Digital Transformation Award
Award purpose
This award recognises organisations that have successfully leveraged digital technologies to transform business performance, operational effectiveness, customer outcomes, workforce capability, or asset management within New Zealand's energy sector.
Eligibility
Open to:
- energy retailers
- electricity generators
- network companies
- energy infrastructure owners
- energy producers
- joint ventures and project teams operating within New Zealand's energy sector
Period assessed
Initiatives undertaken over the last two - three years (started, completed or ongoing)
What entrants should address
- the business challenge, opportunity, or strategic objective
- the digital technologies or platforms implemented
- changes to people, processes, and ways of working
- change management and adoption activities
- measurable outcomes achieved
- long-term organisational value created
Judging focus
Judges will particularly consider:
- scale and significance of the transformation
- effective use of digital technology, automation, analytics, or ai
- adoption and organisational integration
- business and operational outcomes
- leadership and change management
- future readiness
Judging criteria and weightings
| Criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact and outcomes |
25% |
| Innovation and improvement |
25% |
| Leadership and collaboration |
15% |
| Delivery excellence |
15% |
| Future value, sustainability and resilience |
20% |
Evidence requirements
Entrants should provide evidence such as productivity improvements, customer outcomes, reliability improvements, asset management outcomes, adoption metrics, ROI, and implementation results.