The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) has honoured 13 outstanding Pacific health leaders and advocates with Life Member and Service Awards and President’s Medals, recognising decades of service, leadership and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Pacific communities.

Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga KNZM has been honoured with a Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) President’s Medal, recognising his decades of leadership, service and commitment to Pacific health.

Akarere Henry, CEO for South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services (SWPICS), has been recognised for decades of service and commitment to the health and wellbeing of Pacific communities, receiving a Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Life Award at PMA’s 30th anniversary conference celebrations.