There are many people who have supported Darcy Nicholas in his career as an artist. Some of those close friends he pays tribute to when he accepts the supreme award (Te Tohu Aroha mo Te Arikinui Dame Te Ataairangi Kaahu) at this years Te Waka Toi awards dinner held at Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum on Saturday 31st August. Te Ahi kaa presents coverage of his acceptance speech.