The annual TechSoup New Zealand Awards in Auckland saw some of the best non-profit proponents of technology recognised last week during a gala dinner at the Waipuna Hotel.
The awards, on the first day of the TechSoup New Zealand ‘Transform’ Conference, celebrated technology innovation and service excellence from organisations across the country.
Six categories highlighted the achievements of everyone from volunteers, to social media campaigners, to accidental IT people, to those who have given decades of service.
All winners and finalists were invited to the stage to receive applause from their peers, with Not for Profit Lifetime Service Winner Kevin O’Sullivan receiving the longest ovation of the evening for his work with the Coastguard.
Other winners included John Lau for his voluntary work at the Documentary Edge Film Festival, and Amanda Cooper for her outstanding contribution as an ‘accidental IT person’ at The Hepatitis Foundation.
The full list of winners and finalists were:
Category: Technology Volunteer of the Year
Winner: John Lau. Finalist: Walter Lim.
Category: Best Accidental IT Person
Winner: Amanda Cooper. Finalist: Angelo Libeau
Category: Not for Profit Technology Innovator of the Year
Winner: Sticks ‘n Stones Inc. Finalist: Coastguard Northern Region
Category: Using Technology To Connect to the Community – Best Small to Medium Enterprise
Winner: Friendly Ltd
Category: Not for Profit Technology Lifetime Service Award
Winner: Kevin O’Sullivan, Coastguard
For more information, contact gs@connectingup.org