Entries open for 26th AmCham – DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards for companies doing business with the USA, in conjunction with United Airlines
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The American Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 AmCham – DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards in conjunction with United Airlines. These awards celebrate business achievement between New Zealand and the United States. The US is New Zealand's third largest trading partner with bilateral trade now worth around $20 billion – goods exports to the USA are now over $9b and imports from the USA $8b with a further $7b in services and technology. Commenting on the awards, Mark Foy, Managing Director, New Zealand & Pacific Islands, DHL Express said “We are thrilled to partner with AmCham once again for the 26th AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards. It is evident that the USA remains a top choice for Kiwi businesses when it comes to exporting, with innovation and Kiwi ingenuity continuing to be the driving force behind many Kiwi success stories”. Apart from DHL Express our airline partner is United Airlines and silver sponsors are: ANZ Bank, Auckland International Airport, Insprie Labs, Ironside McDonald IP, Lockheed Martin and Sweeney Vesty. To allow us greater flexibility there are no set categories for the three exporter awards. Once applications are in the judges will decide on three categories. Awards categories are: (click on categories for application forms)
Award winners receive an Economy Plus® Round Trip Ticket to the USA from United Airlines. The Supreme Award winner is selected from winners of each of these awards. The Supreme winner also receives US$5,000 of consultancy services from SweenyVesty and key introductions to key contacts in the USA including VC's, Regional Economic Development Agencies, and others. AmCham also presents an award to the Member/Supporter of the Year. | Timetable:
If you require any other information about entering the 2024 awards please contact Mike Hearn, by email mike@amcham.co.nz or phone 09 309 9140. |