It is with great pleasure that HIANZ announces its first recipient of the inaugural Personal Development Scholarship. Joanna Saba of Festival Hire in Masterton has been awarded the scholarship to support her through a NZ Certificate in Digital Marketing. The knowledge and skills learned will be applied into Festival Hire to assist in the promotion of the business and services offered.

This is a great example of HIANZ partnering up with a member company and developing their people.  CEO, Rodney Grant said ” There is a lot of satisfaction in helping people develop personally and it’s great to be able to help member companies attract, grow and retain good people.”

Along with the scholarship award, Joanna is provided with free full registration to HIRECON24 including accommodation, Joanna will present to members and share with us her journey, talking about working at Festival Hire and her process of applying and winning the HIANZ Scholarship Program for 2023, all in the interests of the growing value for this award.

Joanna is a vital member of the Festival Hire Team, perfectly fulfilling her position as the Hire and Sales Coordinator, and recently playing a key role in our marketing and social media presence. Joanna has been with Festival Hire since February 2021, having previous experience in the event and tourism industry and holds a real passion for events.

Find out more about Joanna Saba and her Scholarship win on our website https://www.hianz.net.nz/scholarship/