EVworld champions finalists listed

The 2019 EVworld NZ Champions Awards finalists have been announced and the winners will be honoured at a special evening function on the first day of the August 1-3 conference and exhibition in Auckland.

About 36 entries were submitted, judges Mike Underhill, Stella Stocks, Liz Yeaman and Rod Oram commending the work across New Zealand to champion EVs and the decarbonisation of New Zealand’s fleet.

The judges recognised those entries that demonstrated strategic impact, innovation and a future focus.

The 2018 EV Champion of the Year Award winner Martin Kane says the awards are a great opportunity to consider the vast amount of dedication from local industry and individuals.

“In particular, the EV Champion Award gives the chance to give recognition to the ‘volunteer’, to the person who promotes EVs – not because they are paid for doing so – but simply because they care – be it for the planet, or for New Zealand’s energy independence, or for the joy of seeing others excited by a new experience or life-changing realisation.”

The EVworld NZ exhibition at the ASB Showgrounds will also be open for a special preview for all awards finalists, invited guests and conference attendees.

Visit www.conferenz.co.nz for more information about EVworld.

2019 EVworld NZ Champions Finalists

EV Champion of the Year (sponsor EECA)

Joe Camuso, Richard Heaps, Rob McEwan, Sigurd Magnusson.

Fleet Champion of the Year (sponsor Lease Plan)

Northland Regional Council, NZ Post, Opus.

Most EV Friendly Town (sponsor Custom Fleet)

Christchurch City Council, Thames-Coromandel District Council, Wellington City Council.

EV Sales & Service Award (sponsor Wellington Institute of Technology & Whitireia Community Polytechnic)

EV City, EVS Enhanced, Hyundai New Zealand, UBCO.