Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards 2023

The Inaugural Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards were an undoubted success and signified and celebrated the progress we are making together to decarbonise New Zealand for a better future. That journey was reflected in the beautiful taonga presented to the six award winners in recognition of their commitment and accomplishment. 

The nominations, finalists & winners

A total of 42 nominations were received for the inaugural awards, which were narrowed down to 24 finalists competing for six award categories, with several companies and individuals being successful in more than one category.  These organisations and individuals truly reflect the innovation and commitment of industry to decarbonising New Zealand’s economy. 

The judging panels included Ian Kennedy (Chair, Japan New Zealand Business Council), Stephen Canny (Chair, New Zealand Hydrogen Council), Hayley Alexander (CEO, Alexander Group), and Elizabeth Halstead (New Zealand Energy Business Leader, Arup).

Congratulations go to all of these outstanding winners, their commitment to New Zealand’s decarbonisation is profound. We look forward to celebrating further success at next year’s Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards to be announced at the H2 2 ZERO Summit 2025, 28-29 May 2025.