In 2024, our Director Shanon O'Connor received the CIO awards Community Tech Champions’ award. It was rewarding to have Tōnui Collab’s efforts to address digital inequity and support more rangatahi Māori to explore, create, and thrive with tech. Attending these awards also gave us the opportunity to meet and forge relationships with leaders in tech, some of whom are now contributing to our various kaupapa #kōhinerobotics #pāhangarau #maoriintech #kidswhocode #stempathways
Imagine you or your team taking centre stage at the New Zealand CIO Awards! 🤩 Relive the experience from 2024, could this be you in 2025? The New Zealand CIO Awards are back, and nominations are now open! 🚀 Presented by IDC Foundry Events Asia Pacific and Brightstar, these awards celebrate the pinnacle of ICT leadership and innovation. As Louise Francis, IDC Country Manager, highlights, "These awards play a crucial role in recognising the outstanding achievements and talent of New Zealand’s tech leaders..." We're seeking leaders who are not just driving innovation, but also shaping our digital future. This year's program features established categories like CIO of the Year and Emerging ICT Leader, alongside exciting new additions such as Innovation Leadership Through an Emerging Technology and Excellence in Customer Value. We're particularly interested in solutions that: 🔎 Address real-world challenges. 🔎Showcase a strong team culture. 🔎Demonstrate a clear strategic vision. What impact has your team made? Share your story and nominate them today! Nominations close May 13, 2025. The gala awards ceremony will be held on August 19th. Learn more and submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/ghznt-Rm #CIOAwardsNZ #NZTech #ICTLeadership #DigitalInnovation #Brightstar #IDC #TechAwards #NZBusiness #InnovationLeadership #NZCIOSummit