ACE Chief Executive Helen Davidson says the Diversity and Inclusion Award acknowledges individuals who advocate for and embody the principles of diversity and inclusion, contributing to the advancement of both the consulting sector and the communities it serves.
“We were really inspired by the entries that came in,” Helen says. “We know that diversity and inclusion can enhance performance, innovation, employee satisfaction and overall success, and our members are doing some fantastic work in the D&I space.
“We’re really excited to showcase these two great finalists. Huge congratulations to Aimee and Kat – we’re looking forward to celebrating with you at the ACE Awards next month.”
Kat Jackson
Kat Jackson is a Technical Director of Project Management at Mott MacDonald New Zealand and a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion in the engineering and construction sectors. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is shaped by her family history, including her parents’ experiences in engineering and union activism and her own journey as the first in her family to earn a university degree, which inspired her to challenge exclusionary cultures and ensure that engineering is accessible to everyone.
Aimee Matiu
Aimee Matiu is a courageous and values-driven leader who has fundamentally reshaped the consulting sector’s approach to diversity and inclusion in Aotearoa. As Pou Tokomanawa – Māori Advisor at Pattle Delamore Partners (PDP), she has embedded tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori across the firm’s people, projects and partnerships.
Winner to be announced at 2025 ACE Awards Gala
The winner of the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion 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’.