Awards

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

2024

Dr Deborah Shepherd

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