Mike Parker was named a finalist in the Person of the Year category at the 2025 Aotearoa Hydrogen Awards, a category that honours individuals whose leadership has accelerated the national hydrogen industry. Being shortlisted represents national recognition of exceptional contribution to innovation, strategy and execution in one of New Zealand’s most technically demanding and rapidly evolving sectors.
Mike’s nomination reflects his role in driving complex hydrogen projects from design through to real-world operation, advocating for practical deployment over theory and positioning New Zealand as a credible player in the global hydrogen sector. His work has helped bridge industry, regulators and technology developers, enabling hydrogen to move from experimental concepts into scalable transport solutions that directly support national decarbonisation goals.