For New Zealand, free and open source technologies not only represents an opportunity to contribute and be recognised on the world stage, but also to deliver real competitive advantage. Encouraging collaboration, openness, honesty and transparency allows for more effective tools and software to evolve, helping people, communities, and organisations to meet the challenges they face. The New Zealand Open Source Awards recognise and promote: the direct contributions of individuals to free and open source projects or the promotion of free and open source philosophy.

exemplary use of free and open source by New Zealand organisations.

Postponement of the 2020 Awards Due to the impact of Covid-19 on our communities, we have decided that it is appropriate to postpone the 2020 Awards until such time as we can all gather together and celebrate the open source achievements of individuals and organisations in Aotearoa over the last two years. We will announce a rescheduled date for the nominations, and the gala dinner in 2021. Until then, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and well. Kia ora, kia kaha. If you wish to go onto the mailing list to receive information about the awards email awards@nzosa.org.nz