An annual fixture of our calendar, we are looking forward to celebrating the success of those who have participated in a Young Enterprise programme, and have continued achieving! Join us for the Young Enterprise Alumni Gala 2023!

If you know of an incredible Young Enterprise alum (or you are one yourself!), check out the short descriptions of the awards and fill out the Nomination Form!

Alumni Awards 2023

Alumna of the Year – presented by The Gattung Foundation

‍This award recognises a woman who completed any Young Enterprise programme and has gone on to success in their career. They will be someone who is making the world a better place through their work.

Community Leader – presented by Mitre 10

‍This award recognises an alum whose business makes a positive contribution to their community and has a positive impact on others in their organisation, industry and/or community.

Alumni Company of the Year – presented by Icehouse Ventures

‍This award recognises a company founded by an alum of a Young Enterprise programme, and may recognize an individual or an entire team.

Innovator of the Year – presented by Bridgewest Ventures

‍This award recognises an alum who demonstrates a passion for new ideas, out-of-the-box thinking and who brings fundamental change in their industry or community through innovation.

One to Watch

‍This award recognises an alum who completed a Young Enterprise programme in the last five years, and who has demonstrated a passion for business and/or entrepreneurship. This award will be shortlisted by our judging panel, and the winner will be decided by a public vote!

Emerging Alum of the Year

‍This award recognises an alum who has made a clear contribution to business, preferably with value to New Zealand, including founding their own company, or using entrepreneurial skills to contribute to an existing company.

Cultural Leader

‍This award recognises an alum who has incorporates their culture into business and is making a positive impact on their community through cultural practices.

Environmental Leader

‍This award recognises an alum who champions environmental sustainability in business, and demonstrates their positive impact

Distinguished Alum

‍This award recognises an alum who has had a noticeable impact on business over a minimum of 15 years, preferably with significant value to New Zealand.

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We will also crown a Supreme Alum of the Year winner, which will be chosen by our judges from the category winners.

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Nominations will close at 5pm on Friday 7 July.

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Check out the full criteria and Terms & Conditions

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And if you're interested, here are the winners from the 2022 Alumni Awards:

Supreme Alumni of the Year & Distinguished Alumni: Anna Curzon, Chief Product Officer at Xero

One to Watch: Samantha Fairhall, Founder and CEO of The Little Book of Smiles

Emerging Alumni: Alistair King, Founder & CEO at NOOD Petfood

Alumni Company of the Year: Adulttoymegastore, Nicola Relph

Community Leader: Shuari Naidoo, Founder and CEO of Moraka Menstrual Cups.

Cultural Leader: Shay Wright, Founder of Te Whare Hukahuka.

Environmental Leader: Anzac Gallate, CEO of The Gro.Up Group

Innovator of the Year: Sean Feast, CEO Precision Chroma

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You can learn more about the 2022 winners here

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