World Class New Zealand Awards 2009

The World Class New Zealand Awards recognise successful New Zealanders who help enhance the reputation of our country on the world stage through being truly "world class". These awards have a key role to play in identifying and celebrating our leaders who are successful on the world stage.

"As Kiwis we need to embrace success and encourage our young people to strive for it - and what better way than showcasing and honouring world class New Zealanders,” says Stephen Tindall, Chairman, Kea New Zealand.

These awards are presented by Kea New Zealand and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

Nominees are evaluated against five main criteria in relation to how they:

	Facilitate the exchange of information, knowledge or skills from and about New Zealand
	Foster New Zealand innovation and entrepreneurship
	Act as a role model on the world stage
	Promote New Zealand Internationally, and
	Build global connections with New Zealand.

A winner has been chosen in each of seven categories, along with an overall Supreme Award winner [sponsored by Industrial Research Ltd]:

	Information & Communications Technology: [sponsored by Orion Health]
	Creative Industries: [sponsored by Absolutely Positively Wellington]
	Biotechnology: [sponsored by Ernst & Young]
	Research, Science, Technology & Academia: [sponsored by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology]
	Finance, Investment & Business Services: [sponsored by BDO Spicers]
	Manufacturing: [sponsored by Enterprising Manukau]
	New Thinking: [sponsored by Gen-i]

Our thanks to this year's sponsors and the significant contribution they make to the success of this prestigious annual event.

Read all about the World Class New Zealand Awards Gala Dinner, held on 1 April 2009.