HQNZ’s General Manager Recognised as Finalist in 2025 Bizzies
HQ New Zealand’s General Manager, Rachael Simpson, has been recognised as a finalist in the inaugural 2025 Aotearoa Business Events Awards.
Launched with the support of Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), this new awards programme was created to celebrate professional excellence and leadership within the New Zealand business events sector. The Bizzies recognise the individuals and teams who demonstrate innovation and commitment to shaping the future of our industry.
The HQNZ team was delighted that Rachael was recognised as a finalist in the Exceptional Business Event Professional category. This specific award celebrates seasoned expertise and honours a business events professional with more than five years in the industry. Recognised for outstanding performance, client service, and enduring passion—contributing meaningfully to the advancement of the sector.
Rachael’s status as a finalist highlights her significant contributions to the New Zealand event landscape and her focus on delivering high-quality results for our clients. With over 25 years of collective experience at HQ New Zealand, her leadership has been a key driver in our ability to manage complex corporate programmes and large-scale conferences across both Queenstown and the wider country.
Congratulations Rachael from all of us here at HQNZ.