2026 Stand Out Award Winners – proudly supported by VISA.

The 2026 judges will select Stand Out businesses that build prosperity, mana, and resilience. We are grateful to VISA for their generous support since 2023.

Judging Panel confirmed to date:

🔹 Agnes Loheni – (Samoan) National MP | Pacific Business Trust Board Member | Engineer | Business Mentor | Director of MENA

🔹 Fonteyn Moses Te Kani (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu, Tūhoe, Ngāti Toa Rangatira) – Director of Māori Strategy & Indigenous Inclusion (Westpac)

🔹 Leo Foliaki – (Tongan) Former PwC Assurance Partner | Audit Committee Advisor across Aotearoa & Australia

🔹 Carrie Hobson (Ngāi Tahu) – Director, Hobson Leavy Executive Search | Business & Banking Specialist

Expert leadership across Aotearoa—strong values, sharp judgment across Aotearoa. 

We can’t wait to celebrate the businesses leading with purpose 🚀

Save the date: The Generator 2026 National Awards, Mangere Arts Centre, Saturday 19 September 4-8pm