Windcave take out supreme award at the 26th AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards for companies doing business with the USA.
Windcave took out the Supreme award at last night’s 26th AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards for companies doing business with the USA.
Founded in New Zealand in 1999, Windcave has consistently led the way in the innovation of payment technology. Today, the company’s footprint extends across over 40 countries and supported by a dedicated team of over 400 experts. Windcave specialises in various payment solutions - from in-store and unattended to online transactions. The Judges were particularly impressed by Windcave’s approach to innovation and delivery of quality solutions, and the ambition demonstrated through the growth of their business in the United States.
All winners received an airfare to anywhere in the USA on United Airlines, and the supreme winner also receives US$5,000 of advisory services from Sweeney Vesty, introductions to venture capitalists, economic development agencies in the USA as well as to other valuable connections. Over the last twenty-five years our sponsors have provided over $400,000 worth of prizes to our award winners.
Selina Deadman, Vice President, Commercial, DHL Express, who announced the Supreme Winner, said: “Windcave NZ has built a strong reputation as an innovator, with their commitment to continuous improvement driving their success. Their impressive expansion into the US market highlights the strength of their insights and strategy. DHL is proud to congratulate them on this well-deserved award."
The Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade & Investment spoke at the dinner about his recent US visit and the work the government is doing to maintain a strong relationship with the USA in spite of the recently introduced tariffs.
Other winners included specialists in servicing aircraft engines; a plant-based, non-synthetic dietary supplement designed for appetite and weight management; travel; investment in one of New Zealand’s leading crime prevention companies; and a charity (Kiwibots) that helps students to learn science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
The award winners:
Exporter of the Year to the USA – Technology Windcave
Exporter of the Year to the USA – Services Pratt & Whitney Air New Zealand Services t/a Christchurch Engine Centre
Exporter of the Year to the USA - Consumer Goods
Calocurb Ltd
Investor of the Year to or from the USA Axon Enterprise Inc for investment in Auror
Bilateral Connections with the USA
Rob Coneybeer for the Far Out Foundation
Contribution to Tourism with the USA Travel USA Ltd
Social Impact with the USA The NZ Robotics Charitable Trust Inc/Kiwibots
Supreme winner - Windcave.
The AmCham Supporter of the Year – ANZ Bank
In addition to AmCham, DHL Express, United Airlines, the awards are supported by: ANZ Bank, Auckland International Airport, Insprie Labs, Ironside McDonald Intellectual Property, Lockheed Martin New Zealand and SweeneyVesty.
Media supporter - The Business.
Wine sponsor - Constellation Brands
Event Manager and sponsor - Event Revolution
Previous winners of the Supreme Award have included Peace Software; Airways Corporation; HumanWare; Tenon; Orion Health; Zeacom; SMI Group; Fonterra; Pratt & Whitney Air New Zealand Services t/a Christchurch Engine Centre; Buckley Systems; Greenshell New Zealand; Vista Entertainment; Fisher & Paykel Healthcare; Douglas Pharmaceuticals, Zespri International; Tourism Holdings; Peter Beck, Seequent Ltd, Oritain Global, Auror Ltd and Toku Eyes.
Entries open for 26th AmCham – DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards for companies doing business with the USA, in conjunction with United Airlines
New Social Impact & Commitment to Sustainability with the USA award added. |
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 2025 awards please contact Mike Hearn, by email mike@amcham.co.nz or phone 09 309 9140. |