CONNEXIS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Join us along with key industry stakeholders to celebrate those who work in the Electricity Supply and Telecommunications Industry.
The Connexis Excellence Awards celebrate the best and brightest trainees working in the industry along with those who have made significant contributions through their enthusiasm and commitment to industry training.
The Connexis Excellence Awards Dinner is held on the last day of Annual Connection. Presentations will be made to the recipients of the Trainee Awards along with the runners-up and winners of the Line Mechanic and Cable Jointer Competition.
For more information about the awards dinner please contact Hillary Riches, Event Manager.
E: hillaryr@connexis.org.nz P: 027 565 1961
The Connexis Excellence Awards are proudly hosted by PowerNet Limited, the electricity network management company delivering power to Invercargill City, Southland, West Otago, parts of Central Otago, and Stewart Island.
2023 FINALISTS
| Name | Location | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Shaun Edgerton | Te Kuiti | The Lines Company |
| Frederick Kapua | Auckland | Ventia |
| Abbey Meiritz Reid | Christchurch | Connetics |
| Eroni Emosi | Auckland | Omexom |
| Joshua Cox | Otematata | Omexom |
| Patrick Kurucake | Wellington | Ventia |
| Ela Jones | Lake Tekapo | Genesis Energy |
| Valantina Adam | Wellington | Downer NZ |
| Mark Mita | Te Awamutu | Waipa Networks |
| Robbie Skerten | Christchurch | MainPower NZ Ltd |
| Douglas Hadfield | Palmerston North | Omexom |
BOOK YOUR TICKETS
The Connexis Excellence Awards Dinner will be held at Bill Richardson Transport World, Tay St, Invercargill on 21 September 2023
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Pre-Dinner Drinks and Canapes
Move through the Museum to the dinner area
6.00pm - 11pm
Annual Connection Competition Awards
Connexis Excellence Trainee Awards Awards
Guest Speaker
Overall Winners Annual Connection 2023
Cost - $175.00 + GST per ticket (Please Note: Welcome drinks, supplied following this cash bar will be available)
Buses will be available from Ascot Park Hotel and Central City.
2022 CONNEXIS EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS
Generation Trainee of the Year – Blake Cheesman, Manawa Energy
Distribution Trainee of the Year – Joseph Smithey – Ventia
Telecommunications Trainee of the Year – Jack Conchie, Downer
Transmission Trainee of the Year – Aramai Te Maari Tahau – Ventia
Advanced Trainee of the Year – Rob van Groen – Connetics
Investing in Youth Development and Training – Robin Johnson, Assessor/Moderator
Overall Trainee of the Year – Rob van Groen, Connetics
