6 Reasons to Enter the NZ Hi-Tech Awards
We understand that preparing an entry takes time and effort. Here are compelling reasons why it's worth it:
Boost Your Profile
Raise your personal and company visibility! Finalists and winners receive extensive media coverage, helping you get noticed by businesses, decision-makers, and industry peers.
Access a Distinguished Network of Industry Leaders
Engage with New Zealand's Hi-Tech community at high-profile events throughout the year, including the Hi-Tech Alumni Event and the Gala Awards dinner. These events provide opportunities to meet and mingle with previous winners, industry leaders, government representatives, sponsors, investors, and advisors.
Gain Unique Insights
Attend our invitation-only Finalists and Alumni events to hear from industry leaders who have navigated similar journeys. Learn valuable lessons that you won't find elsewhere.
Attract and Retain Top Talent
Successful businesses retain and attract the best staff. Show your team and prospective employees that you aim high by being recognised as a leading company in your field.
Attract Funding
Winning an award enhances your business's credibility among investors, shareholders and the broader business community. It can be a crucial factor in securing funding for research and development, marketing or international expansion.
Establish International Credibility
Our international judging panel includes high-profile industry leaders. This is your chance to demonstrate that you and your company are ready to compete on the world stage.
“Winning a NZ Hi-Tech Award was one of the undoubted highlights of our year. We experienced an immediate uplift in customer enquiries as well as some fantastic domestic and international media coverage.”
Grant Straker - Straker Translations
Winning awards is great for business - look at the categories and seriously consider entering at least one. The Hi-Tech Awards has become the night of the year for our industry, a chance to celebrate success, network with industry leaders, and raise your aspirations. Grab a table and bring your team for an entertaining and important weekend in Wellington"
Rod Drury - Xero
“Winning a Hi-Tech Award resulted in multiple media interviews and increased the profile of the Beca brand in the hi-tech space that continued for over a year.”
Stephen Westwood - BECA