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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards 

The Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand Awards, hosted annually by GEN NZ, celebrate the incredible winners driving innovation across Aotearoa, recognising rising entrepreneurs, their ventures, and the ecosystem that supports them.

 

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

Each ceremony is 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!


GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards
Winners 2024

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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GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards
Winners 2023

Entrepreneur of the Year

Rick Kiesseg - Kimer Med

Māori Entrepreneur of the Year

Kaye-Maree Dunn

Entrepreneur Support Organisation of the Year

Doso

Investor of the Year

MJ Alvarez - WNT Ventures

Academic Initiative of the Year

Velocity

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Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Sasha Lockley - Money Sweetspot

Public Sector Initiative of the Year

Jenny Douche - Callaghan

Youth Programme of the Year

The Brave Venture

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GEN NZ Member Representative of the Year

Pascale Hyboud-Peron

Connector of the Year

Pauli Sosa

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GEN NZ Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Awards
Winners 2022

Entrepreneur of the Year

Lauren Peate

Māori Initiative of the Year

Kōkiri

Entrepreneur Support Organisation of the Year

Ministry of Awesome

Investor of the Year

New Zealand Growth Capital Partners

Academic Initiative of the Year

Dr Marissa Kaloga & Rasha Abu-Safieh

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Social Entrepreneur of the Year

Sarah Colcord

Government Initiative of the Year

Startup Council

Youth Programme of the Year

Young Enterprise Scheme

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Special Award for Service to Gen New Zealand

Marwan W. jamal

Connector of the Year

Pauli Sosa

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