Businesses stand out at awards launch

Media release
11 March 2011

Businesses stand out at awards launch

The search is on to find local businesses that stand out from the crowd through the Westpac Auckland North Business Awards 2011.

More than 260 business people from the Auckland north area attended the official launch of the awards at North Harbour Stadium last night.

Now in their 14th year and with a fresh new look, the awards celebrate the successes of all businesses across all industries, based from the Harbour Bridge to Te Hana in the north.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown describes the awards as the pinnacle of celebration for the local business community.

“The local communities within our great region offer a distinctive and unique flavour to their own areas while also contributing to the overall success of Auckland.

“These awards offer an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the business brilliance that burgeons in the north Auckland area,” says Mr Brown.

Steve Jurkovich, Westpac’s Regional Manager Business Banking - Northern is delighted to once again be associated with the awards.

“Westpac continues to be proud supporters of all New Zealand businesses striving to reach their true potential. We are strong advocates of celebrating individual and community successes,” says Mr Jurkovich.

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) coordinates the annual awards which culminate in a glittering black-tie gala dinner in September.

ATEED General Manager Business and Sector Development, Clyde Rogers, welcomes all businesses to enter.

“There is a large diversity of businesses based in north Auckland and we want this to be reflected in the make-up of entrants. Whether they are small, large, owner-operated or national branches, we challenge all businesses to recognise their own success so we can celebrate as a community,” says Mr Rogers.

Businesses can enter up to three of 12 categories, with all winners eligible for the Westpac Supreme Excellence Award.

Another launch event will be held in Orewa on 23 March followed by an entrants’ celebration at North Harbour Stadium on 5 May. See www.ens.org.nz/awards for details about all 2011 awards events.

2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards categories:
• 3M Excellence in Innovation
• ACC Excellence in Workplace Safety
• Actionmail Excellence in Marketing
• Auckland Chamber of Commerce Best Emerging Business
• Benefitz Best Startup Business
• Blackcat Consulting Employer of Choice
• EasiYo Excellence in Exporting
• Excellence in Design, Research & Development
• Massey University Excellence in Sustainability
• Mitre 10 Excellence in Service Delivery
• North Shore Times Excellence in Not for Profit
• Spyglass Excellence in Technology

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