Enlighten Designs Sponsors Outstanding AI Implementation Award at Aotearoa AI Awards 2025
Enlighten Designs is sponsoring the 2025 Outstanding AI Implementation Award, spotlighting New Zealand teams turning visionary ideas into responsible, real-world AI impact. Entries close 23 July, with winners crowned 17 September ahead of the Aotearoa AI Summit. This is your chance to showcase innovation and help shape Aotearoa’s AI future.
As the Official Sponsor of the Outstanding AI Implementation Award at the Aotearoa AI Awards 2025, Enlighten Designs is genuinely excited to recognise teams and individuals delivering groundbreaking, real-world AI solutions across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Outstanding AI Implementation Award honours those who turn visionary ideas into impactful, responsible, and transformative AI projects. This category shines a spotlight on excellence in artificial intelligence and celebrates the innovators whose work enhances the use, impact, and benefits of AI technologies in every sector.
Sponsoring this award is a natural fit for Enlighten Designs and our vision of Aotearoa New Zealand as a leader in innovative, responsible, and inclusive AI solutions. It’s a privilege to recognise those making AI tangible and beneficial for all.
Aotearoa AI Award Categories
Alongside the Outstanding AI Implementation Award, here are all the 2025 award categories:
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Outstanding AI Implementation: Recognising the successful deployment of AI in real-world settings with measurable outcomes
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AI Changemaker of the Year: Celebrating those driving meaningful, positive change through AI
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AI Research Pioneer: Honouring outstanding original research in artificial intelligence
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Rising AI Star: Spotlighting emerging individuals making significant contributions to AI
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Te Ao Māori & Pasifika AI: Acknowledging initiatives that champion AI solutions supporting Māori and/or Pasifika communities
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Trailblazer in AI Innovation: Recognising cutting-edge innovation in AI by individuals, startups, or organisations
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People’s Choice: The supreme award, chosen by audience vote at the AI Summit Find full category details at the Aotearoa AI Awards 2025 website.
How to Enter
The awards are open to teams and organisations based in New Zealand, as well as individuals who are New Zealand citizens or residents working here.
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Start Your Entry at: https://awards.conferenz.co.nz/ai2025
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Review the Criteria: Each category has specific entry requirements which are listed on the website.
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Craft Your Entry: Clearly explain your project’s innovation, impact, and alignment with the criteria. Judges value thoughtful, comprehensive entries.
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Submit your entry
Key Dates
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Entries Close: 23 July 2025, 5:00 pm NZST
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Finalists Announced: 14 August 2025
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Awards Ceremony: 17 September 2025, AUT City Campus, Auckland
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your project and help shape the future of AI in Aotearoa!
The Conversation Continues at the Aotearoa AI Summit
The day after the awards ceremony, on 18 September 2025, the Aotearoa AI Summit will gather New Zealand’s AI professionals, innovators, and leaders at Shed 10 in Auckland. This essential event is an unmissable opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Register now for the Aotearoa AI Summit and be part of New Zealand’s AI future!
Let’s Shape Aotearoa’s AI Future Together!
With nearly three decades of experience delivering impactful AI, data storytelling, and data visualisation solutions, Enlighten Designs is proud to support and celebrate the nation’s brightest AI talents.
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