May 31, 2018
Cliff Curtis a world beater
Actor and producer Cliff Curtis has been named as one of six recipients of this year’s Kea World Class New Zealand Awards.
Kea Global CEO Craig Donaldson says the awards are an opportunity to recognise the way New Zealand innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders are making an impact on the world stage.
Curtis is being recognised for his commitment to indigenous storytelling, including Arama Pictures feature The Dark Horse and short film Ahi Ka.
Other winners include innovator and engineer, Peter Beck from Rocketlab; Artificial intelligence trailblazer Mark Sagar; former NASA scientist Dr Delwyn Moller, who now heads research the Centre for Space Science Technology in Alexandra, Central Otago; technology business leader Mitchell Pham; and Paris-based art administrator Jennifer Flay.
The Supreme Award and Friend of New Zealand Award will be announced at a Gala Dinner at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre on June 21.
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