“Having our Waikato-founded company included on such a prestigious list is quite humbling. Enlighten’s work in data-driven storytelling as the Delivery Partner for Microsoft’s Data Journalism Program has been an incredible opportunity to bring kiwi ingenuity to global prominence through clients like The Associated Press, Vox Media, and NASCAR,” says CEO Damon Kelly.

The Microsoft Partner Awards is made up of 11 categories this year, down from 26 in 2017. The categories recognise Microsoft Partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions during the year, with categories including Engaging Customers, Cloud for Good, Empowering Employees and Modern Workplace.

“We are pleased to recognise Enlighten Designs as a Microsoft New Zealand Partner Award Finalist this year,” says Phil Goldie, One Commercial Partner Director Microsoft New Zealand. “Enlighten Designs is a great example of a company using Microsoft technology to provide customer-centric solutions in an innovative and forward-thinking way.”

The Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions for their customers during the past year.