John Barnett

2020 Companion of the New Zealand Order of New Zealand Merit
For services to film and television

2017 New Zealand Television Awards
Special Award - TV Legend

2011 Aotearoa Film and Television Awards
Nominated for Best Feature Film: My Wedding and Other Secrets

2006 Air New Zealand Screen Awards
Nominated for Best Picture: Sione's Wedding

2003 Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit
For services to the film industry

2003 New Zealand Film Awards
Best Film: Whale Rider

2003 BAFTA Awards (British Academy of Film and Television Awards)
Best Feature Film - Children's Section: Whale Rider

2003 Australian Film Institute Awards
Best Foreign Film: Whale Rider

2002 SPADA Screen Industry Awards (Screen Production and Development Association, New Zealand)
SPADA/OnFilm Industry Champion