2026 AIANZ Richard Pearse Award

Aviation Industry Association Awards – 2026 AIANZ Richard Pearse Award

Category Description

This award recognises the contribution a member has made through developing a new product or service that shows technical innovation, a positive market response and where substantial development has occurred in New Zealand and has enhanced the reputation of New Zealand as an innovative country.

Please note: this award is not always presented.

Pictured: 2025 Winner – SPS Automation

Nominations closes 31 July 2026

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must be or have been involved in a New Zealand Aviation business, organisation, or institution (or a division of a global company that is registered to trade in New Zealand) that focuses on supporting the performance, safety, and growth of the New Zealand aviation industry.

All information will be confidential and only shared with the judges assessing this category.

You are encouraged to provide and refer to any supporting material for the judges’ consideration. This material can include financial or business metrics, images, statistics, transcripts, media coverage, accolades, testimonials or recommendations, references and other relevant information.

Documents and evidence supplied, will be disregarded if they are not correctly referenced and pertinent to your submission. You may submit a maximum of FOUR supporting documents to strengthen your entry unless directed otherwise. All information will be confidential and only shared with the judges assessing this category.

Award Nomination - 2026 Richard Pearse Award

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Detail the development of a new product or service that shows technical innovation in New Zealand.*

Detail a positive market response or where substantial development has occurred enhancing the reputation of New Zealand as an innovative country.*

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You are encouraged to provide and refer to any attached supporting material for the judges’ consideration. This material can include financial or business metrics, images, statistics, transcripts, media coverage, accolades, testimonials or recommendations/ references and other relevant information. The documents will be disregarded if they are not directly referenced and pertinent to your submission. Unless directed otherwise, you may submit a maximum of FOUR supporting documents to strengthen your entry.

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