新西兰水手Kristen Kotuhi称2025年国防部队领导和技术卓越年度人员。 New Zealand sailor Kristen Kotuhi named 2025 Defence Force Person of the Year for leadership and technical excellence.

新西兰皇家海军代理海军士官海洋技术员Kristen Kotuhi被命名为2025年新西兰国防部队国际年人员,获得RNZN年赛艇奖。 Acting Petty Officer Marine Technician Kristen Kotuhi of the Royal New Zealand Navy has been named the 2025 New Zealand Defence Force Person of the Year, receiving the RNZN Sailor of the Year award. Kotuhi在惠灵顿仪式上荣获总督Cindy Kiro女士和国防部队总司令Tony Davies的空军元帅Tony Davies的荣誉,她的领导才能、技术优异,以及在HMNZS Matatua船上为船只准备、潜水作业和海上爆炸物处理作出的贡献。 Honored at a Wellington ceremony by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies, Kotuhi was recognized for her leadership, technical excellence, and contributions to boat readiness, diving operations, and maritime explosive ordnance disposal aboard HMNZS Matataua. 她的辅导、安全重点和团队建设工作加强了单位的业绩。 Her mentorship, safety focus, and team-building efforts strengthened unit performance. 她在Tokoroa和Kawelou长大为8个女儿中的长女,在入学后参加军队,利用成长和服役的机会。 Raised in Tokoroa and Kawerau as the eldest of eight daughters, she joined the military after school recruitment events, drawn by opportunities for growth and service. 该奖项以花羽和传统斗篷为象征,表彰那些体现新西兰国防军价值观的人。 The award, symbolized by a huia feather and a traditional cloak, honors those who embody NZDF values. 在军事类别和文职类别中,其他获奖者因在各个领域取得优异成绩而获得表彰。 Other honorees were recognized across military and civilian categories for excellence in various fields.