New Zealand CIO Awards 2025
The annual New Zealand CIO Awards recognise individuals and teams who have shown leadership, innovation,
and foresight in their contribution to ICT and business. Coveted by teams and tech leaders,
the CIO Awards are prestigious and inspirational recognition of the talent the best New Zealand offers.
2025 CIO Awards Timeline
3 March
Entries Open
2 May
Nominations Close
13 May
Entries Close
16 June
Finalists Announced (week of)
19 August
CIO Awards
Gala Dinner
2025 New Zealand
CIO Awards categories
New Zealand CIO Awards Evening MC:
Scotty Stevenson
Scotty "Sumo" Stevenson is a popular broadcaster known for his humorous style. In 2019, he began a joint role with TVNZ and Spark, leading the Rugby World Cup coverage from Japan. Scotty joined SKY Sport in 2007 and held various roles, including commentator, editor of SKY Sport the Magazine, and presenter of the documentary series Local Heroes. He called ITM Cup and Super Rugby matches and was a commentator for Rugby World Cup 2011. Scotty hosts SKY Sport's Rugby Zone and was named New Zealand Magazine Sport Feature Writer of the Year at the 2012 Canon Media Awards.
Unlock Growth & Credibility:
Why enter the NZ CIO Awards
The annual New Zealand CIO Awards are your chance to shine a spotlight on exceptional leadership, innovation, and the positive impacts made across your organisation, the sector or New Zealand at large, through ICT. But the benefits go far beyond recognition. Here's why entering the CIO Awards is a strategic move for you and your team:
Celebrating Success:
Check out the 2024 Winners
Relive the 2024 New Zealand CIO Awards, check out the winners below.
