APRA Professional Development Awards (New Zealand)
The APRA Professional Development Awards were established in 2005 and are awarded biennially. Initially awarded to once recipient, three awards are now given each round, recognising excellence in the fields of classical, pop contemporary, and film and television. Each recipient is awarded $12,000 cash to advance their careers through study or travel.
- 2005 Robin Toan
- 2007 John Chong Nee
- 2009 Awards
- Film & TV: Grayson Gilmour
- Pop Contemporary: Jessica Hansell
- Classical: Samuel Holloway
- 2011 Awards
- Film & TV: Stephen Gallagher
- Pop Contemporary: Miriam Clancy
- Classical: Simon Eastwood
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