NZ Hi-Tech Awards
The NZ Hi-Tech Awards celebrate New Zealand’s most successful high-tech companies and highest achieving individuals. Originally launched in 1994 as the VSI Electronics Excellence Awards, they have since evolved into a platform for recognising the best all of our technology industries: ICT, electronics, software, biotechnology, creative, telecommunications and digital media.
We were thrilled to receive an invitation from the National Science Challenge: Science for Technology and Innovation to attend the prestigious NZ Hi-Tech Awards dinner. As a research group on the verge of spinning out our own company, this opportunity was truly exciting for us. We were particularly honored to share the spotlight with imminent individuals like Sue and Guy Haddleton, who were awarded with the esteemed flying kiwi award. Rubbing shoulders with such successful kiwis was not only an inspiring experience but also a reminder of the potential and possibilities that await us in the realm of technology and innovation.
Guy Haddleton giving his speech on behalf of him and Sue for their award of Flying Kiwi
As a team, it was truly an awe-inspiring and exhilarating experience to hear the stories of success that echoed throughout our nation. Witnessing politicians, including the esteemed Prime Minister, celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of our country filled us with immense pride and joy. These stories of triumph ignited a renewed sense of motivation within our team, propelling us to continue striving for excellence and contributing towards the progress and prosperity of Aotearoa.
SfTI researchers and board member pictured with the Prime Minister: Lucy, Josie, Jessie, Hon. Chris Hopkins (Prime Minister) Jake, Grace, Tim, Taylor, Kat & Rory