Judging Criteria

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

• Under 30 years of age on 3 March 2025.
• Making an outstanding contribution to a NZ Hi-Tech company or community as a founder, director, employee, advisor or contractor OR to the Hi-Tech sector itself.
• Demonstrating qualities that single them out as a leader and achiever.
• A NZ citizen or a NZ permanent resident who has lived in NZ for a minimum of five years.

Note: In the face-to-face finalists panel interview, entrants/nominees will also be judged on their ability to tell their story/narrative, and capture and sustain the attention of the judges.

Please Note:

• You can either directly enter this category yourself (entrant) or nominate (nominee) someone you think deserves the award.
• This award, like the Flying Kiwi Hi-Tech Hall of Fame and Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual awards, are enduring accolades.
• Therefore previous winners are not eligible to re-enter, but previous finalists are encouraged to enter again.
• 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.

If you're unsure whether you or your nominee qualifies or have any questions or concerns, please email us at info@hitech.org.nz or call us at +64 21 223 8506 for clarification.

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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.  

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Once your entry 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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