Lillian Grace, Manager of Corporate Projects with Israel Cooper, Director of Finance (center) accept the award

We're very happy to announce that Massive Software has been awarded winner of the Innovative Software Product Category at the New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards 2009. The gala dinner, held on Friday 1st May in Christchurch, saw a range of New Zealand based technology companies competing for awards in 12 categories. This year over 160 companies entered - a record for the event. Here's what the judges had to say about us:

"Massive, is recognised for the contribution their work in "simulation of behaviour" will have on the future of virtual worlds in applications other than just entertainment. It's about business model transformation that has positioned massive for success."

We'd also like to congratulate Biomatters Ltd who were awarded co-winner spot in the same category. For a full list of winners and finalists visit the Hi-Tech Awards website.