Meet our finalists for The Impact Awards 2022 – congratulations to everyone involved!
Meet the finalists. Join us at the Awards Ceremony Saturday 30th July in Wellington.
The Impact Awards celebrate and support young New Zealanders making a difference, with $30,000 in prizes up for grabs across the six major award categories. Below are the Finalists and Semi-Finalists for The Impact Awards 2022.
The winners will be announced at The Awards Ceremony in Wellington on Saturday 30th July – the same weekend as Festival for the Future. More than 300+ people attend the Awards every year, which runs with an innovative 50-50 split table model that sees young people seated alongside CEOs and senior leaders from across the nation. It’s an incredible evening. Join us!
The Local Impact Award.
Celebrating young New Zealanders making a difference in their communities.
The Local Impact Award
Proudly supported by Ministry for Primary Industries.
Taking grassroots action to improve local communities, schools or workplaces.
Tanemahuta & Teakaraupo Pakeha-Heke
Twin Harmony
Advocating to protect our whakapapa by breaking the cycle of violence within abusive whānau.
Cherokee Walters
Consultant, AbacusBio
Supporting rangatahi in early career and personal development, via an innovative AbacusBio intern program.
Sam Ward
Organiser, Manukura GPS
Creating opportunities for young men to learn about leadership, to ensure they have a sense of belonging and purpose in life.
Chantelle Cobby
Founder The Microvolunteering Collective
Empowering 1,000+ people to make a meaningful difference in their communities, through bite-sized volunteer tasks.
Sam Waugh
Manager, Donalds Farm
Connecting people with farming, showcasing how food is produced and the career possibilities within the agricultural sector for rangitahi.
Justice Hetaraka
Co-Founder, History of Aotearoa
Developing education programmes that use art and indigenous pedagogy for students and teachers to safely navigate the local history of Aotearoa.
Christian Prescott
Founder, Sneaker Clean NZ
Creating opportunities and pathways for rangatahi, by putting sneakers on the feet of Kiwi kids in need.
Kophie Su'a-Hulsbosch
Co-Owner, The Conscious Club
Focusing on social, political and environmental issues through art and graphic design.
Aleisha Amohia
President of the Wellington Branch of the National Council of Women New Zealand
Contributing a young, Māori, Asian, female lens to Aotearoa’s gender equity movement, and other diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Matenga Ashby
CEO of Prehome
Increasing healthy homes in the Far North and simplifying the building process for both General land and Maori Land.
The Impact Award for Climate.
Celebrating young New Zealanders taking action on climate change.
The Impact Award for Climate
Proudly supported by EECA
Taking action to help reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to a more resilient, low carbon future.
Shuari Naidoo
Founder Moraka Menstrual Cups
Raising awareness of period poverty and providing a cost-effective, hygienic, sustainable and affordable alternative to disposable period products.
Nelson Harper
CEO, Precycle NZ and Coordinator, Palmys Plastic Pollution Challenge
Developing tech to recycle the non-recyclable & reduce business waste.
Andrea Reid
Founder, Pollinator Paths
Creating connected ecosystems and communities across urban landscapes where pollinators can thrive.
Pok Wei Heng
Organiser, Uplink Global Climate Justice Challenge - World Economic Forum
Supporting community-driven organisations in their fight for climate justice, with focus on community self-determination.
Rilke Comer
Founder, Students for Climate Solutions Inc
Creating and supporting student initiatives to solve climate change and achieve climate justice through law, science, policy and activism.
Ella Martin
Ethical Officer, Sustinnoworx
Using design to save textiles from landfill, and share knowledge about sustainability with the community.
Kaya Freeman
Environmental Specialist, Waka Kotahi Sustainability Rating Scheme Programme
Building a team to transform our transport network for a sustainable Aotearoa.
Dylan Chand
Community Climate Catalyst, Auckland City Council
Facilitating conversations between rangatahi and Auckland Council to ensure youth have the knowledge and resources to combat climate change.
Courtney Davies
Lead Sustainable Agriculture Instructor, MyFarmbase Africa Global Development Programme
Leading environmental programmes for young people across New Zealand and Africa, with a focus on sustainable change and action.
Todd Foster & Claudia Grave
Co-Founder’s, Hitch
Fundamentally changing the way people move by providing software for organisations that measures, reports & reduces commuting carbon emissions.
The Impact Award for Enterprise.
Celebrating young New Zealanders making a difference through business and entrepreneurship.
The Impact Award for Enterprise
Proudly supported by Redvespa
Celebrating young New Zealanders who are harnessing the power of business and entrepreneurship for social change
Matenga Ashby
CEO of Prehome
Increasing healthy homes in the Far North and simplifying the building process for both General land and Maori Land.
Todd Foster & Claudia Grave
Co-Founder’s, Hitch
Fundamentally changing the way people move by providing software for organisations that measures, reports & reduces commuting carbon emissions.
Serena Sarika Lal
Founding member, IndigiShare
Using social innovation and design to co-create community led solutions to oppressive structures informed by Te Tiriti O Waitangi, cultural matauranga and Anti-racism.
Sophie Brooker
Co-founder, Nonstop Solutions
Facilitating the transition to a circular economy to provide environmental security for future generations.
Dayna Taramai
Chief Operations Officer and Head Trainer, M3 Mindfulness
Empowering communities and creating impact change with an indigenous resilience programme using Mindfulness, Māori stories, and Movement.
Andrea Reid
Founder, Pollinator Paths
Creating connected ecosystems and communities across urban landscapes where pollinators can thrive.
Ellie Tizzard
Co-chai Waimakariri Youth Council
Working to bridge the gap between employers and young people in the Waimakariri District, providing opportunities for both parties.
Nelson Harper
CEO, Precycle NZ and Coordinator, Palmys Plastic Pollution Challenge
Developing tech to recycle the non-recyclable & reduce business waste.
Bridget Williams
Founder, Bead & Proceed
Inspiring thousands to harness the power of creativity to action the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Zeb Horrell
Founder, Future Whenua
Empowering regenerative solutions in the rural sector to transition from the age of extraction toward an ecological civilisation.
The Impact Award for Inclusion.
Celebrating young New Zealanders creating more inclusive communities.
The Impact Award for Inclusion
Proudly supported by NW Group.
Taking action to challenge discrimination, creating more inclusive communities, schools and workplaces.
Cherokee Walters
Consultant, AbacusBio
Supporting rangatahi in early career and personal development, via an innovative AbacusBio intern program.
Mariner Fagaiava-Muller
Journalist
Creating greater representation within the NZ newsrooms by canvassing stories with due alofa, as a result of the negative depictions of Pasifika created in New Zealand media.
Hope Cotton
Advocate
Legalising captions and audio description on all New Zealand Media. Campaigning for legal standards for captions and audio descriptions on all New Zealand Media through a parliamentary petition, social media, and local press.
Reihana Dougherty
Youth Advisory, Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children
Advocacy for rangatahi to be involved at the decision making table, in opportunities that improve systems & outcomes for our future rangatira.
Eteroa Lafaele
Co-founder, DigiTautua
Refurbishing fit for purpose devices and fundraising for laptops for students to bridge the digital divide.
Josh McCormack
Co-founder, CRAVE
Advocating for greater acceptance of the LGBTQI+ community through a variety of initiatives, such as Pronouns 101 which has resulted in 1 in 4 medical students now wearing pronoun badges to contact.
Amelie Coggan
Founder, Little Joys by Amelie
Teenage business owner with her own mental health challenges, using her passion for art and her journey to make change for those struggling.
Elizabeth Magabbo
Youth Settlement Worker, New Zealand Red Cross
Supporting young people who have recently arrived through the refugee quota, equipping them with work ready skills.
Chantelle Moriah
Author, ‘I Am Autistic’
Working to create understanding and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals through writing, drawing, presenting, educating and supporting.
Lucy Tothill
Refugee and human rights lawyer
Assists asylum seekers to become settled in Aotearoa through representation and advocacy in court.
The Impact Award for Wellbeing.
Celebrating young New Zealanders working to improve health and wellbeing for others.
The Impact Award for Wellbeing
Proudly supported by Xero
Taking action to improve health and wellbeing outcomes in communities, schools or workplaces.
Genevieve Mora
Co-Founder & General Manager, Voices for Hope
Creating and influencing change for mental health, whilst providing hope through the voices of lived experience.
Josh McCormack
Co-founder, CRAVE
Advocating for greater acceptance of the LGBTQI+ community through a variety of initiatives, such as Pronouns 101 which has resulted in 1 in 4 medical students now wearing pronoun badges to contact.
Ali Muhammad
Organiser, SportFest 2021
Empowering refugee communities (youth) through sport and recreation by providing opportunities in socially inclusive settings.
Ihorangi Reweti-Peters
Improving Access to Mental health and Counselling for Tamariki and Rangtahi Atawhai (Care Experienced young people that are Mentally ill)
Working to see young people in New Zealand state care have access to services they need to keep themselves and others safe.
George Glover
President, Lads Without Labels
Working to destigmatize men’s mental health at the University of Canterbury, by pursuing initiatives that create relaxed and supportive environments, encourage uplifting conversations and yield tangible change.
Sevia Saviour (Saviiey) Nua
Chairman, Le Malaga o Moanaroa / Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā Mai Le Moana Trust
Providing avenues to bridge the gap of disparities for Māori & Pasifika Rainbow, Takatāpui and MVPFAFF+ communities.
Jessica Stubbing
Mental health advocate
Advocating to improve mental health care for our rangatahi through understanding, youth participation, and bridging research to policy.
Tanemahuta & Teakaraupo Pakeha-Heke
Twin Harmony
Advocating to protect our whakapapa by breaking the cycle of violence within abusive whānau.
Maringi Kete
Organiser, Get your Gumboots up the Maunga
Raising funds for Gumboot Friday - Mike King’s I Am Hope Charity that donates 100% of its funds to fund free counselling sessions for youth who struggle with their mental health.
Amelie Coggan
Founder, Little Joys by Amelie
Teenage business owner with her own mental health challenges, using her passion for art and her journey to make change for those struggling.
The Global Impact Award.
Celebrating young New Zealanders making a difference beyond Aotearoa.
The Global Impact Award
Proudly supported by Education NZ
Taking action to support people and communities beyond our shores, especially in developing countries.
Bridget Williams
Founder, Bead & Proceed
Inspiring thousands to harness the power of creativity to action the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Lucy Tothill
Refugee and human rights lawyer
Assists asylum seekers to become settled in Aotearoa through representation and advocacy in court.
Ruby Sands
Board Member, GirlGuiding New Zealand
Collaborating with girls and young women around the world to amplify our voices and be heard by decision makers.
Courtney Davies
Lead Sustainable Agriculture Instructor, MyFarmbase Africa Global Development Programme
Leading environmental programmes for young people across New Zealand and Africa, with a focus on sustainable change and action.
Lucy Blakiston
Founder, Shit You Should Care About
Cutting through the bullshit and help us all make sense of the world (served with a side of Harry Styles!)
Pok Wei Heng
Organiser, Uplink Global Climate Justice Challenge - World Economic Forum
Supporting community-driven organisations in their fight for climate justice, with focus on community self-determination.
Emily Mabin Sutton
CEO & Founder, SayMyName
Creating an app for better inclusivity by enabling people to speak names authentically with the use of a pronunciation slackbot.
Global Ambassadors
Global Ambassadors of Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty
Creating positive impact within local and global communities as role models for diversity, inclusion and cooperation.
Tayla Alexander
Founder, Tayla Made Foundation
Providing financial and emotional mentorship and support for young musicians, so they can feel confident in forging their path.
Ali Muhammad
Organiser, SportFest 2021
Empowering refugee communities (youth) through sport and recreation by providing opportunities in socially inclusive settings.
