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20 March 2012

Setting The Challenge For Businesses

Auckland North businesses thrive under competition, according to the organiser of this year’s local business awards.

At an official awards launch in Albany, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) challenged local companies to enter the 2013 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards and stand out as a success story in the region.

More than 150 local business people attended the launch in Albany to hear the benefits of entering the annual awards.

ATEED’s Acting Manager Business Growth, Chris Lock, believes friendly rivalry and competition brings out the best in local businesses.

“Aucklanders pride themselves with facing challenges head on,” says Chris Lock. “We are challenging local businesses to harness this competitive spirit by entering the awards and seeing how they measure up in their community.

“It’s not only about competing with other companies, but discovering your businesses strengths and weaknesses, and using this insight to build a stronger organisation. It’s not a bad return for just filling out the entry form.”

Now in its 16th year, the awards celebrate the successes of businesses across all industries between the Auckland Harbour Bridge to Te Hana in the north and across to Kumeu.

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

Three extra awards, Best Emerging Business, Small Business of the Year and Best Medium to Large Business, will be selected from the overall entrant pool, where eligibility is met.

Entries in the annual business awards close on Friday, 14 June.

Notes to editors:

Caption - Local businessman Bill Amosa finds out more about the awards with sponsors Dreke Verkuylen (Westpac), Ian McLeod (Babcock) and Keri Hickmott (ATEED).

A second launch event will be held in Silverdale tonight.
Awards entries close Friday, 14 June. The 2013 winners will be announced at a black-tie dinner on Friday, 6 September 2013.

For more information visit BusinessAucklandNZ.com/Awards

2013 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards categories:
• Babcock Excellence in Leadership
• RSM Prince Excellence in Strategy and Planning
• Simpson Western Excellence in Customer Engagement
• Eclipse Recruitment Employer of Choice
• Massey University Excellence in Innovation
• Excellence in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
• Excellence in Exporting
• Excellence in Research and Development
• Small Business of the Year
• Best Mid – Large Business
• Best Emerging Business
• Westpac Supreme Business Excellence Award

ENDS

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