Thursday, 5th September, 2013

Tomorrow looks promising for Auckland business as an increasing number of David’s are getting ready to take on the Goliath’s.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO, Michael Barnett believes this year’s Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards have revealed an increasing number of small companies who are challenging the big players for a place in the market. Through the platform of technology, innovative business models, collaborations and partnerships, these small and medium businesses are adaptable and fast-growing.

“The Awards this year showcase the successes of small and medium businesses and give us an indication of the great things we can expect from them in the near future,” he said.

Twenty Auckland companies and three individuals have been selected as the finalists for the Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards 2013. The finalists in eight categories were announced on 4 September and include businesses across a wide spectrum of industries.

Westpac has been the primary sponsor of the Awards for the three years that they have been hosted by the Chamber.

“These awards showcase the best of the best in the Auckland Central business community, which is why Westpac is proud to be a supporter of the awards here and in other areas around the country,” says Andrew Smillie, Local Business Banking Area Manager, Westpac New Zealand Limited.

“This year’s finalists are a reflection of this outstanding local business hub, and we’re looking forward to unveiling the winners later this year.”

The category winners and the overall winner of the Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award, will be announced at a black-tie gala dinner at the Langham, Auckland on Thursday 7 November. For further information and to register, please click here.

The finalists for the Westpac Auckland Central Business Awards are:

Excellence in Marketing Award – Sponsored by Soar Printing

  • Auckland Adventure Jet Ltd.
  • Envivo Ltd.
  • SmallWorlds (Outsmart 2005 Ltd.)
  • Waiheke Island Wine Tours Ltd.

Excellence in Innovation Award – Sponsored by OfficeMax

  • ClearPoint Ltd.
  • Konnect Net Ltd.
  • Localist
  • Manuka Doctor.
  • Vend

Best Emerging Business Award – Sponsored by Telecom Business Hub

  • ilabb Ltd.
  • Stellar Consulting Group Ltd.
  • Pure SEO Ltd.
  • Vend

Excellence in Service Delivery Award – Sponsored by RSM Prince Chartered Accountants

  • Corporate Traveller
  • East Day Spa Corporation Ltd.
  • Porter Novelli New Zealand.
  • Smile Dental Ltd.
  • Stellar Consulting Group Ltd.

Excellence in Workplace Safety Award – Sponsored by ACC

  • Adecco Personnel Ltd.
  • Auckland Adventure Jet Ltd.
  • Transdev Auckland Ltd.

Excellence in Exporting – Sponsored by Ports of Auckland

  • ClearPoint Ltd.
  • Manuka Doctor.
  • SmallWorlds(Outsmart 2005 Ltd.)
  • Vend

Excellence in Retail Award – Sponsored by The New Zealand Herald

  • East Day Spa Corporation Ltd.
  • Laundromat Collective
  • Smile Dental - Sylvia Park

Excellence in Business Leadership Award – Sponsored by Marsh

  • William Goodfellow - Explore NZ (2004) Ltd.
  • Dr. Jacky Lam – Smile Dental Ltd.
  • Elizabeth Hines – Spaceworks Design Group Ltd.

Click here to view video highlights from the finalist evening.

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