ACE Chief Executive Helen Davidson says the Futurespace Award acknowledges individuals who demonstrate a relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, propelling the consulting sector and the communities it serves into a brighter, more sustainable future.
“Fresh thinking drives progress and this award is about celebrating a culture of bold ideas and breakthrough solutions that make a real impact in professional services consulting.
“We were so inspired by the entries that came in and we’re excited to showcase these two great finalists. Huge congratulations to Maria and Tania – we’re looking forward to celebrating with you at the ACE Awards Gala next month.”
Maria Mingallon
Maria Mingallon is a finalist for the Futurespace Award due to her pioneering leadership in digital transformation and artificial intelligence within the engineering and infrastructure sectors. As Knowledge and Information Manager and AI Lead for Asia Pacific at Mott MacDonald, Maria has driven the adoption of responsible AI, leading the rollout of Microsoft Copilot and integrating AI-driven capabilities into enterprise knowledge management.
Tania Hyde
Tania Hyde’s application for the Futurespace Award highlights her visionary leadership in sustainability, circular economy adoption and climate resilience within the infrastructure sector. A Technical Director and Circular Design Lead at Beca with over 25 years’ experience, she has championed systems-based, future-focused approaches to infrastructure delivery in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific.
Winner to be announced at 2025 ACE Awards Gala
The winner of the 2025 Futurespace Award will be presented at the ACE Awards Gala on 23 October in Auckland.
A ticket to the ACE Awards Gala is included in any full registration for the Futurespace conference.
To get tickets, visit the Futurespace registration page and select ‘ACE Awards Gala only’ or ‘Table of 10 to ACE Awards Gala’.