Entrants should demonstrate: 

• development or improvement of a device or methodology with an innovative and unique design 

• advanced problem-solving skills and creative thinking 

• the consideration of social, environmental, and economic impacts 

• clear communication of complex engineering concepts 

• the potential for real-world applications, or to influence future research. 

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Eligibility

• Entries are open to individuals or teams. 

• The work must have been done while the entrant/s studied an Engineering New Zealand-accredited qualification. 

• The entrant’s work must have been undertaken between November 2022 and November 2024. 

• The entry must be completed by either a: 

  • dean or programme director or equivalent 

  • programme leader in an engineering discipline, or 

  • paper coordinator for the project being submitted. 

• The entrant doesn’t have to be an Engineering New Zealand member. 

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Judging criteria 

• Innovation (25%): Originality and creativity in the design solution 

• Technical merit (25%): Depth and quality of engineering analysis and design 

• Impact (20%): Consideration of social, environmental and economic effects 

• Communication (15%): Clarity and effectiveness in presenting ideas

• Problem definition (15%): Clear articulation of requirements and constraints.