Awards and Scholarships
IPWEA NZ has a long-standing history of presenting awards for Asset Management Excellence in Aotearoa, as well as supporting our infrastructure leaders of tomorrow through young leaders awards, with the support of AECOM and IMNZ.Â
In 2023, we are proud to carry the three scholarships born from 2022, designed to advance the careers of asset management professionals.
Find out more about each scholarship and award, as well as how to apply.
Apply for 2023 Scholarships & Awards
These awards and scholarships are designed to advance your career. Explore your six options below:
About IPWEA NZ Scholarships
Young Leader Scholarship
with the support of IMNZ and AECOM
with the support of IMNZ and AECOM
The recipient of the Young Leader Scholarship attends IMNZ leadership training up to the value of $8,000. This annual Scholarship provides the opportunity for an IPWEA NZ member to develop the skills and expertise necessary to enhance their senior management capability and potential. All members with less than 10 years post tertiary work experience in asset management and who hold a position of management responsibility are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Hinewai Hausman
Waka Kotahi
James Thorne
WSP
Louisa Bloomer
Stantec
Imraan Mohammed
Fulton Hogan
Jackie Colliar
Hamilton City Council
Jenna Neame
Tasman District Council
Jamie Cox
Wairoa District Council
Simon Dyne
Fulton Hogan
Greg Manzano
Rotorua Lakes Council
Karen Boyt
NZTA
Andrew Chin
Auckland Council
Emily Botje
Hamilton City Council
Gene Ollerenshaw
Dunedin City Council
Steve Hewland
Lakes Environmental Ltd, Queenstown
Chris Watson
Watercare Services Ltd
Kevin Wood
Dunedin City Council
Vaughan McEwen
Wellington City Council
Lynette Ellis
Christchurch City Council
Glenn Broadbent
Papakura City Council
Kirsten Thrush
Taupo District Council
Gordon Hart
NZTA, Napier
The Priyani de Silva-Currie Emerging Asset Management Professional Scholarship
The Priyani de Silva-Currie Emerging Asset Management Professional Scholarship will provide the opportunity to complete the Australasian Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning and Integrating Asset Management Governance courses up to the value of $5,000. This course will set the winner up for attaining CPAM certification with the World Partners in Asset Management.
This annual Scholarship provides the opportunity for an IPWEA NZ member to develop the skills and expertise necessary to enhance their asset management capability. Preference will be given to applicants of ethnic/cultural and gender groups who are poorly represented in the asset management profession.
Trisha Morrison
Waikato District Council
Emerging Governance Scholarship
The recipient of the Emerging Governance Scholarship completes the Institute of Directors Company Directors course up to the value of $10,000 to set them up for future governance roles.
This annual Scholarship provides the opportunity for an IPWEA NZ member to develop the skills and expertise necessary to undertake current or future governance roles. All members working at executive or governance Board level (in any area) are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Kelly Churchill
Fulton Hogan
Senior Professional Scholarship
The recipient of the Senior Professional Scholarship attends an international public works/asset management conference up to the value of $5,000. This annual Scholarship provides the opportunity for an IPWEA NZ member to expand their networks and knowledge of asset management at an international level. All members with more than 15 years post tertiary work experience in asset management are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
NB This scholarship has been awarded for 2022 with the recipient attending the August 2022 Public Works Expo in Charlotte USA (hosted by the American Public Works Association).
Kelly LaValley
Waimakariri District Council
IPWEA NZ Awards
Our Excellence awards and the Hynds paper of the year, are designed to re designed to recognise excellence in asset management projects.
IPWEA NZ Asset Management Excellence Awards
Celebrating excellence in asset management
Hynds Paper Of the Year
The three best papers from those accepted for presentation at the IPWEA NZ conference.
