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Winners of the 2019 Awards |
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Supreme Award
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People's Choice Award
Proudly supported by Land Information New Zealand Seeka
Seeka Maps This is the finalist that received the most overall votes on the evening. Seeka was a finalist in the Spatial Enablement category.
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Outstanding Contribution to Spatial Award
Wendy Lawson
Pro-Vice Chancellor of Science at University of Canterbury |
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Award for Best Map Design
Proudly supported by New Zealand Cartographic Society Springload
Quake Nation: Te Papa Earthquake Interactive Springload was unanimously selected to win this award because it demonstrated the best use of maps as part of the entry. It's showing people how maps can be used to tell complex scientific stories and educate the public.
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Organisations
Winners of these awards have been automatically entered into the Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA).
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Environment and Sustainability Award
Proudly supported by NationalMap Land Information New Zealand / Marlborough District Council
The partnership between Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and the Marlborough District Council (MDC) to map Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui has been described as one of the most comprehensive science mapping projects undertaken around New Zealand’s coastline. The high resolution map produced reveals previously undiscovered features that may provide new research avenues for marine science and stories for eco-tourism, and the information collected is critical to scientific understanding and management of marine protected areas in New Zealand. Watch the video |
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Innovation and Commercialisation Award
Proudly supported by NationalMap Trimble Inc.
Trimble SiteVision enables you to “see what you cannot see” and to view and understand complex spatial information accurately in the real world – underground power cables, pipes, and in-situ designs that will exist in the future. The augmented reality system visualises things that would be difficult to identify in plan and cross section drawings with centimetre scale accuracy in 3 dimensions. This product will contribute significantly to urban planning and improved safety across many industries. Watch the video |
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People and Community Award
Proudly supported by SIBA New Zealand New Zealand Geographic Information Systems for Emergency Management (NZGIS4EM) Committee
Established in 2018, the NZGIS4EM committee is a shared and coordinated voice for the use of Geographic Information Science in Emergency Management in New Zealand. This relatively small volunteer community is rapidly expanding and is making some big contributions to the emergency management space. The team has received widespread praise as an up-and-coming “powerhouse of grassroots innovation and collaboration” with a vital role in response to events such as the Pigeon Valley fire. Watch the video |
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Spatial Enablement Award
Proudly supported by Land Information New Zealand Abley
‘Mega Maps’ is a geospatial web application that displays multiple road risk layers in a single location to assist Road Controlling Authorities improve the safety of their road networks. One of the key layers is an Infrastructure Risk Rating which has become an Australasian benchmark for road risk assessment and mapping. Speed Management implementations could prevent 245 people from being killed or seriously injured annually, and the tool will continue to benefit road users in the future. Watch the video |
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Technical Excellence Award
Proudly supported by Survey and Spatial New Zealand Fox and Associates Ltd
Fox and Associates Ltd were early adopters of emerging Drone technology in 2015 and recently provided a supply of high quality and ultra-high-resolution imagery to a Canadian data analyst company. Their imagery helped their Canadian colleagues to develop their machine learning software for farmers to detect and geo-locate specific anomalies, pests and diseases in their fields. The success of the project is one step towards helping ensure food supply security and critical to feeding the world’s growing population. Watch the video |
Individuals
Winners of these awards have been automatically entered into the Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards (APSEA).
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Education and Professional Development Award
Proudly supported by Hexagon Geospatial Claire Thurlow
Eagle Technology Claire has distinguished herself as the driving force behind the GIS in Schools programme and continues to empower the “Future GISer’s of New Zealand”. The resources she has cultivated for teachers and students are invaluable, and the GIS Champion and Geomentoring networks she has established are building and strengthening the community of GIS educators. There is no doubt that Claire’s efforts will be reflected in the next generation of GIS professionals.
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Professional of the Year Award
Proudly supported by Survey and Spatial New Zealand Mark Nichols
Trimble Inc. The commendations Mark has received from his peers demonstrate great esteem, and initiatives he has led have had far-reaching and undeniable impacts on the industry. His technological innovations over an impressive 30-year career have “literally transformed the way surveyors do their work”.
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Student of the Year Award
Proudly supported by Trimble Inc. Rosey Harris
Victoria University of Wellington Rosey’s contribution to the industry while still at undergraduate level is stand out and the judges eagerly look forward to seeing her career progress within the industry – she clearly has the potential to be one of those leading the sector forward in the future.
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Young Professional of the Year Award
Proudly supported by SIBA New Zealand Melissa Harrington
Trimble Inc. As the Chair of the Young Surveyors Network, Melissa has dedicated significant time and effort to the growth of her industry and has demonstrated outstanding leadership. Her contributions both locally, nationally, and globally have been acknowledged by the judges and this award is one of many she has rightfully earned. Melissa’s commitment to her own professional development and of those around her will have a lasting impact on the geospatial industry.
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