Celebrating and rewarding science since 2007, the Kudos Awards aim to:

  • Recognise the contributions to science and celebrate the achievements of the region’s top scientists
  • Excite young people about Science to support higher academic achievement and STEM career pathways
  • Help raise the profile of science in the community

Key opportunities to get involved

Kudos Awards Sponsorship

The Kudos Awards

New Zealand’s most prestigious regional science awards.

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Science Spinners sponsorship

Science Spinners

Our innovative and wildly successful STEM outreach programme.

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The Kudos Awards

Align your organisation to science, innovation, discovery and leading-edge technology

  • Waikato contributes 25% of our science research and innovation
  • Waikato has the highest number of scientists and technicians in its workforce per capita,  and is the only region where this is expected to rise
  • Waikato scientists feature in the top 1% of influential scientists worldwide
  • Hamilton and the Waikato are recognised as an incubator for creative and innovative research ideas
  • The awards have allowed many scientists to continue with ground-breaking projects, buy tools & equipment and attend international conferences: putting Hamilton & Waikato on the world stage
  • Science is an exciting and creative discipline with many of our scientists leading in their fields of expertise both nationally and internationally 
  • Our foundation sponsors and loyal partners are contributing to this valuable work:  Hamilton City Council, University of Waikato, Wintec, King St Advertising, Waikato Regional Council, Waikato DHB, Hill Laboratories and Datamars

Words of support from our long standing partners

“The Kudos awards are a growing phenomenon and is encouraging science in the Waikato and in the greater New Zealand area as well.”

– Roger Hill, Hill Laboratories

“I think the beauty of the Kudos Award is that it actually sneaks up and pats you on the back. Honestly, everyone that I know who has received one of these awards has been  absolutely taken by the process, the award, the evening, the whole thing and it leaves a lasting impression”

– Prof Craig Cary, Kudos Award Recipient

“We fully support innovation and excellence in science as  we see it as a crucial component in helping our region move forward.”

– Vaughan Payne, Waikato Regional Council

“We love the Kudos Awards because there’s so much innovation that goes into the various projects, along with passion for work and the desire to make a difference.”

– Chris Williams, KingSt Advertising

Sponsorship Packages

The Kudos Science Trust will also consider bespoke sponsorships. Please contact us to discuss further.

Contribution of $25,000 + GST

  • 1x complimentary VIP table of 10 + 2 VIP tickets for award presenters to the awards gala
  • Full naming rights of the Pre-dinner cocktail event on the arrival of over 350 guests from the industry
  • Trophy and framed certificate for the winner, framed certificates for your finalists
  • Logos and/or written recognition on all marketing materials. This includes our website, application forms and marketing fliers. If budget allows this will also have limited advertising, via social media platforms.
  • Recognition in writing as a partner in all press statements provided to media.
  • Comprehensive recognition at the awards ceremony and any pre-events
  • An opportunity to be recognised as a partner at the event by announcing the winner of your category.
  • Recognition on finalist’s videos, profiled at the Kudos Awards dinner and distributed to industry, education/tertiary institutes and available through the Kudos YouTube channel.
  • Access to all Kudos science videos 

Contribution of $15,000 + GST

  • 2 VIP tickets for award presenters to the awards gala
  • Trophy and framed certificate for the winner, framed certificates for your finalists
  • Logos and/or written recognition on all marketing materials. This includes our website, application forms and marketing fliers. If the budget allows this will also have limited advertising, via social media platforms.
  • Recognition in writing as a partner in all press statements provided to media.
  • Comprehensive recognition at the awards ceremony and pre-event
  • An opportunity to be recognised as a partner at the event by announcing the winner of your category.
  • Recognition on finalist’s videos at the Kudos Awards dinner, these are also distributed to industry, education/tertiary institutes and available through the Kudos YouTube channel.

Contribution of $15,000 + GST

  • 1x complimentary VIP table of 10 to the awards gala
  • Full naming rights of the Pre-dinner cocktail event on the arrival of over 350 guests from the industry
  • Logos and/or written recognition on all marketing materials. This includes our website, application forms and marketing fliers. If the budget allows this will also have limited advertising, via social media platforms.
  • Comprehensive recognition at the awards ceremony and any pre-events

Contribution of $8,000 + GST

  • More information on the following packages is available on request. 

Contribution of $6,000 + GST

  • More information on the following packages is available on request.

Contribution of $500 – $3,000 + GST

  • More information on the following packages is available on request.

“The Kudos Awards superbly highlight and celebrate the fantastic science that is undertaken in the Waikato region. Beyond the awards the support and promotion of science at all levels is tremendous. The Kudos team enable us to celebrate and be proud of the science that we undertake.”

– Richard Spelman Chief Scientist, LIC

Science Spinners

Igniting curiosity and creative thinking in the next generation of STEM problem-solvers.

  • The Productivity Commission states we will not have the workforce needed for 80% of future jobs requiring STEM skills
  • The Commission also tells us that our current STEM education system produces persistently poor outcomes for some young people, especially children in socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds such as Pasifika and Māori students
  • STEM teaches critical thinking and provides unique opportunities for teamwork – skills that are valuable in any field
  • Science Spinners aims to improve outcomes for high school students in STEM through FREE hands-on workshops in a fast-paced fun environment, led by Kudos scientists, STEM professionals and digi-tech experts
  • The first programmes focussed on addressing equity in STEM education for Pasifika, Māori and vulnerable students from the Waikato region. This has since expanded to include Toi Moana-Bay of Plenty and South Auckland
  • Established in 2016, Science Spinners is known as the original hands-on Science Programme for high school students and is now recognised as a hugely credible STEM programme working alongside reputable science organisations and STEM industry
  • The programme connects industry with education, working closely with high school science teachers, heads of faculty and principals to ensure it reaches the right students and remains relevant
Science Spinners

Words of support for Science Spinners

“Having an event like this makes us more aware of the job opportunities in STEM.”

– N. Meikle Forest View High School

“Very exciting and hope to see this event again!”

K. Leathers, TKKM o Ruamata

“Science Spinners needs to continue what they’re doing!”

Tokoroa High School

“For some students, the workshops have been an absolute turning point for their future career pathways. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Kudos Awards Trust into the future.”

Kamal Nair, Leader of Learning – Science, Te Puke High School

Science Spinners Sponsorship Packages – Annual

Contribution of $80K + GST

  • Primary branding rights on all promotional material & website
  • Primary display position at event
  • On all statements and releases given to media
  • VIP invitation to event
  • Open opportunity to engage with students and visit event

Contribution of $25K + GST

  • Logo on all promotional materials
  • Opportunity to display at event
  • VIP Invitation to event
  • Opportunity to engage with students and visit during event

Contribution of $2,000 + GST per school

  • Covers all transport costs for a school to attend
  • Cost for a relief teacher
  • Cost for an awesome nutritious lunch pack per student
  • Goody bag branded with your company logo

The Waikato, a powerhouse of science

Kudos Science Spinners

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Want to take up one of these incredible opportunities?

We hope you will join us and look forward to hearing from you.