TUANZ Rural Award 2009

TUANZ Rural Award 2009
Sponsored by Kordia

For the most innovative rural product, service or initiative developed in New Zealand, and delivered electronically to New Zealanders, which enhances productivity in the rural sector, whether it be in agribusiness, farming, the dairy industry, horticulture or otherwise.

Entries will be rated for the following:

20 points – uniqueness and/or originality of product or approach
20 points – ease of use/ usability
30 points – extent of value in increasing the uptake or attractiveness of learning
30 points – level to which achievement is demonstrated/delivered

Total - 100 points

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENTRY FORM BELOW:
Name
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Email
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ENTRIES WILL BE RATED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
20 points – uniqueness and/or originality of product or approach
  • Is this a completely new product that has not yet been offered to the NZ telecommunications user?
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  • Is it an innovative new way of delivering a previously available service/product?
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  • Is this a product that has been available overseas?
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  • To what extent was the product/service developed here in NZ?
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    Max 300 words
    20 points – ease of use/ usability
    Judges will be seeking to understand how easy it will be for the target user to use the application.
    Where empirical evidence (NOT anecdotal evidence) is available this should be emailed to the judging coordinator in PDF format and clearly identify what entry this evidence supports.
    Max 300 words
    30 points – extent of value in increasing the uptake or attractiveness of learning
  • What is the business need being addressed?
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  • Judges will be seeking evidence that the service provider understands the users business and how their product adds value to that business.
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  • How does this solution enhance productivity in the rural sector?
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  • What is the benefit to the user of the service/product?
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  • Is the need/problem of local or of national significance?
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  • How easily can this product be used anywhere in NZ?
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    Max 300 words
    30 points – level to which achievement is demonstrated/delivered
    Judges will be looking for empirical evidence (eg surveys, studies, customer statistics). Non-empirical evidence will not be considered.
    These reports may be emailed to the judging coordinator in PDF format.
    The extent of the market currently benefiting from the initiative must be stated.
    The judges will be looking for evidence that this is an operational reality and not a proposed future or partially completed initiative.
    Max 300 words
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