Media release
13 September 2012
Finalists named in Auckland North business awards
Twenty one local businesses are in award contention in this year’s Westpac Auckland North Business Awards, after
finalists were announced last night.
More than 200 local business people celebrated the occasion and marked the 15th year of the programme, at a special
Finalist Function held at North Harbour Stadium.
The finalists include a broad mix of businesses stretching from Warkworth to Takapuna and incorporating companies from
construction, IT, health, and food industries.
ATEED’s manager business growth, Ngaio Merrick, is impressed by with the strong showing of construction sector and
export businesses amongst the finalist group.
“It is interesting that these two groups are so prominent. The number of construction and property business shows a
reassuring return to strength in the domestic market, and the number of businesses that are exporting overseas is great
for growing the international market. This is good news for creating a stable and sustainable economy,” says Ms Merrick.
The awards attracted 143 entries across nine categories in a revitalised format showcasing new categories and a judging
system based on an internationally recognised criteria.
ATEED’s Chief Executive Brett O’Riley believes the annual awards are an important growth programme for Auckland.
“Businesses looking for long term growth and sustainability should regularly review their performance and look for
opportunities for improvement. ATEED’s local business awards are the perfect vehicle to help businesses take time to
reflect, assess their position, increase their capability and celebrate their success. Congratulations to all the
finalists,” says Mr O’Riley.
Ian Blair, General Manager Business Banking for Westpac, the awards’ major sponsor, is impressed with the calibre of
finalists.
“These awards are a pinnacle in the Auckland North business community, which is why Westpac is proud to be a supporter
of the awards here and in other areas around the country,” says Mr Blair.
“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.”
Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala dinner on Friday, 26 October 2012. Tickets are available at www.ateed.co.nz/awards
2012 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards – Finalists
RSM Prince Excellence in Strategy and Planning
• Apollo Entertainment Limited
• Partners Life
• Singh Corporation Ltd
• Snowplanet Limited
Babcock Excellence in Leadership
• Physio Absolute
• Plumb'In Bathroom & Kitchen Factory Shop
• Recreational Services Ltd
Mitre 10 Excellence in Customer Engagement
• DogHQ Limited
• Federation Clothing Ltd
• Naturally Organic Ltd
• Partners Life
Eclipse Recruitment Excellence in Workforce Development
• Essential Insurances
• Happy Pawes Limited
• Lexel Systems Ltd
• Naturally Organic Ltd
3M Excellence in Sustainable Success
• Partners Life
• Recreational Services Ltd
• Singh Corporation Ltd
• Spark Dental Technology Limited
Flintfox Excellence in Information Management
• Stage Hire Services Ltd
• SuperCity Property Services
• Turners Panelbeating and Carpainting 2004 Ltd
Massey University Excellence in Innovation and Improvement
• Apollo Entertainment Limited
• Pack & Send Albany
• Recreational Services Ltd
• Spark Dental Technology Limited
Simpson Western Small Business of the Year
• Apollo Entertainment Limited
• Federation Clothing Ltd
• SuperCity Property Services
• The House Company
EcoPro Best Emerging Business
• DogHQ Limited
• NZ Sign Solutions
• Partners Life
• Wow Photography Limited
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