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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards 

GEN NZ hosts annual awards which recognises New Zealand’s rising entrepreneurs, their ventures, and the ecosystem that supports them.

 

The awards celebrate not just individual achievements but also the collective effort of the vibrant entrepreneurial community that connects through GEN NZ’s local and global networks.


GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards
Winners 2024

A huge congratulations to all the incredible winners of the Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand 2024 Awards!

 

Our awards ceremony was a truly inspiring celebration of the talent, innovation, and dedication that make Aotearoa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem so vibrant. It was wonderful to see leaders, founders, changemakers, and visionaries from across the country come together to honour the unsung heroes who are shaping a brighter, more connected future.

 

The evening was a powerful reminder of the strength in collaboration and the shared passion driving us all forward. Here's to building an even stronger ecosystem, together!

Entrepreneur of the Year

Cynthia Hunefeld

Māori Initiative of the Year

Te Hapori Matihiko

Entrepreneur Support Organisation of the Year

Ministry of Awesome

Investor of the Year

Angel Investors Marlborough

Mentor of the Year

Richard Liew

Colart Miles

Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Melanie Langlotz

Youth Entrepreneur of the Year

Jean-Luc Ellis

Youth Programme of the Year

He Rangatahi He Anamata Summit by Toi Kai Rawa

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Regional Trailblazer of the Year

Startup Dunedin

Connector of the Year

Brian Dawson

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