Te Toa Takitahi recognises an engineer or project group positively impacting Te Ao Māori through their mahi by way of innovation, fostering hononga and realising successful project delivery and outcomes.

Mahi Maioro Professionals deliver locally led, iwi-connected solutions grounded in kaupapa Māori. Judges highlighted their deep partnership with iwi, innovative use of the mauri-O-meter to monitor mauri ora and their integration of Mātauranga Māori and science to empower communities and protect wai.