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Best Contribution to the NZ Tech Sector
Eligibility For This Category
- This category is open to any organisation that’s in the technology value chain – irrespective of where you are headquartered or whether you produce technology products or solutions or not. What is important (and the key element you will be judged on) is that you have made an outstanding contribution to the overall capability of the NZ tech sector that transcends your own commercial gain.
- While an active participant in the local Hi-Tech sector ecosystem, your core business may not be selling technology products or solutions. You could be a service provider, investor or advisor to the NZ tech sector at a local and/or international level. As examples, this could include investing in hi-tech companies, providing professional services or contract manufacturing.
In Entering This Category
- You will be able to tell an exciting story as to how the initiatives your organisation has participated in or led have either created or contributed to sustainable growth, development of talent, enhanced sector capability or and business success for New Zealand’s technology sector.
- Upon request, you can supply the judges with evidence to support any claims made in this entry.
Your Story May Fit More Than One Category
From game-changing startups to world-leading deep tech, sustainability, public good, and creative technologies, the NZ Hi-Tech Awards offer 14 ways to be recognised. Explore the categories and choose the ones that best showcase your impact.
Entries close 5pm, 2 March 2026.
Download Soft Copy Entry Form
Click the button below to access soft copy entry forms for each award category. With 14 different forms available, you can draft your submissions, collaborate with your team, and secure stakeholder approvals before submitting online.
If you're unsure whether your company 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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