13/07/2026
Congratulations to Taila Emerson from Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment who is the recipient of the 2026 Ria McBride Public Service Award. Taila will use the award to complete a Bachelor of Finance and Business Analytics.
"I am incredibly honoured to be selected as this year's recipient of the Ria McBride Scholarship," says Taila.
"The receipt of this scholarship is both a privilege, and an encouragement from my hoa mahi and community to begin the next chapter of my journey through studying a Bachelor of Finance and Business Analytics.
"I am incredibly honoured to be selected as this year's recipient of the Ria McBride Scholarship. The receipt of this scholarship is both a privilege, and an encouragement from my hoa mahi and community to begin the next chapter of my journey through studying a Bachelor of Finance and Business Analytics.
"After entering the workforce at a younger age to support my whānau, I built my career through practical experiences and am now fortunate enough to be in a position where I can continue to work while undertaking my degree, and this scholarship is invaluable in helping me achieve this goal.
"Education creates opportunities, not only for our personal growth, but also to make meaningful differences in the lives of our hapori and our loved ones. I will aim to use the knowledge and skills I gain through these studies to continue to contribute to the Public Service and give back to my community through thoughtful actions and future leadership."
For more information about the Ria McBride Public Service Award, visit the LDC website:
https://www.ldc.govt.nz/research/ria-mcbride-public-service-award?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_gow53htwhy
