Entrepreneur Of The Year New Zealand™
Celebrating and recognising New Zealand entrepreneurs.
The 2024 application is now open
About the program
From creating disruptive technologies and transforming consumer journeys, to building new communities and driving positive social change, there’s no limit to the creativity of New entrepreneurs — and the stories we want to share. Launched here in 1998 the programme has grown in profile each year and is now recognised as a leading business award in New Zealand, consistent with its global status.
The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program shines a spotlight on entrepreneurs across New Zealand who master the artful balance of passion, determination, character, and skill to create businesses that address the most complex challenges and build a better working world. By joining the program, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate success with your team, inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and gain access to an exclusive global network of program participants that help to build connections, fuel success and navigate long-term growth.
If you or someone you know is turning ground-breaking ideas into innovative businesses, we want to help celebrate that success today.
At EY, we support entrepreneurship for all — not just today, not just tomorrow, but for the next century and beyond. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year program recognises and celebrates the spirit and contribution of exceptional entrepreneurs. These are the individuals who see things beyond the horizon and help shape the future. By challenging orthodox methods and creating new markets for goods and services, entrepreneurs positively disrupt the way we do business and help enhance our quality of life.
Program Timeline
We are delighted that the following organisations are sponsoring the program:
Travel Sponsor
Air New Zealand is proud to support the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards. The airline facilitates many customer journeys to, from and within New Zealand each year, connecting Kiwis with the world. It’s therefore fitting that we support these awards which recognise some of New Zealand’s brightest stars in their respective fields.
Digital Billboard Sponsor
After winning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2000, Go Media’s Co-Founder and Managing Director, Mike Gray, has played an integral part in helping budding entrepreneurs and grassroots organisations reach their full potential in Aotearoa. As a company fueled by entrepreneurship, innovation and a passion for backing all things Aotearoa, it only makes sense that Go Media have come on board to support this years’ awards programme.
Story Telling Sponsor
Thompson Spencer is a global, socially-led, full service creative and media agency that propels ambitious companies to phenomenal results. Led by founders Melanie Spencer and Wendy Thompson (2022 EY Entrepreneur of the year finalist) they deliver deliver seamless solutions for all your creative and media needs, from Tiktoks in Taupō to TV in Toowomba. As the stars recognised in these awards take the world stage, Thompson Spencer is right beside them, bringing them the ease and efficiency of working with one team of experts around the world.
EY Contacts
National
| Jason Macgregor Program Director Tel: +64 274 899 504 |
Rebecca Seymour-East Program Manager Tel: +27 687 8977 |
