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2024 Jann Medlicott Acorn Fiction Prize
Internationally acclaimed writer Emily Perkins MNZM has won the $65,000 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction for her novel Lioness at the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.
The University of Waikato selects the 2023 FAME Trust winner
Congratulations Taylor Wallbank on winning the FAME 2023 Emerging Practitioner Award!
Acorn Foundation and Tauranga Art Gallery announce a new major award for contemporary art
The prize has been established through the generous bequest of Acorn supporter Jann Medlicott.
The University of Auckland chooses 2023 FAME Trust winner
This scholarship means a lot to Mel as an emerging practitioner. It will help Mel with his postgrad journey.
Local Awards evening showcases hardworking community groups and volunteers
Over 300 people gathered at Baycourt to acknowledge the 30 finalists and congratulate the eight winners, all of whom are making significant positive impacts in the Tauranga and Western Bay region.
30 Years of the Bob & Joy Owens Scholarship
The programme has been providing tertiary scholarships in the region since 1993 and a total of 159 high school students have been awarded Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships over the 30 years.
University of Waikato Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated
Students from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus celebrated their awards with their friends and family.
Game-Changing Donation Propels Katikati Acorn Fund into Action
In a groundbreaking development for Katikati, we are pleased to announce that the Katikati Acorn Fund will begin distributions to the community later this year.
Oriens Capital Supports Local Youth with Back-to-School Costs
Local Tauranga business Oriens Capital has donated $2,500 to the charity, Te Aranui Youth Trust, through the Acorn Foundation.