Excitement is building for the annual Kea World Class New Zealand Awards, with a sparkling audience of international
Kiwi, Government leaders and top CEO’s coming together to celebrate the incredible achievements of New Zealand’s global
community
Taking place on Thursday, the 7th September at the Auckland Viaduct Events Centre, more than 550 guests will hear the
stories of seven incredible award winners who’ve achieved global recognition across their industries.
The Kea World Class community consists of around 550 global Kiwi based both here and offshore who lead and shape their
industries, raise New Zealand’s profile on the world stage and most importantly give back to the communities they live
and work in.
This year’s winners will join the likes of Actor Miranda Harcourt, Philanthroper Peter Cooper, Rocket Labs’ Peter Beck,
Choreographer Parris Goebel, All Birds founder Tim Brown, Chef Peter Gordon, Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, Actor,
Cliff Curtis and many more.
The theme for the awards this year is ‘Togetherness’. This theme has been chosen to remind us that during these
challenging times, we can unify ideas through inspiration and courage from our global Kiwi community alongside those at
home, to harness our collective power for greater impact for Aotearoa.
Kea’s award winners for 2023 have been chosen by an international panel of judges including Former Governor General Sir
Jerry Mateparae, Entrepreneurs Sarah Robb O’Hagen and Guy Royal, 2022 Kea Supreme Winner Miranda Harcourt, Kea Global
Co-Chair Mitchell Pham and NZTE Board Director Jennifer Kerr.
They’ve selected seven worthy winners from a long list of nominees, with one also accepting the Supreme Award for 2023.
A special ‘Friend of New Zealand category will acknowledge those who weren’t born here, but who have contributed to New
Zealand’s international success in a significant way.
The winners will be announced on Thursday night, with all of this year’s winners travelling from throughout the world
and around New Zealand to attend. All information about the winners is embargoed until September 7th at 10.30pm when the
awards have reached their conclusion.
Kea Global CEO Toni Truslove says “The annual Kea World Class New Zealand Awards are an opportunity to learn about and
celebrate the achievements of some truly great people, that through their passion and insight have created real change
for the benefit of our nation. We can’t wait to reveal this year’s winners and to highlight their achievements.’
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Pictured: The 2023 Kea World Class New Zealand Supreme winner Miranda Harcourt receiving her award from Vice-Chancellor
Professor Dawn Freshwater, Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland at last year’s awards ceremony
About The Kea World Class New Zealand Awards
Kea’s World Class New Zealanders are Kiwi across a variety of locations and sectors who lead and shape industries around
the globe, helping build New Zealand’s reputation on the world stage. They are passionate advocates for Aotearoa and
regularly give back to their communities. Our World Class New Zealand Awards honour those in this community who have
best met the theme of the award - in 2022 this theme was connection.
Information about the Kea World Class network including previous winners: