China Trade Awards opens for applications

Media Release
Date: 4th May 2009

Taming the dragon – prestigious China Trade Awards opens for applications

The 2009 Cathay Pacific NZCTA Trade Awards, which recognise New Zealanders who have achieved success in their business activities with China, are now open for applications.

Generous prizes are being offered by sponsors in several categories, with the overall Supreme Award winner receiving : $10 000 in cash from NZCTA, two business class return tickets to China from Cathay Pacific and a business meeting with a senior executive in China arranged by HSBC. The Hong Kong NZ Business Association is also supporting the event by offering a sponsored prize.

Stuart Ferguson, Chairman of the New Zealand China Trade Association, said the awards were looking for entrepreneurial individuals and companies, who had been successful in their business ventures with China.

Amongst an audience of experienced China hands and industry leaders , the successful finalists will be acknowledged for their commitment and contribution to strengthening New Zealand’s relationship with China.

The awards will be held on June 16th at the SkyCity convention centre and the Prime Minister has been invited to be the guest of honour.

Highly successful Award evenings were previously held in 2004 and 2007 and Ferguson is confident based on those experiences that an entertaining and informative evening can be guaranteed.

“We can celebrate the success of some of the companies, who have taken on the challenge of China and been successful,” said Mr Ferguson.

“ We urge companies who have achieved success in China to put in an application so their efforts can inspire others to have a go.”

Entries close on Friday May 15th at 5pm and application forms can be downloaded from the NZCTA website http://www.nzcta.co.nz/english/149/how-to-enter/ .

About the Cathay Pacific NZCTA Awards 2009
Successful international trade plays a crucial part in assuring New Zealand’s presence on the world stage. The NZCTA awards were inaugurated in 2004 by the New Zealand China Trade Association to recognise companies that have achieved success in their business with China. The awards will be held on June 16th at the Auckland SKYCITY convention centre.

Award Categories

Business Excellence Award: Sponsored by Cosco (NZ) Ltd, winner receives $3000 in services

Best Importer or Exporter with China Award: Sponsored by HSBC, winner receives $2000 cash and $1000 in services

Doing Business in China/Investor in China Award: Sponsored by Mondiale Freight Services Ltd, winner receives $3000 in goods and/or services

Best Logistics Strategy for China: Sponsored by Ports of Auckland, winner receives $3000 in services

Best use of Hong Kong by a NZ company for its business: Sponsored by HKNZBA, winner receives two return economy class tickets from Auckland to Hong Kong, 12 months Silver Card membership of the Marco Polo Club and two nights accommodation in Hong Kong from the Langham Hotel.

The Cathay Pacific NZCTA Supreme Trade Award in Association with HSBC: An overall winner will be selected from one of the individual winners of the above award categories.

The winner receives $10,000 in cash, two return business class flights to China, and other options during the trip to China. In addition HSBC will arrange a business meeting with a senior executive in China.

Entries close at 5pm on Friday 15th May 2009 and must have arrived by then addressed to the Executive Director at 14, Kempthorne Crescent, Mission Bay, Auckland 1071

A copy of the application form can be downloaded from the NZCTA website http://www.nzcta.co.nz/english/149/how-to-enter/

NZCTA acknowledges the generous support of sponsors Cathay Pacific, HKNZBA, HSBC, Cosco NZ, Mondiale, Ports of Auckland and Tasman Orient Line.

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