The last year has been a fascinating time for the North Harbour Club, having a tough financial climate to navigate, facing a reducing number of attendees at some events, and difficulty fundraising for ‘excellence’ when everyone is tightening their belts. Despite those challenges, I am incredibly proud that the Club, its members, and its sponsors have collectively risen to the occasion to ensure that we are able to celebrate 29 years of community contribution and the AIMES Awards. AIMES of course stands for Arts, Innovation (science & technology), Music, Education, Sport, and Service to the Community.
The AIMES Awards are yet again a standout on our actionpacked calendar of events and its extremely humbling to read the range of achievements and the success that these young people have had over the past 12 months. The ability of these young people is nothing short of inspiring, and we are very lucky or better yet fortunate to have such a wealth of talent in our North Harbour region. We should all be extremely delighted to acknowledge the achievements of these talented individuals so early in their careers, and to know that our support is going to make a massive difference to them as they strive for future success. We will watch with interest from the sidelines as they continue to develop and grow.
We are also excited to see eleven of our Alumni head off to the Paris Olympics this year. Fittingly, our Gala Dinner theme ‘A Night in Paris’ is a nod to our Olympians. That said, we obviously wish all our Alumni in all their fields the very best of luck as they keep striving for and achieving excellence.
The judges have once again done an outstanding job this year selecting our recipients. It is a lengthy process and requires a significant amount of time reviewing applications, conducting interviews and meeting to make what can only be an extremely difficult task, picking the winners. On behalf of the Club, I would like to express our appreciation to those who give their time so freely and professionally throughout the process, from the school contact, the shortlisting, interviews, through to the award functions themselves.
I would especially like to thank the Chair of our Judging Panel, Andrew MacDonald (2010 and 2012 AIMES Education Award Winner), along with fellow judges Aidan Bennett (North Harbour Club Life Member), Courtney Davies (North Harbour Club Trustee and 2019 Innovation and Supreme Winner), Dean Flyger, Shane Cortese (North Harbour Club Ambassador), Sue Kohn-Taylor, and Tom Ashley (2006 Emerging Talent Winner and 2008 Sports and Supreme Winner). It’s fantastic to see several of our Alumni play such a pivotal role in the judging process.
This amazing Club would not exist without the ongoing support and engagement from our Members and Sponsors. Our membership base includes Individual Members, Next Gen Members (Under 40s), Corporate Members, and Valued Long Service Members. Our Membership continues to grow, reinforcing the impact and reach of the Club in our community. In addition to our Members, our family of Sponsors continue to support the Club and assist by
covering many aspects of club activity. These include our AIMES Letter sponsors, the Ross Finlayson Award, AIMES Emerging Talent Awards and our Scholarships. We also have valued sponsors for our various events including Charity Lunches, the Business Hall of Fame, BEN Breakfasts, and the Next Gen events. Thank you all so very much for your ongoing generosity, support, and passion for excellence, and I hope that we can continue to reward your support by rewarding youth in the North Harbour region.
Of course, this Club would not run effectively without the passionate support and effort from our Operations Team who tirelessly keep things ticking over behind the scenes, led by our Club GM Erin Marmont. The Operations Team ensure that all events run smoothly, that members and sponsors are engaged with on a regular basis, and that the young people of our region are given the opportunity to apply for the AIMES Awards. I would also like to thank my fellow Trustees for their support throughout the year, along with our dedicated sub-committee members, who all give up their time freely to ensure that the Club continues to go from strength to strength and has the governance and professional oversight.
As you digest this amazing compilation of talent and enjoy reading about all their achievements, consider the many hours that have gone in to creating and producing this fantastic memento that you can take away with you tonight. As such I would also like to express our sincere thanks to Aidan Bennett and the team at Benefitz for their continued support.
Now in my second year as Club President, I still get goose bumps when I’m attending our events and of course when I get to see the talented AIMES award winnwes. I have again been very honoured and humbled to lead this incredible Club with its focus on excellence and supporting the future leaders of our region and indeed our country. In the words of Jack Welch, “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others”. So, in closing, thank you for your ongoing support and attendance at events and fundraising efforts that are the backbone to making this Club great, and think about how we as leaders can continue to grow the youth in our North Harbour Region.
Mike Atkinson, President North Harbour Club & Charitable Trust.PATRON
Liz Blackwell
LIFE MEMBERS
Aidan Bennett
John Bishop
Joan Finlayson
Bob Jago
Gary Monk
Peter & Michelle Wall
Professor Ian Watson
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mike Atkinson (President)
Lisa Connor
Courtney Davies
Blake Douglas
Lloyd Kirby
Murray Lockwood (VP)
Andy Ruzich
Becky West
AMBASSADORS
Cameron Calkoen
Shane Cortese
Ian Jones
Peter Montgomery
VALUED LONG SERVICE MEMBERS
Ian Calderwood
Graham Collie
Don Galbraith
Colin Gibbons
Chris Kennings
Bob Leveloff
Forres McPheat
Rod Slater
Hugh Stedman
MEMBERS
Claire Amos
Jarrod Armitage
Hartley Atkinson
Marree Atkinson
John Bailey
Tolla Baroutsos
Jamie Barr
Vicki Barrie
Richard Bartley
Paul Bayer
Matthew Bellingham
John Berry
Nicole Bhandari
Trish Blackmore
Paul Blackwell
Johnny Blundell
Michelle Boag
Brandon Bonacchi
Richard Bowe
Conin Bowker
Sharon Boyd
Rochelle Brinsdon
Phil Brosnan
Scott Browne
Graeme Budler
Mark Bull
Carl Cachopa
Sky Cai
Ian Calderwood
Kate Caldwell
Glenn Carpenter
Emma Chandler
Kate Chivers
John Cobb
Robert Colhoun
James Collie
Alex Collis
Clyde Colson
Nixon Cooper
Glen Cossey
Mike Cruickshank
Jan Dawson
Tristan Dean
Glen Denham
Stephen Dil
Kirsty Dowding
Wade Downey
Brendan Doyle
James Doyle
Ali Dymond
Leah Earle
Yolande East
Eric Faesen Kloet
Ricky Faesen Kloet
Michelle Fan
Nick Farrelly
Alistair Fairley
David Ferguson
Mark Fisher
Georgia Frankham
Fay Freeman
Greg Frittelli
Patrick Gale
Pablo Garcia-Curtis
Tony Giles
Chris Glackin
Vanessa Graham
Stewart Gray
David Green
Libby Greenwood
Paul Gunn
Rob Gunston
Jane Guy
Guy Haddleton
Peter Hall
Julian Hanna
Terence Harpur
John Harrop
John Hastings
Jayson Hayde
CJ Healy
Simon Helm
Kane Hemi
Nick Hern
Brian Hight
Andrew Hill
Nick Hill
Zoe Hobbs
Gareth Hodson
Jolie Hodson
Barton Hoggard
Gary Howarth
Haibo Hu
Simona Hulton
Mark Humphrey
Stephanie Irons
Lyle Irwin
Kotaro Ishii
Melinda Isles
Dima Ivanov
Ian Jackson
Mark Jago
Shameer Jasani
Wendy Jefferson
Kim Jensen
Leigha Johnson
Nick Kearney
Andrew Kelleher
Sarah Kemble
Chris Kennings
Michael Khuwattanasenee
Sue Kohn-Taylor
Joel King
Lloyd Kirby
Zach Kirby
Alex Kuch
Danielle L’Estrange
Simon Leach
Jason Lewthwaite
Daphne Lim
Andy Liu
Peter Luo
Kate Luxton
Andrew MacDonald
Andrew Mackenzie
Haydn Mackenzie
Ron MacRae
Sir Peter Maire
Mark Manihera
Courtney Manning
Jack Marsden
Janet Marshall
Kay Martin
Sarah Martin
Hamish Maude
Steve McCracken
Jeff McGregor
Craig McGuigan
Duncan McKenzie
Robbie McKinnon
Kevin McLean
Tammy McLeod
Blair McPheat
Forres McPheat
Jan McPheat
Kevin McPheat
Owen Melhuish
Ngaio Merrick
Margaret Miles
Sarah Mitchell
Stephanie Mitchell
Lesley Monk
Kevin Moultrie
Phil Muir
Geoff Nash
Tony Nicholson
Mary Nixon
Katie Noble
Ken Noble
Paul Nolan
Simon O’Connor
Ann Old
Loren O’Sullivan
Jugdis Parbhu
Sean Parsons
Jeremy Parsons
Luis Paulo Santana
Greg Pierce
William Pike
Steven Pearson
Aimee Penman
Richard Poole
Vanessa Pope
Glenn Read
Alex Reed
Chris Reeve
Jackie Reeve
Greg Remmington
Brendan Rhodes
Kathryn Robertson
Anna Robinson
Mike Robinson
Carlos Robles
Andy Ruzich
Tom Ryder
Dr Guru Shankar
Cushla Shepherd
Frank Simons
Mike Single
Greg Smale
Eloise Smit
Hayden Smith
Jenny Smith
Angela Sneddon
Brendan Sneddon
Ashleigh Snell
Bill Speedy
Bruce Spooner
Sue Stanaway
Helanee Stanbridge
Mike Stanley
Jane Stanley
Hugh Stedman
Chris Steven
Cindy Sullivan
Irene Symes
James Thomas
Jo-Anne Thomas
Andrew Thomson
Alexandra Thornton
Lindsley Toh
Andrea Tong
Bruce Tong
Sarah Tong
Scott Travis
Jonathon Tredray
Craig Waller
Mike Waller
Addie Wang
Wiri Warriner
Brendan Waters
Jason Watson
Simon Watson
Ashleigh Watt
Allan Watts
Simon Watts MP
Lara Weaver
Mark Whitford
Amber Whittaker
Andrew Williams
Geoff Wilson
Mark Wilson
Zane Wilson
Ben Wiltshire
Alister Wishart
David Zhang
25 year old Baritone Singer, Arthur is a former Westlake Boys Student who is currently pursuing his masters at an Opera School in Germany. His dream is to establish a career on the operatic stage.
Arthur has been singing since before he could speak. Both his parents were in the Auckland Philharmonia.
His life has been dedicated to music, with Opera being his true passion. He joined a school holiday program ’Opera Factory’ aged 12 and was soon conducting Opera Factory concerts and singing major roles.
At 16 Arthur led the National choir, singing as the Bass leader for the NZ Secondary Students Choir. He won a scholarship to visit Berlin on exchange in 2015, and then knew that Germany was where he wanted to live and study.
He studied Bachelors in Voice at the University of Auckland. Aged 19 he sang in New Zealand’s professional Opera Chorus, and in 2020 he became a NZ Opera Freemasons Artist.
In June 2023, he auditioned at five internationally renowned conservatoires in Germany.
At his top choice of school, in Stuttgart, Arthur was offered a place within minutes of completing his audition.
His father instilled a strong sense of the importance of giving back to the community as a musician. He would often be the emcee for his father’s concerts and perform alongside them.
In 2020 Arthur won the Seamus Casey Memorial award and was a finalist for the Becroft Aria award, both at the North Shore Performing Arts Society Vocal Competition.
As a passionate young singer, studying at a prestigious conservatoire like Stuttgart is the perfect next step in his musical and vocal development.
Since applying for the AIMES Awards, Arthur was cast in the lead role of Guglielmo for the upcoming production of Mozart’s Opera, ‘Cosi fan tutte’, at the HMDK Opera School Stuttgart. This will be the largest operatic role that he has ever performed, and the opening night is tomorrow, June 8th, hence why he can’t be here to accept his award.
Receiving an AIMES award is a tremendous honour for Arthur. The funding will help to support him as he continues his full-time studies at the Opera School in Stuttgart. It will also help him attend masterclasses and competing in competitions across Europe.
Arthur looks forward to returning to the North Shore to perform Opera with the community in the future.
Arthur Adams-Close receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Arts Award for 2024, sponsored by ASB, and a cash grant of $15,000.
23 year old Geena is a former Orewa College Student who is graduating from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, whilst performing and touring on the world theatrical stage.
Growing up rurally North of Auckland, the idea of singing and dancing in a musical seemed out of reach.
Geena’s early life consisted of playing in the creek, exploring nearby forests, and running barefoot through empty fields.
As she grew, her dreams became ambitions. She took her first acting class, aged 9. In 2014, aged 13, she made her professional theatre debut in the national touring production of Annie, performed at The Civic Theatre.
She began performing with local theatre societies in the community, receiving several Northern Area Performance Theatre Award (NAPTA) nominations for these performances, and by her final year of high school had been awarded a scholarship to perform in New York for the Broadway Dreams New York City Showcase.
Shortly before the 2020 Covid pandemic, Geena was cast as the Mary Poppins Alternate in the Auckland production of Mary Poppins with GNT Productions. After a postponement, the production finally opened on-stage and became one of the first large scale productions to open while all global theatres were closed.
The show gained international recognition, and they headlined as the biggest theatre production in the world featuring on broadwayworld.com.
Hungry to learn more and further hone her craft Geena pursued tertiary study abroad.
Her applications to the National Institute of Drama Arts in Sydney and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in Perth were successful. At the same time she was cast in the national touring production of Jersey Boys in New Zealand leading her to decline the offers to study.
A week after Jersey Boys finished touring, she was cast in the national touring Production of Madagascar: The Musical, followed by two other professional contracts on Friends: The Parody Musical, and Beauty and the Beast Pantomime.
It was during this lockdown that the opportunity came to reapply for WAAPA, and in December 2022 Geena received her acceptance call for their Bachelor course for music theatre.
Geena has also starred in productions such as Footloose, Romeo and Juliet, and as a featured soloist at the Auckland Coca-cola Christmas in the Park to name a few.
Having now toured Australia and New Zealand, she is focusing on studies for graduating before further striving in her professional endeavours.
The AIMES Awards grant funding will help her graduate and complete her final year at WAAPA. The remaining funds will assist while living abroad and pursue greater success.
Geena Hutton receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Arts Award for 2024, sponsored by ASB, and a cash grant of $15,000.
25 year old Emily co-founded Daisy Lab, a company driven to change the way protein is produced in New Zealand and reduce the burden on the environment.
Emily discovered her passion for science while attending Rangitoto College.
Initially accepted into Otago’s Medical School for a doctorate, Emily realised that studying genetics was the field she wanted, so transferred to Massey University’s Albany campus to complete a degree in Genetics and Physiology.
During the 2020 lockdown, Emily came across a research project on how to use microorganisms to produce casein and whey proteins. The research would be a first for New Zealand.
Her research was successful in expressing dairy identical proteins from microorganisms, proving that this technology is a viable option for the future of food.
Emily carried on proving the viability of a system in which dairy identical proteins can be produced from substances that would otherwise be destined for landfill. Not only can dairy identical proteins reduce greenhouse gas emissions but can also redirect waste from landfill into a valorisation pathway. Emily filed a patent on this technology in 2023.
While completing her Master’s in 2022, her research was used to establish a biotech startup called Daisy Lab. Daisy Lab is New Zealand’s first precision fermentation company, producing dairy identical proteins from microorganisms.
Daisy Lab microbes are currently producing a greater yield of
whey proteins than what a cow does, per litre.
Recently, Daisy Lab was able to produce enough protein for a first batch of ice cream in collaboration with a renowned ice cream maker. This is the first step in showcasing what dairy identical proteins through precision fermentation can offer to New Zealand and the global dairy markets.
At scale, this technology could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 96%, water use by 97%, and land use by 99%, when compared to traditional dairy farming. The technology was developed in the North Harbour region and is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
This year, Daisy Lab aims to raise enough money to build the first pilot plant facility. The pilot plant will be a 1000 litre scale and will allow them to produce enough product to do small batch runs.
Since applying, Emily has been accepted into an international accelerator program, called the RESPOND accelerator by the BMW foundation.
Funding from this award will go towards Emily upskilling in particular areas of science and business operations, finance, and communications, to help her contribute to the success of her biotech startup, Daisy Lab.
Emily McIsaac receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Innovation Award for 2024, sponsored by Bridgewest, and a cash grant of $15,000.
23-year-old Cecile, a former Westlake Girls student, embarked on her musical journey from the tender age of three, guided by her father's musical influence. Cecile's passion for music flourished as she transitioned from the violin to the viola at 13.
Her musical talent became evident early on as she joined local youth orchestras, honing her skills alongside her peers. At 14, Cecile became the youngest musician accepted into the prestigious NZSO National Youth Orchestra, setting the stage for her illustrious career. Over the years, she continued to excel, earning accolades such as the Auckland Chamber Music Society prize for best ensemble and First Class Honours in her Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Auckland.
Cecile's journey took a significant leap when she ventured to the United States to pursue her Master of Music degree at the University of Southern California (USC). Despite financial challenges, her talent shone through, earning her the coveted Titi Najera de Mason Scholarship. In the bustling city of Los Angeles, Cecile embraces every opportunity to expand her horizons. From being selected for the Thornton Virtuosi ensemble to participating in the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Fellowship, she continues to make waves in the music scene.
She says her aspirations extend beyond orchestral performance, with a desire to impart knowledge through teaching and explore diverse avenues of artistic expression.
“Music has allowed me to travel. I have performed in all the major performance spaces in New Zealand, as well as some of the most respected performance venues in Europe, including the Vienna Musikverein and Vienna Konzerthaus.”
Since applying for the AIMES awards, Cecile's dedication has been recognised with a Viola Fellowship position at the Music Academy of the West, a prestigious 8-week summer residency in Santa Barbara, California. Additionally, she secured a fellowship for the Aspen Music Festival Conducting Academy Orchestra, showcasing her commitment to musical excellence.
Alongside her musical pursuits, Cecile engages in visual arts, literature, and writing, enriching her artistic expression.
Cecile's journey embodies resilience, talent, and a relentless pursuit of her musical dreams. With each achievement, she continues to inspire audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music.
The AIMES Award grant funds will be used to ease the financial burden of living in Los Angeles, enabling Cecile to devote her time and energy to honing her skills while covering the costs of instrument repairs and maintenance.
Cecile McNeill receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Music Award for 2024, sponsored by Yamaha Home Entertainment (Sound Group), and a cash grant of $15,000.
20 year old Cameron has come full circle in the North Harbour region … born in North Shore hospital, attending Albany Junior High, then Rangitoto College, this year he starts weekly placements as a Doctor back at North Shore hospital.
During year 12 at school, Cameron was the only year 12 student in New Zealand to be awarded a Premier Award in the NZQA Scholarship exam.
The following year, he represented New Zealand competing in the International Biology Olympiad and International Mathematical Modelling Challenge (something that is not taught in the New Zealand curriculum), which meant lots of extra research and additional study.
In Year 13, as the highest scoring NZQA Scholarship student nationally, Cameron received the Prime Minister’s Award for Academic Excellence.
Cameron sat exams across ten subjects, achieving seven ‘outstanding’ results (in the top 0.3%). He was awarded Top Scholar (first in New Zealand) in three subjects: Art history, Geography, and Statistics.
In his first year of university, he studied biomedical science and received ‘First in Course’ Awards across five of his eight papers: organ systems, biophysics, organic chemistry, population health, and art history.
Cameron was one of only two students to maintain a perfect 9.0 GPA across both semesters and the Clinical Selection Test. He achieved a score of 3350 in the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT), placing him in the 99th percentile of premedical students across both Australia and New Zealand.
In his second year, Cameron was selected for the medical programme. He maintained a perfect 9.0 GPA, achieving ‘first in cohort’ results in the respiratory system end-of-module test and the digestive system practical skills test.
In the future, Cameron hopes to make a difference to both the medical field and his North Harbour community. As a doctor, he longs to build strong relationships with his patients, so they feel respected and cared for as individuals. He hopes to be on the forefront of medical research and innovation to ensure high-quality, equitable care
within our healthcare system.
In the coming years, Cameron plans to undertake research, maintain his academic performance, maximise his time on clinical placement, and work towards a specialty he is interested in.
The financial support provided by this grant would be instrumental to his academic journey. AIMES Award grant funds will go towards his degree fee, a year-long placement out of Auckland and a ten-week overseas elective. It will free up some of his time from his part-time job to focus on his studies, service, and research.
Cameron Senior receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Education Award for 2024, sponsored by Kristin School, and a cash grant of $15,000.
23 year old Massey University student and Canoeist Alicia is already an Olympian, competing in Tokyo alongside Lisa Carrington, Caitlin Regal, and previous AIMES winner Teneale Hatton.
Alicia’s dream to represent NZ started in 2012 when she met Lisa Carrington at a regatta. She made a commitment to her 12-year-oldself that one day she would be ‘just like her’. Eleven years on, they are seasoned team-mates.
Alicia has achieved considerable success, overcoming the odds. In 2017 she was selected to represent NZ at the Junior Worlds in Romania. Three weeks prior she was diagnosed with Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome - a heart condition. She had to stop training, undergo an array of tests resulting in heart surgery.
In 2018, Alicia joined Canoe Racing NZs High-Performance Squad on the Shore. This led to selection for the 2019 Open World Championships with K2 partner Caitlin Regal, making the A Final.
Alicia has a long list of achievements, including being named the 2020 Canoe Racing New Zealand Athlete of the Year Award and representing New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in the K4 500m.
After Tokyo, Alicia was selected as a New Zealand Olympic Ambassador. She visits schools sharing her message about identifying superpowers and using our differences to strengthen teamwork.
Since winning the 2021-22 AIMES Sport award, Alicia has been busy!
In 2023 the K4 team of Alicia, Dame Lisa Carrington, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan won the Women’s K4 500m title at the World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.
New Zealand had never won a World K4 title in men’s or women’s It was the only opportunity to qualify the K4 boat for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Alicia was also selected for the K2 with Lisa Carrington, achieving K2 500 golds in two World Cup events.
Alicia trains out of the North Shore Club rooms clocking up over 100km per week on Lake Pupuke, and at the AUT Millennium where she spends over 10 hours/week at the High-Performance Sport New Zealand facilities. She says the facilities around the North Harbour region have been instrumental in helping her reach the top level.
Alicia says the AIMES Award grant will allow her to commit to future aspirations, reach the highest level within her sport and to use her studies in Sport Development to improve accessibility and encourage participation in physical activity and sport within minority groups. Her vision is to partner with Canoe Racing NZ to aid in the development of social kayak programs.
Alicia Hoskin receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Sport Award for 2024, sponsored by AUT Millennium, and a cash grant of $15,000.
Born with spina bifida, 19 year old Jaden has always been determined to achieve. He is an internationally classified T54 para-athlete, holding numerous age group records, national titles and achieved podium finishes at international events. Alongside his remarkable athletic career, the former Rangitoto College Student is being recognised tonight for the outstanding work he does in the community.
Sports-mad Jaden’s passion was previously with wheelchair basketball, triathlons and competitive swimming, though his primary focus for the past five years has been wheelchair racing. He dedicates seven days a week to training, and participating in events at an international level.
In 2023, Jaden participated in prestigious competitions such as the Summer Down Under Racing Series, Australian National Champs, ACT State Champs in Australia, DJ Memorial Swiss National Champs, and he made history as the first wheelchair racer from New Zealand to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix event.
In March this year at the New Zealand Athletics Championships, he became the national open para men’s champion for the 800m, 1500m and the U20 para men’s champion for the 400m.
Jaden is also a third-year psychology student at Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
At the end of 2023, Jaden received an AUT Blues Award for excelling in his sport and maintaining high academic achievements, along with the prestigious Auckland University of Technology ‘Male Athlete of the Year’.
Jaden gives back to his community … he has contributed to the Yes Disability Resource Centre, served on the Auckland Transport Capital Projects Accessibility Group and the National I. Lead Committee, and played a crucial role in the Ministry of Youth Development Youth Advisory Group reworking New Zealand’s Youth Plan to ensure the voices of young people are heard at governmental decision-making level.
His commitment to the Halberg Foundation Youth Council saw him take a lead role with the aim to grow para sport.
He continues as a part-time research assistant for a study “Tackling Ableism in Sports” through Massey University.
Jaden is also involved in roles with Waikato University, Sport New Zealand, Paralympics NZ, Disability Sport and speaks at schools as a para sport promoter and more recently Starship Foundation’s very fist ambassador.
Jaden was an AIMES Junior Excellence Award winner in 2015 and an AIMES Scholarship recipient in 2023.
Jaden aspires to become the world’s best wheelchair racer.
Winning an AIMES award will provide financial support to attend training camps and pursue otherwise unattainable opportunities at high level international competitions.
It will not only contribute funds for his racing but also has the potential to inspire others who identify with his story.
Jaden Movold receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Service to the Community Award for 2024, sponsored by Albany Toyota, and a cash grant of $15,000.
Home schooled, 20-year-old musician Laura is a dynamic force, driven by a commitment to community and a passion for music that transcends performance. From her early years immersed in missionary work abroad to her current role as a Youth Music and Events Coordinator at Shore Junction Takapuna, Laura's journey is one defined by service and creativity.
At the age of 4, Laura's family embarked on a mission overseas, igniting her lifelong dedication to serving others. Witnessing extreme poverty and hardship firsthand left an indelible mark, instilling in her the values of empathy and compassion. Upon returning to the North Harbour area, Laura was struck by the prevalence of loneliness in her community, spurring her into action.
Since then, Laura has been a tireless advocate for connection and belonging. Through initiatives like Creative Youth NZ, which she cofounded at just 15, working to combat youth disconnection through creativity and collaboration. Whether organising creative markets, mentoring young artists, or leading community events, Laura's commitment to bridging the gap between music and community is unwavering.
Her extensive list of achievements speaks volumes about her dedication. From chairing Shore Junction's Youth Engagement Board to volunteering for local events and leading inclusive programmes like Madagascar with Touch Compass, Laura's impact is felt far and wide. She's performed at fundraising events, mentored troubled youth, and even released her debut single, "Hand Me Downs" to critical acclaim.
Laura's aspirations extend far beyond personal success. Through initiatives like Friday Folks, due for launch later this year, she endeavours to establish a haven where young creatives can converge, collaborate, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity.
With a vision to broaden her impact and share more of her music, Laura views AIMES Award funding as an essential catalyst for realising her dreams.
“Being awarded the Ross Finlayson AIMES Award is an honour,” she says. Not only will it provide the financial backing needed to pursue my goals, but it will also help me realise my vision of fostering a world where connection and creativity intertwine seamlessly.”
Laura states that AIMES Awards funding will play a pivotal role in sustaining Friday Folks at a standard of excellence while also supporting her future community endeavours. Beyond financial assistance, it will help to facilitate her personal growth as a young leader, enabling her to delve deeper into music production and mentorship, particularly in championing female producers and independent artists in Aotearoa.
With unwavering dedication, Laura leads by example, inspiring others to join her in effecting positive change, one musical note at a time.
Laura MacLean receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Ross Finlayson Award for 2024, sponsored by Alvarium, and the opportunity to attend Outward Bound or a similar leadership programme.
Janayah is a former Takapuna Grammar student and an aspiring recording artist. Since childhood, Janayah's passion for music has been her driving force, igniting a journey toward a global career in the music industry.
Janayah’s promise was first recognised by the North Harbour Club in 2018, at age 13, when she received an AIMES Junior Excellence Award.
Mentored by vocal coaches Rebecca Nelson and Suzanne Lynch, Janayah’s talent has led to many notable performances, at venues like the Bruce Mason Theatre and Auckland Town Hall.
Janayah's talent extends beyond singing; she's also ventured into songwriting and music production. Notable collaborations include EDM (Electronic Dance Music), singles with New Zealand producers Cymbol and Lauren Gin, earning praise and airplay on George FM and Rolling Stone Australia. Her versatility shines through in various genres, from dance tracks to heartfelt Christmas singles, showcasing her emotive vocals and storytelling abilities.
Relocating to London to attend The BRIT School has expanded Janayah's horizons, leading to performances at renowned venues like Hootenanny in Brixton and collaborations with fellow musicians in the vibrant London music scene.
Despite her young age, Janayah's achievements include winning awards for her musical theatre and being selected to perform at prestigious events like the Music Industry Trust Awards.
Driven by her desire to share her music with the world, Janayah is determined to break into the global music industry. With plans to release her first EP and secure management and representation, she remains committed in her pursuit of becoming a successful recording artist.
Janayah says receiving an AIMES award will help to support her goals of producing an EP and furthering her musical career.
Janayah Wadsworth receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award for 2024, sponsored by Bellingham Wallace, and a cash grant of $7,500.
Former Rangitoto College student Josh is a member of the New Zealand Windfoil Team and Yachting New Zealand’s High Performance NZL Sailing Team. Having showcased his talent and determination on both national and international stages, Josh transitioned from dinghy sailing to foiling windsurfing, rapidly rising to prominence, and achieving remarkable success.
His consistency and skill have earned him top 10 finishes in international regattas and have seen his dreams come to fruition after securing entry to the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men’s IQ Foil class.
Josh's previous achievements include winning the NZ Nationals in Wingfoil racing and representing New Zealand in various sailing competitions worldwide. Notably, he was selected for the Emirates Team NZ Youth Americas Cup Team in 2024, a testament to his talent and potential in the sailing world.
Receiving recognition as a finalist in the Halberg Awards Emerging Talent Category has further fuelled Josh's determination to excel in his sport.
Josh acknowledges the vital role of community support, particularly from the North Harbour Club, in his journey towards sporting excellence. He says, “Winning the AIMES award will not only validate my hard work and dedication, but it will also provide crucial financial support to pursue my Olympic dreams.”
Josh Armit receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award for 2024, sponsored by Bellingham Wallace, and a cash grant of $7,500.
Miles, a gifted classical singer and conductor and former student of Rangitoto College, has carved a remarkable path in the world of music. He has realised every goal he laid out for himself, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the musical arts.
Completing his Honours at the University of Auckland, Miles embarked on a trip to the UK, where he auditioned at renowned schools and experienced first-hand the vibrancy of the musical theatre scene.
Winning the Graham Allen Prize (run by the University of Auckland) in Musical Theatre further fuelled his passion and solidified his resolve to pursue musical theatre as a career path.
In 2023, Miles was contracted as a soloist for the Fauré Requiem with the NZ Choral Federation. He also began a year long Conductor’s Development and Mentorship Program under the guidance of Elise Bradley and the NZ Choral Federation.
2024 has marked a significant step in Miles’ career, portraying the Sorcerer in Dido and Aeneas for the first time. Miles has also enrolled in a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Musical Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting, London.
As Miles looks ahead to the future, he remains committed to musical excellence. His list of achievements in 2023, coupled with his unwavering determination, exemplifies his relentless pursuit of artistic fulfilment. Miles says, 'For the MFA is a two-year program I not only need to fundraise for the cost of the program but also for my living expenses. Winning this AIMES Award will help tremendously.”
Miles Timmis receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award for 2024, sponsored by Bellingham Wallace, and a cash grant of $7,500.
Shan is a prodigious talent in classical music. At just 14 years old, the Year 10 student at Westlake Boys has already established himself as an exceptional pianist under the tutelage of Stephen De Pledge at the University of Auckland's School of Music.
Shan was a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship recipient in 2023.
Shan's musical journey began in 2017, influenced by his family's rich musical environment. His dedication and talent have propelled him to win numerous national and international competitions, captivating audiences with his technical brilliance and emotive performances.
His appearances as a soloist with prestigious orchestras around the world, including the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, attest to his remarkable abilities.
Described by his mentor as one of the most exciting pianists to emerge from New Zealand in recent years, Shan's performances exude personality, modesty, and virtuosity. His aspiration to become a concert pianist and music educator reflects his desire to share his love for music and bring joy to those in need.
In 2024, Shan has been selected to participate in the prestigious Morningside Music Bridge Programme (MMB) in Boston, USA. This unique international training school provides enhanced education and performance opportunities to worldwide Emerging Artists.
Shan says, "Winning the AMIES Emerging Talent Award is a huge honour. It validates my hard work and I'm grateful for the recognition and excited for what lies ahead."
Shan embodies the essence of emerging talent deserving of recognition at the AIMES Awards 2024.
Shan Liu receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award for 2024, sponsored by Bellingham Wallace, and a cash grant of $7,500.
Summer is a competitive swimmer and former student of Rangitoto College. She has been a swimmer with the North Shore Swimming Club (NSS) since the age of 10. Her unwavering dedication and pursuit of swimming has led her to numerous achievements that underscore her potential. Her training regimen includes 16 pool hours and 4.5 hours of 'dry land' work per week, Her dedication has seen her winning multiple National Age Group titles, including a standout performance at the NZ National Age Group Championships. Summer has also represented New Zealand on the international stage.
At both the 2022 and 2023 Championships, Summer dominated across all four freestyle events, ranging from the swift 50 metres to the more challenging 400 metres. Notably, her performance in the 200-metre final last year secured a qualifying time for the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships.
With a long-term ambition of competing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, each win and qualification is a stepping stone towards realising this dream.
Summer says, “I feel incredibly grateful for receiving this award. I am honoured to be recognised and acknowledged for my achievements. The grant will go a long way towards covering costs for domestic and international travel needs.”
Summer Osborne receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award for 2024, sponsored by Bellingham Wallace, and a cash grant of $7,500.
Tara has already left her mark on the world of kayaking, showcasing a relentless determination and a passion for the sport. A former student of Westlake Girls, Tara's journey into the world of water sports was practically written in the waves.
Her family is deeply ingrained in surf lifesaving, so Tara's affinity for the water was fostered from a young age. From her early days as a volunteer Surf Lifeguard to her current status as a formidable competitive kayaker, her journey has been as rapid as her pace on the water.
Tara first dipped her paddle into the world of competitive kayaking in 2018 under the mentorship of seasoned professionals at the North Shore Canoe Club.
In 2022, Tara's talent shone brightly on the international stage as she clinched a silver medal in the Women's K4 500 at the World Cup in Poland. This success only fuelled her determination, leading to victory at the 2023 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Halifax, Canada, where Tara and her team secured first place in the K4 500m, securing New Zealand's spot in the Olympics.
Debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Tara's aspirations are reaching new heights. There's no doubt that Tara is destined for achieve much more in the world of kayaking.
Tara says, “I am extremely grateful to receive an AIMES Emerging Talent Award. The grant will go towards getting the equipment and resources I need to race with the best in the world.”
Tara Vaughan receives the North Harbour Club AIMES Emerging Talent Award for 2024, sponsored by Bellingham Wallace, and a cash grant of $7,500.
Anna grew up in Milford and her love for Alpine Ski Racing begun after learning to ski at Snow Planet, aged 4.
It wasn’t long before she started travelling with her family to Mt Ruapehu each winter weekend for training and racing. She progressed through the Under 8 and Under 10 age group ranks in NZ Snow Sports.
By 2020, no longer an Alpine Ski Racing program at Mt Ruapehu, the family made the decision for Anna to train full time with Team Hutt at Mt Hutt, Canterbury. Anna and her father relocated to Methven from June – October each year. She continues her online studies remotely and through correspondence with Carmel College.
The Winter training sessions are five days a week. Anna’s up the mountain from 7am – 4pm.
In the off-season, Anna trains with a personal trainer to build strength to minimise injuries.
Anna is currently ranked as the number one under 14 female skier in New Zealand.
She is also the National U14 champion in slalom, giant slalom and super G.
Most recently Anna represented NZ in Europe and North America over the 2023/24 season.
Anna’s aspirations are to be the number one ranked NZ female slalom skier and to be selected for the 2030 winter Olympics. Her scholarship grant will help towards on-mountain training costs.
Anna O’Reilly receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
16-year-old Takapuna Grammar school prefect Bailey has basketball in her bones with both parents having played at high levels of the sport.
Aged five she started playing basketball and soon joined her older brothers’ team.
By age nine she joined the North Harbour representative team for the under 11 squad.
The family moved to Melbourne for a couple of years in 2019 and Bailey was selected into the Victorian State Development Program.
After returning to New Zealand in 2022, she enrolled at Takapuna Grammar School and continues to play for her school.
In 2023 she was signed as a Development Player within the Northern Kahu in the professional NZ Womens National League called the Tauihi League. She was able to play and train with current Tall Ferns and other international players.
She was then selected to attend the Tall Ferns Selection Camp in December as an Emerging Tall Fern.
Bailey was also named Takapuna Grammar’s 2023 Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and Sportswoman of the Year. Bailey's goals are clear … she wants to be a Tall Fern and play at the Olympics. She hopes to obtain a full scholarship to a college in the US and play professionally somewhere around the World.
The funding from this AIMES Scholarship will go towards achieving those goals.
Bailey Flavell receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
Four years ago, at age 10, Fuwen founded the “Kristin School Aviation Club’. The Club teaches technicalities behind routine flight for aviation enthusiasts.
Fuwen’s tuition starts with a short lesson on commercial or fighter aircraft he prepared on his personal computer and simulator he designed for the Club’s practical use. The students demonstrate what they learn, then fly around and practice their landings.
For Kristin’s 50th Jubilee, Fuwen gained permission from Whenuapai Air Traffic Control to fly over Kristin to take air footage. He filmed inside the aircraft rolling 50 degrees to allow him to get sufficient footage. The video was introduced at the Grandparent’s Morning Tea during the 50th celebrations. He received a standing ovation.
Fuwen also coded and designed a navigation software in website and app form in English and Chinese for his school’s campus. He named this development “Navigate Kristin, otherwise known as The Project”. This allows users to follow live and updated routes to any facility in the very large school space.
Fuwen aspires to study law and become a court judge.
He says the scholarship funding will be put towards improvements to the Kristin Aviation project club, a coding development course and towards his private pilot’s licence training.
Fuwen Aston Ding receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
13-year-old Westlake Boys student and piano performance player, Haifeng (Charles) Xing, is already captivating audiences worldwide and starting to realise his dream at such a young age.
Captivated by music, Charles picked up his first instrument aged four – a drum set. By the age of seven he started piano lessons and has never looked back.
In 2023, Charles won first place in the New Zealand preliminary round of the VIVACE international Piano competition. It was a dream come true. He was then invited to play the final round in Paris in front of the world stage, sharing his love of piano with people from all around the world. He took first place.
Charles is a member of two school rock bands. Collaborating with other musicians has enhanced his appreciation for teamwork in creating a harmonious performance. He is also involved in the school orchestra as a cellist which helps him to appreciate the classical side of music.
Charles is excited to learn and connect with other musicians, learn from mentors and contribute to the community. He’s inspired to learn how to create music with new technology and in the future, compose his own tunes.
Receiving the AIMES scholarship award funding will help Charles to keep pursuing his dreams, through music classes, workshops and music camps. “I believe that learning from the best will make me a better pianist”.
Haifeng (Charles) Xing receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
Joel is currently in year 13 at Rangitoto College and is heavily immersed in all aspects of performing arts and music. Interestingly, Joel grew up in a family without a huge connection to the arts, something Joel was drawn to.
Over the past 10 years, he has embarked on performances including musicals, choirs, played guitar, composed music of his own and acted in live drama productions.
At Rangitoto College, Joel is a member of the premier Jazz groups, the North Sea Jazz Combo and Big Band, and he has been appointed an Arts Leader and is a member of the boys Hip Hop Crew.
The North Sea Jazz Combo were awarded Best Jazz Combo at the National Youth Jazz Competition in 2023 and Gold awards at the Auckland Jazz and KBB Music Festivals.
Joel is also the lead singer with the school rock band that took first place at the Smokefreerockquest North Shore Regional Finals in 2023.
He also played Warner Huntington III (the lead role) in the Auckland Performing Arts Academy production of Legally Blonde (the Musical) in December 2023.
Joel’s aspirations are to study in a highly regarded European University to further help his performing arts career.
Joel will be using the scholarship grant to fund equipment, to improve his home music studio, and to help with university costs and time in the recording studio.
Joel Bird receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
This 17-year-old former Orewa College student is making waves in both surf lifesaving and kayak sprinting.
Kaiha started surf-living at the age of nine at Red Beach, and by the age of 11 received his first medal in a national competition. By 2023, Kaiha held two national titles in surf lifesaving.
In 2020, Kaiha was introduced to sprint kayaking to improve his paddle ski skills. By 2021 he was so committed to training in the kayak that he decided to compete.
In 2022, he was selected to represent New Zealand at the Asia Pacific cup in Japan for his first international event.
At the 2023 Asia Pacific cup, Kaiha placed first in the Under 18 mixed K2 200m and Under 18 K1 500m. He also took first place at the 2023 Canoe Sprint Nationals in Under 18 K1 500m and under 18 K1 1000m.
This year, Kaiha achieved three gold medals at the New Zealand life saving championships in the under 19 ski race, under 19 ski relay and under 19 double ski.
Kaiha’s ambition is to continue pushing for national honours in both canoe sprint and surf lifesaving. And also to represent New Zealand on the world stage at the Olympics.
Funding from the AIMES Scholarship Awards will help towards Kaiha achieving these goals.
Kaiha Gilbertson receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
Takapuna Grammar student Lisa moved to the North Shore when she was two years old and took up playing the piano at age four. It has been her passion ever since.
She practices every day and loves the sense of joy it gives to those around her.
When she was seven Lisa’s talent was picked up by Scherzo Music who recommended she learn from Kent Isomura from the University of Auckland’s School of Music. She loved his performances and hoped he could be her teacher. She’s been taught and guided by Kent ever since.
Lisa has performed in school assemblies, concerts, graduations and more, though by far her greatest achievement to date was in August 2023, when she entered the preliminary round of the Aegio International Piano competition in Auckland. This was Lisa’s first time competing in an international competition and she placed first.
When invited to play the final round in Canada, Lisa performed Prelude and Fugue BWV 827 by Bach, Nocturne Op 27-2 by Chopin and Jeux D’eaux by Ravel, and again placed first in her age category and picked up a trophy for achieving third place overall.
Lisa has a few goals she is working towards … to collaborate with others as an accompanist; to perform a piano concerto; and to play the piano a way that touches people’s hearts.
Lisa plans to use her AIMES scholarship funds for tutoring, expanding her repertoire, and towards a trip to Japan to enter the famous International Chopin Piano Competition.
Lisa Murata Gutierrez receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
Luis is currently studying a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science at Massey University.
Luis is a high achiever, progressing through school faster than normal from Wentworth College to online learning through Te Kura. Luis obtained University entrance in year 9.
He learnt computer coding while he was in year five. At age 10, Luis participated in a citizen science project called “Desafio Bajo Zero”, successfully coding an Arduino board to be sent to Antarctica to collect and analyse data relating to weather and light conditions.
In 2021, Luis entered the International Youth Math Challenge, achieving the nationwide highest score and third in the world.
Luis’ highest academic achievement was receiving an “excelling” outcome in both semesters of his first year of study at Massey University, maintaining a GPA above 7. He has also received a scholarship for the Ministry of Education.
Luis also actively contributes to the local community through a variety of volunteer roles at various charities.
He aims to graduate with a Bachelor of Science by 2026 and then intends to complete additional postgraduate studies, including a full Master’s and potentially a Doctorate degree.
The AIMES scholarship will help toward funding Luis' second year of university studies.
Luis Vallejo-Möhl receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
14-year-old Takapuna Grammar student Willliam, first joined the Wakatere Boating Club aged seven.
His family has a strong sailing heritage with father Matthew Mason being a key crew member of Team New Zealand through a number of America’s Cup successes, including when the cup was first won by Sir Peter Blake’s team in San Diego.
Will is the current captain of the school sailing team. In 2022 they won the Dominion Regatta against school from New Zealand and Australia and won the New Zealand title.
William has sailed under five different categories, the Optimist, P Class, Starling, 29er and this year started the foiling WASZP category.
One of Williams’ favourite achievements was in the 2020 Worser Bay Optimist Nationals. He was the only 11-year-old competing in the Open Fleet. He won the first race of the Nationals and finished fourth overall.
William’s greatest sailing success was in 2023 where he won the Optimist and Starling Nationals in the same week. He is the first sailor in New Zealand’s history to achieve this record.
In the same year he also won the Feva Sail GP Championship with his crew; and was awarded the Sir Peter Blake Trophy for outstanding achievement throughout the season.
This year, William placed first in the 29er Oceanbridge Sail Auckland Regatta and in the 29er School Fleet Racing Regatta. He was also second in the youth WASZP National Championship.
William’s goal when he leaves school is to study engineering, to better understand boat structural components and to one day follow his dad in representing New Zealand in the America’s Cup.
William will put funding from this AIMES Scholarship towards coaching, travel costs and hopefully… a new boat.
William Mason receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
Xavier moved to the North Shore in 2020 and attended Glenfield College before becoming a youth worker in 2023, mentoring local youth who are striving to achieve their own self-determined goals.
In 2021, Xavier learnt the importance of building meaningful relationships. He joined a Services specific class in school and learnt many valuable skills in humility.
In 2022, his last year at Glenfield College, he served as Head Boy and was assigned with the Hauora/Wellbeing portfolio. Xavier remained at his youth group ‘Calvary Auckland’ and soon took a leadership position, helping youth navigate day-to-day barriers.
In 2023, Xavier joined the workforce at Te Puna Hauora, a local service provider that offers clinical and social services to North Shore whanau. As part of that role, he works with youth in schools around the North Shore.
This year Xavier also starts his academic journey, studying for a certificate in youthwork at Praxis.
His thoughts and plans for the future include:- Further integration supporting secondary education; Implementing a gateway model for rangatahi to form meaningful relationships; Creating a web directory for rangatahi to support education, mahi, and mental health; Proposing a holiday programme high schools can run for primary and intermediate schools.
The AIMES Scholarship funds will go towards his costs of further studying.
Xavier Wetere receives a North Harbour Club AIMES Scholarship Award for 2024, sponsored by Vantage Windows and Doors North Shore, and a cash grant of $3,000.
The AIMES Award winners for 2023 were:-
Supreme Award ($15,000) & Sport Award ($15,000) – Zoe Hobbs
Arts Award ($15,000) – Asa Waller
Innovation Award ($15,000) – Alexia Hilbertidou
Music Award ($15,000) – Tayla Alexander
Education Award ($15,000) – Lily Holloway
Sport Award ($15,000) – Cameron Gray
Service To The Community Award ($15,000) – Spencer Potbury
Special Judges Award ($10,000) – Joshua Kirk
Ross Finlayson Award (Outward Bound Scholarship) – Jannik Wittgen
2023 Emerging Talent Awards ($7,500 each) – Anja Filip, Henry Meng, Luke Sipkes, Maggie Squire, Rico Bearman, Sarina Todd, Sienna Going
2023 AIMES Scholarship Awards ($3,000 each) – Alfie Steedman, Benji Groen, Isabelle Ning, Jaden Movold, George Lee Rush, Seb Menzies, Lauren Wycherley, Madeleine Xiao, Shan Liu, Yuzhang Wu
The AIMES Award winners for 2021/22 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Arts Award ($15,000) – Zoe White
Innovation Award ($15,000) – Murdoch Thomson
Music Award ($15,000) – Christine Haeun Lee
Education Award ($15,000) – Jae Jun Kim
Sport Award ($15,000) - Alicia Hoskin
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) - Oscar Thomas
Ross Finlayson Award – Tayla Alexander
Judges Special Award – David Paligora
2021/22 Emerging Talent Award winners ($7,500 each) – Oliver Cain; Lauren Towns; Shuan Liu; Liam Wright; Joshua Kirk; Jannik Wittgen; Ben Old.
2021/22 Scholarship winners ($3,000 each) – Arlo Feeney; Janayah Wadsworth; Alice Jones; Lily Woods; Caitlin O’Reilly; Chantelle May; Lewis Bower; Greer Morley; Melissa Cowen.
The AIMES Award winners for 2020 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Innovation Award ($15,000) – Grace Stratton
Arts Award ($15,000) – Kit Reilly
Music Award ($15,000) – Olivia McNeill
Education Award ($15,000) – Richard Rahardja
Sport Award ($15,000) - Oscar Gunn
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) - Matthew Goldsworthy
Ross Finlayson Award – Isobel Campbell, Lina Kim
2020 Emerging Talent Award winners ($7,500 each) – Pippi Duncan; Cruz Erdmann; Jasmine Jared; Christopher Justin Pereira; Cameron McTaggart; Taine Murray.
2020 Junior Excellence winners ($3,000 each) - William Colman; Declan Squire; Yuzhang Wu; Joe Leith; Karmen-Elizabeth Maritz; Jack Denny.
2020 Sports Scholarship winners ($2000 each) – Ryan Jefferson; Brianna Orams; Savannah Scheen.
The AIMES Award winners for 2019 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Innovation Award ($15,000)
– Courtney Davies
Arts Award ($15,000) – Andrew Coshan
Music Award ($15,000) – Matthias Balzat
Education Award ($15,000 each) – Jack Alexander, Harry Alexander
Sport Award ($15,000) - Connor Bell
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) – Nancy Yuan
Ross Finlayson Award – Tayla Woolley
2019 Emerging Talent Awards ($7,500 each) – Amelia Ullrich, Tess Costil, Tayla Alexander, Emilly Fan, Kanah Andrews-Nahu, Mae Everett
2019 Sports Scholarships ($2,000 each) – Mikayla Smyth, Cameron McTaggart, Blake McGlashan & Sebastian Menzies, Taine Murray
2019 Junior Excellence Winners ($3,000 each) - Lianne Kim, Andrew Smirnov, Nathan Jin, Liam Richards, Daichi Iizuka, Amy-Lee Pateman, Zoe Ellis, Benedict Thomas, ($1,000 special award) Lesina Eneleo
The AIMES Award winners for 2018 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Innovation Award ($15,000)
– Sharndre Kushor
Arts Award ($15,000) – Natasha Wilson
Music Award ($15,000) – Sally Kim
Education Award ($15,000) – Michael Chieng
Sport Award ($15,000) - Georgia Williams
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) – Alexander Kuch
2018 Emerging Talent Awards ($7,500 each) – Ella Cornfield, Max Lawton, Anna Smart, Matthias Balzat, Dougal Burden, Ethan Dick, Oscar Gunn, Matthew Goldsworthy
2018 Junior Excellence Winners ($3,000 each) - Janayah Wadsworth, Alia Cauty, Hermione Aris, Alexander Beattie, Tiffany Ho, Ryan Jefferson, Sebastian Menzies, Jessie Honey, Kate McIntosh
The AIMES Award winners for 2017 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Education Award ($15,000)
– Lewis Fry
Arts Award ($15,000) – Melanie Bracewell
Innovation Award ($15,000) – Jun Bing
Music Award ($15,000) – Jacky Siu
Sport Award ($10,000 each) - Alex Maloney & Molly Meech
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) – Alexia Hilbertidou
2017 Emerging Talent Awards ($7,500 each) – Zoe White; Blake Tolmie; Lauren Bennett; Matthew Beardsworth; Courtney Davies; Michaela SokolichBeatson; Cameron Webster; Olivia McTaggart; Ian Lim.
2017 Junior Excellence Winners ($3,000 each) - Jasmine Jarad; Jesse Oh; Caitlin O’Reilly; Chantelle May; Maggie Squire; George Rush; Logan Somerville.
The AIMES Award winners for 2016 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Sport Award ($15,000) – Eliza McCartney
Arts Award ($15,000) – Joel Granger
Innovation Award ($15,000) – Sian Simpson Music Award ($15,000) – Miller Christensen-Yule Education Award ($15,000) - Michael McDonald
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) – Joseph Bergin
Judges Special Award ($15,000) - Avalon Biddle
2016 Emerging Talent Awards ($5,000 each) – Emma Lane, Andrew Coshan, Scott Wilson, Jacky Siu, Alexia Hibertidou, Florida Fatanitavake, ($8,000) - Kate and Greta Stewart
2016 Junior Excellence Winners ($3,000 each) - Satine FinerNeuhauser, Henry Meng, Rico Bearman, Nadia Evans, Daniel Stoddart, Northcross Kapa Haka Group.
The AIMES Award winners for 2015 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Education Award ($15,000) – Carl Hume Arts Award ($15,000) – Emily Scott Innovation Award ($15,000) – Sian Simpson Music Award ($15,000) – Alexander Verster Sport Award ($15,000 each - Joint Winners) – Michael Brake & Gemma Jones
Service to the Community Award ($15,000) – Mattea Mrkusic
2015 Emerging Talent Awards ($5,000 each) – Elizabeth Mandeno, Elizabeth Lunn, Shauno Isomura, Louisa Wang, Brendon Thomas, Danielle McKenzie, Britt Kindred, Lina Kim.
2015 Junior Excellence Winners ($3,000 each) - Matthew O'Connor, Cameron Brownsey, Iain Lam, Blake Tolmie, Catherine Oh, Jaden Movold, Quillan Denton (awarded $1,500).
The AIMES Award winners for 2014 were:-
Supreme ($15,000) & AIMES Arts Award ($10,000) – Ben Sanders
IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – Leighton Watson Music Award ($10,000) – Hye-Won Suh Education Award ($10,000) – Finn Lowery Sport Award ($10,000) – Teneale Hatton
Service to the Community Award ($10,000) – Dannie Cullen
Judges Special Award ($4,000 & $6,000 respectively) – Tayla Alexander & David Light
2014 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Harry Bartlett, Lewis Fry, Emily Scott, Kit Reilly, Nicole Ashby, Eliza McCartney, Gemma Jones, Daniel Hoy.
The AIMES Award winners for 2013 were:-
Supreme ($20,000) & AIMES Music Award ($10,000) – Ella YelichO'Connor
Arts Award ($10,000) – Bridget Costello
IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – Sarah Mitchell Education Award ($10,000) – Michael MacDonald Sport Award ($10,000) – Andrew Maloney, Service to the Community Award ($10,000) – Loren O'Sullivan
Judges Special Award ($10,000) – Liam Stone
2013 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Joel Granger, Matthew Jones, Alex Taylor, George Muir, Georgia Williams, Finn Howard, Natalie Te Paa, Keon Park.
The AIMES Award winners for 2012 were:-
Supreme ($20,000) & AIMES Sport Award ($10,000) – Lydia Ko Arts Award ($10,000) – Rob Tucker IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – Amy Smith Music Award ($10,000) – Jason Bae Education Award ($10,000) – Andrew MacDonald Service to the Community Award ($10,000) – Joseph Bergin 2012 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Petra Bullock, Nick Hall, Teneale Hatton, Sarah Mitchell, Mattea Mrkusic, Jeremy Reid, Ben Sanders.
The AIMES Award winners for 2011 were:-
Supreme ($20,000) & IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – Richard Stebbing
Arts Award ($10,000) – Elliot Christensen-Yule
Music Award ($10,000) – Moses MacKay
Education Award ($10,000) – Blake Hansen
Sport Award ($10,000) – Thomas Abercrombie Service to the Community Award ($10,000) – Amanda Judd
2011 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Alexandra Foster, Adam Gerrett, Seok Jun Bing, Aine Kelly-Costello, Lydia Ko, Rebecca Dubber.
The AIMES Award winners for 2010 were:-
Supreme ($20,000) & AIMES Sports ($10,000) – Jacko Gill Arts Award ($10,000) – Verity Burgess IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – David MacDonald
Music Award ($10,000 each - Joint Winners) – Sophie Bird; Will Martin
Education Award ($10,000) – Andrew MacDonald Service to the Community Award ($10,000) – Anita Walbran
Judges Special Award ($6,000) – Shaun Quincey
2010 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Maddie Dillon, Chloe Francis, Stephanie Mitchell, The Naked & Famous, Michael Macdonald, Joseph Bergin.
The AIMES Award winners for 2009 were:-
Supreme ($20,000) & Sport Award ($10,000) – Melissa Ingram Arts Award ($10,000) – Anna-Louise Dillon-Herzog IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000 each - Joint Winners) –Daniel Playne & Yvette Perrott
Music Award ($10,000 each - Joint Winners) – Grayson Masefield & Amalia Hall
Education Award ($10,000) – Adrienne Anderson
Service To The Community Award ($10,000) – Cameron Calkoen
2009 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Sophie Corbidge, Chris Rahardja, Jenna Gallie, Jason Bae, Ellen Deverall, Arkesh Patel.
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The AIMES Award winners for 2008 were:-
Supreme Award ($20,000) & Sport Award ($10,000) – Tom Ashley
Arts Award ($10,000) – Sophie Henderson
IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – Daniel Playne
Education Award ($10,000) – Naomi Jones
Service To The Community Award ($10,000) – Sean Yang
Judges Special Award ($7,000) – Melissa Ingram
2008 Emerging Talent Awards ($4,000 each) – Verity Burgess, Brittany Carter, Andrew MacDonald, Andrew Maloney, Yvette Perrott, Yousif Rassam, Chris Steele, Erin Taylor, The Earlybirds (Filip Kostovich, Jared Aisher, Michael Cannon, Sean Patterson and Kane ter Veer).
The AIMES Award winners for 2007 were:-
Supreme Award ($15,000) & Education Award ($10,000)
– Matthew Flinn
Arts Award ($10,000) – Ananth Gopal
IT, Innovation & Science Award ($10,000) – Daniel Playne
Music Award ($10,000 each - three Winners) – Sarah McCallum, Tanya Cooling & Hollie Smith
Sport Award ($10,000) – Jo Aleh
Service To The Community Award ($10,000) – Loren O’Sullivan
2007 Emerging Talent Awards ($2,000 each) – Samuel Coldicutt, Robert Ellis, Mikhail Koudinov, Alexandra Maloney, Stephen Smith, Rob Tucker
The AIMES Award winners for 2006 were:-
Joint Supreme Award ($10,000 each) & Sport Award ($10,000 each) –Juliette Haigh & Rebecca Spence
Arts Award ($8,000) – Dmitri (Dima) Ivanov IT, Innovation & Science Award ($8,000) – Hayley Reynolds Music Award ($8,000 each - Joint winners) – Julia McCarthy & Sarah McCracken
Education Award ($8,000) – Chye-Ching Huang Service To The Community Award ($8,000) – Cameron Calkoen
2006 Emerging Talent Awards ($2,000 each) – Tom Ashley, Richard Chen, Caroline Grey, Blake Hansen. Violinist Richard Chen also received $5,000 from Corelli School for production of his own CD.
The AIMES Award winners for 2005 were:-
Supreme Award ($10,000) & IT, Innovation & Science Award ($7,000) –Nodira Khoussainova
Arts Award ($7,000) – Ananth Gopal
Music Award ($5,000 plus $5,000 from Corelli School for production of a CD) – The Checks (Rock Band) Karel Chabera, Jacob Moore, Ed Knowles, Sven Petterson, Callum Martin
Education Award ($5,000) – Elizabeth Duncan
Sport Award ($5,000) – Hannah McLean Judges Special Award ($5,000) – Amalia Hall
The AIMES Award winners for 2004 were:Supreme Award ($10,000) & IT, Innovation & Science Award ($7,000) –Heather Brown
Arts Award ($5,000) – Kendra Oxley
Music Award ($5,000 plus $5,000 from Corelli School for production of a CD) – Simone Roggen
Education Award ($5,000 each, Joint winners) – Vicki McCall & Nicole Roughan
Sport Award ($5,000 each, Joint winners) – Juliette Haigh & Corney Swanepoel
The AIMES Award winners for 2003 were:-
Supreme Award ($20,000) & Music Award ($7,000) – Kristen Darragh
Arts Award ($8,000) – Felicity Rogers
IT, Innovation & Science Award ($8,000) – Nodira Khoussainova
Music Award ($5,000 plus $5,000 from Corelli School for production of a CD) – Matthew Flinn
Education Award ($8,000) – Karen Lindsay
Sport Award ($8,000) – James Cressey
The AIMES Award winners for 2002 were:-
Supreme Award ($10,000) & Sport Award ($8,000) – Terenzo Bozzone
Arts Award ($8,000) – Anna-Louise Herzog
IT, Innovation & Science Award ($8,000) – Michael Brown
Music Award ($8,000) – Sarah McCallum
Music Award ($5,000) – Robbie Ellis
Education Award ($8,000) – James Russell
The AIMES Award winners for 2001 were:-
Supreme ($5,000) & Education Award ($8,000) – Mark Robinson
Arts Award ($8,000) – Helen Candy
Music Award ($9,000) – Sarah McCallum
Music Award ($4,000 each) – Emma Buckton, Vanessa McGowan
Education Award ($5,000) – Paul Bracewell
Education Award ($3,000) – Ian Munro
Sport Award ($8,000) – Michael Bullot
Sport Award ($7,000) – Terenzo Bozzone
Sport Award ($2,000) – Dean Kent
Sport Award ($2,000) – Jennifer Dryburgh
Judges Special Award ($1,000) – Fleur Ritchie
Judges Special Award ($500 each) – Jordan Barnes, Jonathan Coulam
The AIMES Award winners for 2000 were:-
Supreme Award ($5,000) & Education Award ($8,000) – Clarissa Dunn
Arts Award ($8,000) – Andrea Proud
Music Award ($8,000) – Lara Hall
Sport Award ($8,000) – Monique Robins
Sport Award ($5,000) – Scott Talbot-Cameron
Sport Award ($5,000) – Steven Ferguson
Sport Award ($3,000) – Michael Bassett
Sport Award ($3,000) – Terenzo Bozzone
Sport Award ($2,000) – Simon Rea (CONT.)
The AIMES Award winners for 1999 were:-
Supreme Award & Music Award ($8,000) – Rainer Gibbons
Arts Award ($1,500) – Mark Wells
Arts Award ($1,000) – Helen Candy
Arts Award ($1,000) – Felicity Rogers
Arts Award ($1,000) – Elaine Dowsett
Arts Award ($1,000) – Jon Gorrie
Arts Award ($500) – Bradley Fagan
Music Award ($500) – Ji-Hyun Kim
Music Award (Presented with a Picolo Clarinet) – Teresa Davis
Education Award ($3,000) – Nikolozi Meladze
Education & Sport Awards ($2,000) – Jamie Voss
Sport Award ($5,000) – Benjamin Pilley
Sport Award ($5,000) – Jennifer Dryburg
Sport Award ($2,500) – Slavik Shorinov
The AIMES Award winners for 1998 were:-
Supreme Award & Sport Award ($8,000) – Nathan Handley
Music Award (Presented with Baby Grand Piano) – Justin Bird
Music Award ($3,750) – Neil Watson
Education Award ($2,500) – Amanda Rubick
Sport Award ($2,000) – Jemima Smeadley
Sport Award ($2,000) – Alister Gair
Sport Award ($2,000) – Felicity Gould-Hope
Sport Award ($2,000) – Jennifer Dryburgh
Sport Award ($2,000) – Jayson Herbert
The AIMES Award winners for 1997 were:-
Supreme Award & Education Award ($6,000) – Philip Misur
Music Award ($3,000) – Lara Hall
Education Award ($2,000) – Claire Speedy
Sport Award ($2,000) – Sarah Macky
Sport Award ($2,000) – Jayson Herbert
Sport Award ($2,000) – Alastair Gair
Sport Award ($2,000) – Julie Worth
Sport Award ($2,000) – Craig Harper
Sport Award ($2,000) – Matthew Davies
Sport Award ($2,000) – Nathan Handley
The AIMES Award winners for 1996 were:-
Supreme Award & Arts Award ($10,000) – Patricia Bolton
Music Award ($2,000) – Ben Hoadley
Music Award ($1,500) – Aron Ottingon
Sport Award ($5,000) – Daniel Slater
Sport Award ($2,500) – Matt Brown
Sport Award ($2,500) – Simon Cooke
Sport Award ($1,000) – Jacqui Ashworth
Sport Award ($1,000) – Abby Lye
Sport Award ($1,000) – Emma Tepavac
Music Award ($1,150) – Cameron Bettridge (Presented 1995)
The North Harbour Club was established on the 18th May, 1995.
Originally, a group of North Shore businesspeople met and established a constitution with the objectives below:
1. To promote the North Harbour region.
2. For business establishments of the region to meet and network for the good of the region.
3. To form a Charitable Trust to raise funds and present scholarships to the youth of the North Harbour region through the annual AIMES Awards.To be eligible for an AIMES Award, recipients must display excellence in the areas of the Arts; Innovation; Music; Education; Sport and Service to the Community.
To be eligible for an AIMES Award, recipients must display excellence in the areas of the Arts; Innovation (Science & Technology); Music; Education; Sport and Service to the Community.
Now in its 29th year, the North Harbour Club continues to be an association of North Harbour/North Shore people, passionate in local affairs, business, education, sport and social development.
Members of the club, who are all residents or have their businesses on the North Shore and North Harbour region, have, among other stated aims, the desire to promote excellence by encouraging and providing financial assistance to the young people of the North Harbour region who have significant ability in their chosen field and display personal characteristics which make them worthy of our support.
The annual AIMES Awards are the highest profile initiative of the North Harbour Club, but the objectives are five-fold:
1. To establish and maintain a club of non-political character for Members to meet through regular lunches and social activities.
2. To establish a Charitable Trust, known as The North Harbour Club Charitable Trust, to promote and develop local talent in the fields covered by the AIMES Awards.
3. To support cultural, sporting and recreational activities in the region.
4. To foster a spirit of pride in the region.
5. To foster a ‘good neighbour’ and ‘good citizen’ ethos in the region.In October 2015, the North Harbour Club also assumed responsibility for the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame (previously Enterprise North Shore Business Hall of Fame). The 14 laureates already inducted were acknowledged and are now laureates under the new Hall of Fame.
In October 2015, the North Harbour Club also assumed responsibility for the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame (previously Enterprise North Shore Business Hall of Fame). The 14 laureates already inducted were acknowledged and are now laureates under the new Hall of Fame.
Established originally in 2004, it celebrates exemplary efforts in North Harbour business and the community and is part of the club’s ongoing programme of rewarding success. We now have an outstanding 40 laureates in the North Harbour Business Hall of Fame.
Visit: www.northharbourclub.co.nz
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