G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington Business of the Year

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24 SEPTEMBER 2016

G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington named Business of the Year

The Kapiti/Wellington franchise of the hugely successful G.J. Gardner Homes residential construction business has been named the 2016 Electra Business of the Year.
G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington was awarded the supreme Business of the Year Award at the Electra Business Awards gala dinner in Levin on Friday, 23 September 2016.
The company also claimed two other awards on the night – winning the Small Business Excellence Award, and also the Health and Safety Achievement Award.
Based in Paraparaumu with the franchise to build homes throughout the greater Wellington region, G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington has quickly established a successful business founded on great service, quality workmanship and quality product. The business is also an enthusiastic supporter of local community and sporting groups.
In announcing the supreme award, the judges said they applauded the systems, monitoring and management focus aspects of G.J. Gardner Homes, which had enabled the business to achieve success in a short period of time. “The judges have recognised a great future for G.J. Gardner Homes in a very challenging environment. They commend the directors for using careful planning, good systems, and a very strong customer orientated mentality to set a clear path for the future. This is a company we will hear much more from in future.”
Rimu Chiropractic Studio received the BNZ Highly Commended Award with the judges recognising the company’s strong planning disciplines and people focus, stating that: “Michelle and Tristan are to be congratulated on achieving what many business owners strive for in having a fully engaged team which embodies the values and future direction of the business. The judges acknowledge this full potential as the business will become increasingly successful over time.”
The other Excellence Award winners were:
Owner-Operator: Aspire Solutions
Small Business: G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington
Medium Business: Horowhenua Masonic Village
The Achievement Award winners on the night were:
Health and Safety: G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington
Sustainability: Rimu Chiropractic Studio
New Thinking: The Coregood Institute
Emerging Business: Go Traffic Management Services
Employer of Choice: Horowhenua Masonic Village
“It’s Great to be Here”: Star People HR & Recruitment

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Electra Business Awards 2016 Winners EMBARGOED UNTIL 11PM, 23rd SEPTEMBER 2016
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Owner Operator [Sponsored by Mitre 10 MEGA Kapiti]
Winner: Aspire Solutions
Small Business [Sponsored by Whitireia New Zealand]
Winner: G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington
Medium-Large Business [Sponsored by The Law Connection]
Winner: Horowhenua Masonic Village

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Health & Safety [Sponsored by Tatana Contracting]
Winner: G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington
Sustainability [Sponsored by EECA]
Winner: Rimu Chiropractic Studio
New Thinking [Sponsored by Securely]
Winner: The Coregood Institute
Emerging Business [Sponsored by Deans & Associates]
Winner: Go Traffic Management Service
Employer of Choice [Sponsored by Turk’s Poultry Farms Ltd]
Winner: Horowhenua Masonic Village
“It’s Great to be Here” [Sponsored by Coastlands Shoppingtown]
Winner: Star People HR & Recruitment

CUSTOMER CHOICE AWARDS
Retail [Sponsored by Kapiti Observer/Horowhenua Mail]
Winner: Dutchy's Burger Joint
Service [Sponsored by BeachFM]
Winner: Bedlam Hair Design and Bliss Day Spa
Age Friendly [Sponsored by Kapiti Retirement Trust]
Winner: Cartridge World Kapiti

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Electra Business of the Year [Sponsored by Electra]
G.J. Gardner Homes Kapiti/Wellington
Highly Commended [Sponsored by BNZ]
Rimu Chiropractic Studio

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Kapiti Hall of Fame [Sponsored by Kapiti Coast District Council]
Inductee: Rick Goodman
Horowhenua Hall of Fame [Sponsored by Horowhenua District Council]
Inductee: Ross Crowe

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