Newmarket Business Awards Winners 2016
Auckland, New Zealand: Monday 20th June, 2016
On Friday 17th June members of the Newmarket business community celebrated at their annual business awards hosted by the
Newmarket Business Association (NBA) at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, with major sponsors Bayleys and Auckland City
BMW.
This year’s expert judging panel included Wynnis Armour (AWF, Armour Consulting), Jayne Atherton (Fairfax), Michael
Barnett (Auckland Chamber of Commerce), Rachel Dovey (Bayleys), Ian Gibson (Auckland City BMW), Andrew Hamilton
(Icehouse), Anthony Hoy Fong (Chef), Anne Norman (Pascoes Group), Professor Andrew Parsons (AUT) and Stewart Sherriff
(2Degrees). Guest speaker for the night was New York-based Kiwi Derek Handley, social entrepreneur and founder of Aera
Foundation.
NBA’s CEO, Mark Knoff-Thomas said, “Once again it was a superb night - every year our awards give us the opportunity to
reflect on what we have on offer in Newmarket. There was such a warm sense of community and pride. It was a lot of fun,
a giant celebration and was delivered in typical Newmarket style.”
Ian Gibson co-sponsor and Managing Director of Auckland City BMW commented, “All of the finalists will be very proud in
achieving the recognition on this great occasion, it was a fantastic evening and all awards were well deserved so
congratulations to all.”
Fellow co-sponsor Rachel Dovey, Regional Manager at Bayleys added, “It was such an inspirational night with the great
leaders who run the businesses that make Newmarket the amazing place it is.”
The Newmarket Business Awards Winners for 2016:
‘Employer of the Year’ sponsored by ANZ – Kathryn Wilson Footwear
‘Retailer of the Year’ sponsored by Rightway – Michael Holmes Premium Eyewear
‘International Retailer of the Year’ sponsored by Westfield Newmarket – Overland Footwear Company
‘Best Innovation of the Year’ sponsored by Vector – Les Mills Newmarket
‘Best Customer Experience’ sponsored by Retain Consulting – Cali All Day Eatery
‘Best Bar / Restaurant of the Year’ sponsored by Newmarket Business Association – Burger Burger
‘Best Café of the Year’ sponsored by Newmarket Business Association – Altezano Espresso
‘Best Small / Medium Business of the Year’ sponsored by 2degrees – 101 Fitness
‘Best Medium / Large Business of the Year’ sponsored by Multi-Media Systems - Metlifecare
‘Young Business Person of the Year’ sponsored by Newmarket Rotary – Mimi Gilmour
‘Most Sustainable Business of the Year’ sponsored by Auckland Museum – Burger Burger
‘Newmarket People’s Choice Award 2016’ – Glamour Boutique
‘Newmarket Supreme Winner 2016’ sponsored by Bayleys and Auckland City BMW – Burger Burger
‘AUT Window Display Winner 2016‘ in association with Newmarket Business Association, Spaceworks Design Group, AUT and
Selfridges – Ashleigh Burrell – Modes (Broadway)
Now in their fifth year, the Newmarket Business Awards celebrates business excellence and aims to recognise businesses
that are maximising their potential and have mastered the art of delivering excellent products and services in the
Newmarket area.
ENDS