29/07/2026
Huge congratulations to Brownie! Trainer/Assessor of the year is a huge achievement we are so so proud of you 🙌🙌
Celebrating Excellence at HIRECON26
Wednesday afternoon saw the Hire Excellence Awards take centre stage on the exhibition floor, surrounded by our incredible exhibitors, members, suppliers and industry professionals.
With Tony Lyall entertaining us as MC, we celebrated the people, companies and achievements that continue to raise the bar across New Zealand's hire industry. From outstanding Hire Businesses and Suppliers to Silvercard Training trainers, Young Professionals and Elevating Work Platform Association of New Zealand award winners, it was an afternoon of well-deserved recognition and celebration.
Congratulations to our 2026 award winners:
• Hire Company of the Year (Up to $5 Million Turnover) – Richmond Hire Ltd
• Hire Company of the Year ($5+ Million Turnover) – Hireace
• Forklift Hire Company of the Year – AB Equipment
• Party & Events Hire Company of the Year – The X-Site Group
• Young Professional of the Year – Brent Criglington from Silk Estate Marquee Events & Weddings
• Young Professional Growth Award – Aaron Marshall from Hire Works
• Silvercard Trainer/Assessor of the Year – Mark "Brownie" Brown from The Armoury - Hire Sales Training
• Supplier of the Year – Access Specialties Ltd
• Hire Product of the Year – Access Specialties Ltd Dingli Micro26-XD+
• EWPA Company of the Year – Snorkel New Zealand
• Registered Inspector of the Year – Adam Thompson from Access Tech Support
• EWPA Industry Recognition Award – Rob Molyneux from EWP Technical Solutions
A huge congratulations to all finalists and winners. Your commitment, innovation and contribution to our industry are what make New Zealand's hire sector such a strong and respected community.
