Winner of the award for the 'Best Team Uniform' went to 'Gunma Waku Waku' (Japan)
The 'Friendship Award' went to Bob Coyne, 'Boston College Rugby Alumni Bald Eagles' (USA)
The 'Personality of the Festival' award went to Chris Ropati, of the 'Ancient Mariners' (New Zealand)
Winners of the 'Spirit of the Festival' award were 'Jurassic Pack' from France , accepted on their behalf by Henri Drake
The 'Best Supporters' Award (sponsored by Nobilo Wines) went to 'Easts Toothless Tigers' (Australia). They auctioned off their outstanding uniforms and donated the proceeds to the Festival Charity 'The New Zealand Rugby Foundation'
The International Most Kiwi Award - The person most likely to be adopted by Kiwis, due to their 'hardcase can do' attitude (sponsored by Tui - Official Brewery Partner to the Festival) was Nino Puleo, of 'Old Rugby Catania' from Italy