Hydrogen award finalists announced

About 24 finalists have been selected from 42 nominations for the inaugural Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards.

The winner of each category will be announced during the H2 2 Zero Summit Gala Dinner on Thursday September 7.

Six award categories include several companies and individuals being successful in more than one category, says New Zealand Hydrogen Council chief executive Dr Linda Wright.

“The panel of judges were particularly impressed with the high calibre and depth of the nominations across the categories and would like to congratulate all of successful finalists,” she says.

“These organisations and individuals truly reflect the innovation and commitment of industry to decarbonising New Zealand’s economy.”

Finalists.

Future Hydrogen Leader Award: Dr Vedran Jovic from GNS Science, Mohsin Ijaz from the University of Otago, Jonas Meier of Fabrum, and Caitlin Mowatt from Auckland Transport.

Hydrogen Transport Award: H W Richardson Group, Toyota New Zealand, Hyundai New Zealand, Auckland Transport.

Industry Impact Award: Global Bus Ventures, Halcyon Power, Fabrum, and Meridian Energy.          

Innovation Excellence Award: Bspkl, Global Bus Ventures , Toyota New Zealand, and Emirates Team New Zealand.

Our People Award: Tuaropaki Trust, and Fabrum.

Person of the Year Award: Mike Parker of Global Bus Ventures, Aya Inagaki from Halcyon Power, Rori Moore from Toyota New Zealand, Sir Stephen Tindall of K1W1, and Dr Ojas Mahapatra from Fabrum. Judges included Ian Kennedy (chair, Japan New Zealand Business Council), Stephen Canny (chair, New Zealand Hydrogen Council), Hayley Alexander (Alexander Group chief executive), and Elizabeth Halstead (New Zealand Energy Business Leader, Arup).