航空新西兰首次宣布了梦想座位的获奖者,
Air New Zealand names first Dream Seats winners helping Kiwis chase bold goals.
新西兰航空公司已命名了其"梦想座位"计划的首批受益人,
Air New Zealand has named the first recipients of its Dream Seats initiative, a program launched in July to support New Zealanders pursuing bold dreams.
从体育、艺术、创业和教育领域的个人收到了8 000多份申请。
Over 8,000 applications were received from individuals in sports, arts, entrepreneurship, and education.
超过100名获奖者将获得航班, 协助推进他们的目标, 部分获奖者也获得知名Kiwis(如Valerie Adams和Ryan Fox)的辅导。
More than 100 recipients will receive flights to help advance their goals, with select winners also getting mentorship from notable Kiwis like Dame Valerie Adams and Ryan Fox.
其中包括一个旨在成为顶尖残疾人高尔夫球手的准运动员、一个以20岁以下世界锦标赛为目标的短跑运动员、一个在坦沃斯乡村音乐节表演的年轻音乐家和准备联合国实习的学生。
Among them are a para-athlete aiming to become the top disabled golfer, a sprinter targeting the World Under-20 Championships, a young musician set to perform at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, and a student preparing for a UN internship.
新西兰航空公司CEO Greg Foran赞扬了申请人的热情,并强调航空公司在帮助Kiwis发挥潜力方面的作用。
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran praised the applicants’ passion and emphasized the airline’s role in helping Kiwis achieve their potential.
该方案仍然开放,预计将宣布更多获奖者。
The program remains open, with more winners expected to be announced.