Amotai Supplier Diversity Awards

Celebrating excellence in supplier diversity in Aotearoa.

26 August 2025, Grand Millennium Hotel, Tāmaki Makaurau


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Meet the 2025 finalists

These Awards celebrate the change makers, leaders and teams championing supplier diversity across the motu. The applicants must evidence their growth and positive impact on the Māori and Pasifika economies. The 2025 Awards process has now closed and winners will be announced on 26 August 2025 at our Gala Awards.

Supplier of the Year



ARC Asbestos Removal & Demolition
Independent Traffic Control (iTraffic)
Tito Group




Buyer of the Year



Air New Zealand
Downer
GHD
McConnell Dowell


Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year
Adam Brown - JFC Ltd
Junior Ioane - Ministry of Education New Zealand
Megan McNay - Downer
Roslyn Pere-Morriss - Auckland Council


Our 2024 winners

The inaugural Supplier Diversity Awards were held on 21 August 2024 at the Pullman Hotel in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. These awards recognised the organisations and individuals paving the way for supplier diversity in Aotearoa.

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Supplier of the Year 2024

Stronghold Group

The judges were deeply moved by Stronghold's incredible journey of growth, marked by a well-crafted strategy, flawless execution, and outstanding outcomes.

Adam Brown JFC Awards
Buyer of the Year 2024

John Fillmore Contracting (JFC)

The judges could see that JFC’s commitment starts at the top. They have KPIs embedded across the organisation, including a target of at least 8% of total annual revenue to be spent with diverse suppliers. 

Sarah Lang Beca
Advocate of the Year 2024

Sarah Lang, Beca

The judges were impressed at Sarah’s ability to continually challenge her organisation and the industry to improve and achieve more. She is described as a constant agitator – in all the right senses of the word for this kaupapa! 

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2024 Awards

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ARC

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2024 Supplier Diversity Awards highlights

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