Awards
CIE has won 12 international awards for its work in innovation and entrepreneurship education and engagement.
2024

Educators for Impact awards
- Peter Rachor – Innovative Mindset Master
- Dr Deborah Shepherd – Entrepreneurial Learning Journey Hero
- Judith Marecek – Entrepreneurial Learning Journey Hero
Learn more: University of Auckland staff recognised in Europe with Educators For Impact awards

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Student Engagement, Asia-Pacific
Learn more: University of Auckland wins award for student engagement

Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centres
- Geoffrey Whitcher – Lifetime Achievement Award for University Transformation
Learn more: 'The Godfather' Geoffrey Whitcher ONZM receives international award for University transformation
2023
Global Entrepreneurship Network New Zealand
- Academic Initiative of the Year – Velocity
Learn more: Velocity named academic initiative of the year

Accreditation Council of Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities
- Entrepreneurial University of the Year – Runner-up
- Peter Rachor – Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year – People’s Choice
Learn more: Entrepreneurial excellence awarded
2022

United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Education Excellence – Summer Lab
Learn more: Shine on: Summer Lab awarded for excellence in entrepreneurial education
2021
International Council of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Education Excellence
Learn more: Summer Lab recognised for excellence in global entrepreneur education

Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centres
- Outstanding Student Engagement
Learn more: University of Auckland wins international award for student engagement and leadership
2020
Accreditation Council of Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities
- Entrepreneurial University of the Year (Asia-Pacific)
Learn more: Entrepreneurial University of the Year