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Awards at Parliament

August 21st, 2009 | Out and about, Work

The Mister and I represented Xero at the NZ Internet Industry Awards last night at Parliament, in the Banquet Hall. It was a very glamorous evening and amazingly, we won again. Very humbling especially as there were only 3 awards – Best Business Application (our award), Best Education Product or Service and a Societal Impact Award.

The Mister had to line up on stage with the 3 other nominees in our category and wait for “And the winner is …. envelope please …” then give an acceptance speech. And he gave a really great speech – someone at our table said he was “sincere yet direct”. I was so proud.

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It was pretty cool being at Parliament, and I felt quite movie starrish posing on the Parliament steps!

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And a close up of my frock and wrap for Mothers 🙂

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And Dad, the jewels I wore were Nanna L’s gold bangle with ruby in it and the little oblong gold brooch – but I can’t remember if I got them at my 21st or when Nanna died.

3 comments ↓

#1 penny on 08.21.09 at 5:51 pm

Thanks. I’ve been dying to hear how it went. Tell C. he’s got me to thank for making good speeches – all that debating practice! The wrap looks reallt greatand looking at Kirks today orange is definitely in this Summer. M.I.L

#2 Who are they? — OrangeBlog on 08.31.09 at 9:50 pm

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#3 Another trip to Parliament — OrangeBlog on 08.01.10 at 6:41 pm

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