People Potential has won the best independent tertiary education providers award, beating almost 200 similar institutions throughout New Zealand for the top accolade.
The Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) award was presented in Hamilton and recognises People Potential as providing the highest quality education across a number of courses.
More than 1000 students study at People Potential at its Whangārei, Dargaville, Kaikohe, Papakura and Hamilton campuses.
Managing director Andrea Ross said it was a fabulous achievement and gave credit to her staff for their hard work.
"We regularly try hard to meet the needs of students. Our staff work hard, they care about their students and that's why they deserve this award."