Celebrating Kiwi Manufacturing Brilliance - 28 May
The winners of the inaugural Minister for Manufacturing Awards will be announced at a special ceremony during SouthMACH Christchurch on 28 May 2025. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and innovators to celebrate excellence in New Zealand manufacturing.
Advancing Manufacturing Aotearoa (AMA) is proud to honour the significant contributions manufacturers are making to our economy, environment, and communities.
The outstanding calibre of entries reflects the resilience, innovation, and ingenuity at the core of New Zealand’s manufacturing sector. These awards celebrate the individuals and companies not only excelling in their fields but also shaping the future of manufacturing in Aotearoa.
2025 Minister for Manufacturing Awards Finalists:
EXCELLENCE IN PROCESS INNOVATION – supported by Swell
The finalists are:
EXCELLENCE IN MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP – supported by Lawson Williams Consulting
The finalists are:
- Dmitrey Carruthers - Gisborne Engineering
- Jeff Vidanes - Temperzone
- Dr Karnika de Silva - NZ Product Accelerator
- Nathan Hay - Argus ManuTech
MANUFACTURING APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR – supported by Enztec
The finalists are:
- Joshua Chugg – Page Macrae Engineering
- Kate Cooper – Pact Group NZ Ltd
- Lomialagi “Mia” Fa’Amausili – Blue Star Group (New Zealand) Ltd
- Michael Vitale – Pacific Steel
MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR – supported by BNZ
The finalists are:
Awards Ceremony
Visitors to SouthMACH are warmly invited to take part in the awards festivities. Join us to celebrate the remarkable talent and achievements that are shaping the future of New Zealand’s manufacturing sector. It’s an inspiring opportunity to connect, recognise, and be part of a milestone moment for the industry. There is no charge to observe the awards presentation! May 28th 5:00pm - 7:30pm Register for SouthMACH » SouthMACH RRegister for SouthMACH
For more information: contact Catherine Lye - catherine@amanz.nz