Entries in this category are judged by a panel of international judges. There will be no in-person judging panel in this category.

Like the Flying Kiwi Hi-Tech Hall of Fame and Hi-Tech Young Achiever awards, the Hi-Tech Inspiring Individual is an enduring recognition; therefore, previous winners cannot re-enter this category.

Entry Process

Nominations are called for. All successful nominees are notified and have the right to decline nomination. Nominations are then reviewed by the Hi-Tech Trustees, who select the finalists. Finalists are interviewed by a journalist using the same set of questions, and the responses are provided to a panel of international judges who determine the category winner.

Please Note:

• This category is by nomination only.
• Finalists in the Young Achiever category cannot also be a finalist in the Inspiring Individual category in the same year.

Judging Criteria

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

• Making an outstanding contribution to a New Zealand Hi-Tech company as a director, senior executive, employee or contractor and/or to the Hi-Tech sector itself.
• Demonstrating qualities that single them out as an inspiring leader and achiever in NZ’s technology sector.
• Achieving far beyond what could be considered their 'day job'.
• A NZ Citizen or permanent resident who has lived in NZ for a minimum of five years.

Entries Open 1 December