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BlockchainNZ

Celebrating excellence in Web3 and blockchain

Congratulations to this year’s winners in the Web3NZ and Blockchain NZ Awards. This annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, startups, and companies within the blockchain and Web3 industry. This is a unique opportunity to honour the innovators and trailblazers who are shaping the future of our vibrant ecosystem in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Web3NZ Awards

  • Innovative Solution of the Year 2024 – Pay It Now
  • Web3 Company of the Year 2024 – Cryptocurrency NZ
  • Academic Institution of the Year 2024 – University of Canterbury (and the Crypto Society DAO)
  • Educator and Advocate of the Year 2024 – Cody Ellingham
  • Web3 Woman of the Year 2024 – Louise Macfarlane
  • Startup of the Year 2024 – Lightning Pay

Blockchain NZ Awards

  • Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Janine Grainger
  • Professional Services Firm of the Year 2024 – Hamilton Locke
  • Banking Partner of the Year 2024 – ANZ
  • Business of the Year 2024 – Easy Crypto
  • Innovative Solution of the Year 2024 – DSG

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BlockchainNZ We provide New Zealand businesses and individuals opportunities for connecting, promoting and advancing in all things blockchain, crypto and decentralisation. We believe that by working together and leveraging our globally recognised brand of trust and integrity, New Zealand can become a key player in the move to a decentralised global ecosystem.