Like the Flying Kiwi Hi-Tech Hall of Fame and Hi-Tech Young Achiever awards, the Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual is an enduring recognition, therefore previous winners cannot re-enter this category.

Entry Is a Two-Stage Process

Nominations are called for using the nominate button below. Nominations are also actively sought from living Flying Kiwis, members of our judging panel, industry groups and our alumni (category winners from the last two years). The individuals with the most nominations go through to round two following a review by the Hi-Tech Trustees.

All successful nominees are notified and have the right to decline nomination at this stage. All remaining nominees will be declared a finalist and interviewed by a journalist asking the same set of questions. The resulting responses will be issued to a panel of international judges to review and decide the category winner.

Please Note:

• This category is by nomination only. Entrants who make it to the final selection will be notified and have the right to decline nomination at that stage.
• Finalists in the Young Achiever Category cannot also be a finalist in the Inspiring Individual Category in the same year. In the event of this occurrence the entrant/nominee will be asked to select the category they wish to go forward in.

Judging Criteria

The winner of this category will be an individual who is:

• Making an outstanding contribution to a New Zealand Hi-Tech company as a director, senior executive, employee or contractor and/or to the Hi-Tech sector itself.
• Demonstrating qualities that single them out as an inspiring leader and achiever in NZ’s technology sector.
• Achieving far beyond what could be considered their 'day job'.
• A NZ Citizen or permanent resident who has lived in NZ for a minimum of five years.

If you're unsure whether a particular individual would qualify or have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@hitech.org.nz or call us at +64 21 223 8506 for clarification.

Download Soft Copy Entry Form

Click the button below to download a soft copy of the entry form, which will assist you in drafting your submission, collaborating with your team, and securing necessary approvals before submitting online.  

Download Entry Form

Ready to Nominate?

Once your nomination is prepared, submit it through our online portal by clicking the button below. Entries close: 5 pm Monday, 3 March 2025. Ensure your submission is completed before this deadline to be considered.

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