The aim of this award is to recognise excellence in engineering science by an individual or team from the Waikato. The application of engineering science is a key part of this award and must relate to an impact in delivering an outcome, which could be in manufacturing, process or service delivery.
The University of Waikato Lifetime Achievement Award
The aim of this award is to recognise a Waikato scientist whose career attainments in research represent a major contribution to science of relevance to the Waikato region as well as the international profile of New Zealand Science.
Waikato Regional Council
Environmental Science Award
The aim of this award is to recognise a Waikato Scientist or Science Team whose research represents a major contribution to environmental sustainability, restoration or conservation or to understanding or preserving biodiversity in the greater Waikato region.
The aim of this award is to recognise an engineering breakthrough or development underpinned by science in all fields including Agricultural, Environmental and Computer Science.
The aim of this award is to recognise excellence in science management by an individual from the Waikato region, working in a science or technology based organisation.
WINTEC Secondary Science Teacher/ Educator/ Communicator Award
The aim of this award is to recognise a major contribution toward encouraging and promoting an understanding and appreciation of science to the Waikato wider community, including secondary school students.
The aim of this award is to recognise the scientist/medical scientist who has made a major contribution to medical research in the Waikato region. This award seeks to identify the individual or team who has made a significant impact at a national and international level.
Hamilton City Council Science Innovator/ Entrepreneur Award
The aim of this award is to recognise a significant innovation and/or entrepreneurial breakthrough, based on underpinning research, associated with the Waikato region and which has potential to ultimately add value to New Zealand.