Celebrating our first BGS NZ Impact Awards
On Wednesday 3 December 2025, BGS NZ members, partners and friends came together at AUT City Campus for our End of Year Event and the first-ever BGS NZ awards. It was a wonderful evening of connection, learning and celebration.
A communication MasterClass with Maggie Eyre
The evening opened with a communication MasterClass from Maggie Eyre MNZM, communication expert and author. Thank you, Maggie, for an inspiring and energising session.
The awards
We were delighted with the response to our first awards. The awards were announced on the night by Michelle Lee-Brown.
Our 2025 award winners
- Inspiring Innovator: Izzy Horrocks
- Sustainable Impact: Joanne Johnson
- Emerging Leader: Walker Zhao
- Community Champion: Pasitaua Haufano
A special mention also went to Sophie Bradly.
Congratulations to our finalists
Congratulations also to our finalists Amy Errmann, Danidu Wijekoon, Munaal Abdali and Deepika Jindal, and to everyone who was nominated.
Thank you
Thank you to Maggie, to our sponsor ProWorkflow, to everyone who put forward a nomination, and to all who joined us to celebrate.
