2024 MITO/INSPIRING FUTURES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Melanee Bush and James Matthewman from King Toyota, Wellington, receive their 2024 MITO scholarships from MITO Executive Director Verna Niao (second from left), alongside Training Advisor Brian Scott (left), King Toyota Service Manager Danielle Chin, and Inspiring Futures Foundation Trustee Nick Leggett (right).
MITO, in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation, is pleased to announce that 69 individuals received a 2024 scholarship.
Every year, with the help of the Inspiring Futures Foundation, MITO selects aspiring, current or graduate learners to take their education and training to the next level. This significant partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation supports the talent pipeline by investing in workforce skill development.
“We were delighted to receive many exceptionally talented applicants vying for our 2024 scholarships,” says MITO Executive Director Verna Niao.
“As these dedicated and promising recipients embark on this transformative journey, we look forward to witnessing their continued success and impact on the industry. This achievement not only reflects their commendable efforts, but also underscores our commitment to fostering and empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators."
Sturrock Saunders, Chair of the Inspiring Futures Foundation adds, "The Inspiring Futures Foundation shares the belief that people are the driving force behind the future of industry, echoing the ethos of MITO. Our commitment lies in providing everyone with the chance to thrive and succeed. Our goal is to ensure that all New Zealanders can pursue their aspirations and carve out fulfilling careers.
"We take great pride in investing in the nation's future through these scholarships, which are awarded to deserving individuals across Aotearoa. We’re excited to see the great things these recipients will achieve in the coming years. Congratulations to all the scholarship recipients on this well-deserved achievement."
The 2024 scholarship recipients are as follows.
The MITO Business Skills scholarship is awarded to:
Abigail Mann - Drummond & Etheridge Ltd, Richmond
Angela Wolfe - Tasman Toyota, New Plymouth
Chris Bruin - Napier Port, Napier
Emma Dennison - Taylormade Motors Limited, Dunedin
Jack Miller - C3 Limited, Tauranga
Jeremy Cain - McMillan Drilling (N I) Limited, Auckland
Josh Ansell - Auckland Motors Mitsubishi, Auckland
Karl Archer - Team Hutchinson Ford, Christchurch
Kyle Symons - Mills Collision Repair Centre Ltd, Hamilton
Laura Dorreen - Go Bus Transport Ltd, Christchurch
Lisa DeSilver - Booths Logistics, Palmerston North
Logan Riley - Avon City Ford, Christchurch
Luke Brown - Penrose Motors Ltd, Auckland
Luke Busch - Avon City Ford, Christchurch
Manjinder Jassal - Booths Logistics, Palmerston North
Marie Shailer - Booths Logistics, Palmerston North
Melanee Bush - King Toyota, Lower Hutt
Michael O'Callaghan - Mobile Mechanical Solutions, Palmerston North
Michael Sands - Booths Logistics, Hastings
Mohammed Aziz - Terra Cat, Christchurch
Nathan Hayward - Winton Motorcycles, Winton
Nicolas Ekron - AB Equipment Ltd, Dunedin
Paul Roozendaal - Independent Stevedoring Ltd, Tauranga
Petra Savicova - C3 Limited, Tauranga
Savannah Oxnam - Foxpine Haulage Ltd, Palmerston North
Stephen Hunter - Hamilton Panel Works (1963) Ltd, Hamilton
Yirga Woldegabriale - Midas Hornby, Christchurch
The MITO Business Skills – Māori scholarship is awarded to:
Angeline Fraser - Terra Cat, Christchurch
Joseph Snowdon - Booths Logistics, Taupo
Joseph Waho - Booths Logistics, Palmerston North
Kadin Wihongi - Lockheed Martin New Zealand, Palmerston North
Wayne Newton - Truck Tech Solutions Limited, Auckland
William Walker - Booths Logistics, Palmerston North
The MITO Business Skills – Pacific People scholarship is awarded to:
Donald Raj - Go Bus Transport Ltd, Christchurch
The MITO Alumni Advanced Technical scholarship is awarded to:
Curtis Watkins - Scania NZ, Christchurch
David Stuart-Palmer - Bridge Motors Kaniere Ltd, Hokitika
Dennis Taui - Fulton Hogan Northland Ltd, Whangarei
Dexter Parkes - DC Equipment Ltd, Nelson
Flynn Higgins - Tractor Repairs & Spares Ltd, Seddon
Frederick Lezar - AB Equipment Ltd, Auckland
Jackson Winstone - Ashburton Contracting Ltd, Ashburton
James Wiggins - Brendon Foot Motors Limited, Lower Hutt
Janaka Liyanapathirana - Blackwell Motors Limited, Christchurch
Liam Gee - Drummond & Etheridge Ltd, Blenheim
Luke Busch - AB Equipment Ltd, Richmond
Prasad Horathalge - Hyundai NZ Dealership - Rotorua Hyundai, Rotorua
Richard Taylor - Nicholson United Autos, Rotorua
The MITO Alumni Advanced Technical – Māori scholarship is awarded to:
Hamana Wharerau - Autokraft Electrical and Diesel Limited, Palmerston North
The MITO Alumni Advanced Technical – Pacific People scholarship is awarded to:
Genesis Kilepoa - AB Equipment Ltd, Wellington
The MITO Alumni Electric Vehicle scholarship is awarded to:
Andre Galbraith - Euromarque, Christchurch
Clinton Van Pletzen - Rapid Radio, Auckland
Colin Wright - Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd, Lower Hutt
Daniel Blackwell - The Design Coach & Body Company Ltd, Christchurch
Duncan Robertson - Pacific Tourways Ltd, Christchurch
Gagandeep Sandhu - New Zealand Automotive Association, Auckland
Gareth Williams - Rangiora Mitsubishi, Rangiora
Liam Donnelly - Wynyard Street Motors Ltd, Auckland
Lily Henderson Tuapou - Transport Engineering Southland Ltd, Invercargill
Luke O'Shanassy - Mike Page European Ltd, Paraparaumu
Madeleine Robottom - RealNZ, Te Anau
Samuel Bridger - Wanganui Auto Electrical 2011 Ltd, Whanganui
The MITO Alumni Electric Vehicle - Māori scholarship is awarded to:
Jacob Stevenson - Queen Street Auto Limited, Upper Hutt
Sarah-Jane Taylor - GWD Russells Limited, Invercargill
Wiremu Ngaropo - Madcanix Limited, Kawakawa
The MITO Alumni Electric Vehicle – Pacific People scholarship is awarded to:
Levi Salesa - Subtech Performance Services Ltd, Auckland
Lucas Lilo - RealNZ, Te Anau
The Clyde Cunningham QSM Memorial scholarship (Hawke’s Bay region) is awarded to:
Lucy Johnson - Power Farming, Hastings
The Janet Lane MNZM scholarship is awarded to:
Matthew Greene - Dunedin City Motors, Dunedin
The Duncan “Sandy” Fraser Memorial scholarship (Wellington region) is awarded to:
James Matthewman - King Toyota, Lower Hutt