NZ Excellence in IT Awards Gala Dinner
This event is now sold out. Please email [email protected] if you would like to go on the waitlist.
Tickets are now sold out for the 2016 NZ Excellence in IT Awards Gala Dinner, held at the TSB Arena on the evening of 12th July.
This is going to be an amazing night of surprises, MC'd by NZ comedian Raybon Kan and featuring a gourmet sit-down dinner, heaps of live entertainment, celebration of the unsung heroes of our sector and an open bar until really late.
And with main courses designed by former MasterChef personality and Boulcott St Bistro head chef Rex Morgan and Logan Brown Executive Chef Shaun Clouston, the food will match the excellence we're celebrating.
Grab a table and bring your team, your clients, or both!
The 2016 Excellence in IT Awards
The New Zealand Excellence in IT Awards are sector-wide awards recognising the individuals and teams who have truly excelled in our industry. While other awards focus on companies and vendors, the Excellence in IT Awards exclusively celebrates our people.
What makes the Excellence in IT Awards different is that it recognises the real people behind software and information technology - the people that make IT work. The unsung heroes and champions of our sector.
This black-tie (optional) gala dinner will be where the winners are announced.
The finalists
The Excellence Awards Finalists will be announced very shortly - please click here for more information about the awards and the finalists.
About the MC - Raybon Kan
The awards will be officiated by Raybon Kan, one of New Zealand's most celebrated comedians.
Named New Zealand's Best Comedian by both Metro and North & South, Raybon Kan has also made the 50 Most Trusted Kiwis in Reader's Digest; and the Top Ten Worst Dressed by David Hartnell. A former lawyer, Raybon has performed at the major comedy festivals in Montreal, Edinburgh, and Melbourne.
Raybon's unique wit and style will round off an excellent evening full of live entertainment, food, drink and celebration.
The Noodles - boogying until late
After the dinner and awards, head up for a boogy or just enjoy the sounds of The Noodles, jamming down until around midnight.
The Noodles are one of Wellington's top covers bands, with their unique style and sound playing throughout New Zealand. Their repertoire ranges from classic rock through to contemporary - from the 1960's to today.
The three-piece band consists of Nick Fawdray - lead vocals/guitar, Samuel Russell - drums/SPDX and Frazer Jones - bass/vocals. It's this unique combination that gives The Noodles their "Fat Sound" that you'll love!
The after-party: You're invited
We know geeks are often night owls. So finish the night over a conversation and a nightcap at the official ITx After-party over in Shed 6, running through until really late.
Your ITx or Awards Dinner ticket gets you entry, immediately following the conclusion of the main event.
Note: Host responsibility and guest safety will be taken very seriously at all ITx and Excellence Awards events. Please drink responsibly and pace yourself if you wish to attend the after-party.
Registration Details:
Please note: if you've purchased a 2-day or 3-day pass to ITx 2016, you do not need to register for the Excellence Awards Gala Dinner - this is included with your ticket. If you don't have a ticket, why not check it out? See itx.nz for more info.
This event is now sold out. Please email [email protected] if you would like to go on the waitlist.
Please note that this session may be video or audio recorded for viewing by other members at a later date. As it is possible that audience members may be incidentally recorded, please let us know if you specifically want to be excluded and we will ensure you are not shown.
Attendance Cost
Everyone: $169.57 + GST / $195.00 incl GSTTable of 8: $1,500.00 + GST / $1,725.00 incl GST