of citizenship and service to others. Congratulations to Laura McCullough and Levi Watts our 2025 recipients.

Kururangi Citizenship Cup
This award was first presented in 1978 to a senior student of Māori or Pacific Island decent. It is awarded to a student who shows leadership, reliability and sincerity. This student plays an active role in the Bream Bay community and is well respected by other students. Congratulations to Pippi Panui-Park our 2025 recipient.

KT Footwear Integrity Trophy
This award has been awarded since 1992 to a student who has shown themselves to be honest and up right in character. They must have demonstrated integrity in their actions throughout the year. Congratulations to Ana Vinaka our 2025 recipient.

Whangārei MP's award for Contribution to Racial Harmony
This award is awarded to a student who contributes to the multi-cultural harmony of the college and / or its community. The recipient promotes: respect and appreciation of difference, harmony and equity among our diverse students. This student is always readily available to all in the community and their actions are culturally inclusive and free from racism and discrimination. Congratulations to Andrea Mosqueda our 2025 recipient.

Reid Trophy for Health & Wellbeing
Congratulations to Kortez Hita-Duval our 2025 recipient.

First in Year 12
Congratulations to Emily Stuart our 2025 recipient.

Second in Year 12
Congratulations to Gabriella Uphof our 2025 recipient.

First in Year 11
Congratulations to Harry Setiawan our 2025 recipient.

Second in Year 11
Congratulations to Allyse Porter our 2025 recipient.

Mana Award Year 13
The MANA award is given to students who display extremely high levels of Mana.  Congratulations to Kit Kelland and Jia Kumar our 2025 recipients.

Mana Award Year 12
The MANA award is given to students who display extremely high levels of Mana.  Congratulations to Adara Lunjevich and Kaiser Jacoby our 2025 recipients.

Mana Award Year 11
The MANA award is given to students who display extremely high levels of Mana.  Congratulations to Harmony Cordell-Hunt and Harry Setiawan our 2025 recipients.

Student Trustee
This award honors the contribution of our student representative to the Board of Trustees. Congratulations to Robyn Ruha our 2025 recipient.

All Round Sportsperson
Best all round Sportsperson. Congratulations to Kortez Hita-Duval our 2025 recipient.

Fairplay Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to the First XI Girls’ Football Team our 2025 recipients.

Duffield Shield for Leadership in Sport
Congratulations to Aarnav Prasad our 2025 recipient.

Rose Waerea & Gordon Lee Music Cup
Music Cup for Innovation and Enterprise in Music. Congratulations to FORK: Kacie Cookson, Phoebe Cookson & Nerissa Barton our 2025 recipients.

Top Senior Student in Māori
Congratulations to Te Atawhai Ahomiro our 2025 recipient.