Why Enter?

Becoming a finalist or winning an award provides you and your company with the utmost recognition for achieving excellence in your industry. It is an unparalleled opportunity to put your business in the spotlight.

"I've been in the high tech business over 30 years as both an entrepreneur and investor and we've won our share of awards. Each time you win, or even get a mention, it helps create the highly motivating environment we all want for our staff and clients, it also builds credibility and profile. Enter these awards and book your tickets for the party. I'll see you on the night." 
Neville Jordan - Endeavour Capital

‘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

 

What can the Hi-Tech Awards do for you?

 

Boost your profile
The Hi-Tech Awards are an excellent means of raising individual as well as company profiles. Finalists and winners receive widespread media coverage about their achievements.

Attract and retain top talent
Successful businesses retain and attract the best staff. As a Hi-Tech Award winner, you affirm to staff and prospective employees that you aim high and are a credible and leading company in your field.

Attract funding
Winning a Hi-Tech Award cements credibility for your business among investors, shareholders and the broader business community. It can also be a crucial factor to gaining that much needed funding to aid research and development, marketing or international expansion.

Establish international credibility
Again this year the PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards 2007 will have an international judging panel representing leading industry figures. And, for the first time Consensus Australia, who run an equivalent Australian industry awards programme, will provide the opportunity to be assessed for entry into its awards for eligible New Zealand software companies who win any one of the PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards’ company categories. This is your chance to prove that you and your company are worthy of competing on the world stage.

Get the spotlight for your achievements
Businesses, key decision makers and the wider community take note of winners. Winners will receive an engraved trophy and all winners and highly commended finalists will receive special logos which can be used to highlight their achievements in their own marketing strategies.

Meet the industry’s best
More than 500 people are expected to attend the PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech awards ceremony at the Wellington Town Hall on Saturday 3 November 2007. This is your chance to meet and mingle with previous winners, industry leaders, government figures, sponsors, investors, advisors, leading high tech companies and fellow entrants.