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Emerging Business Award
The Emerging business award is open to businesses that have been trading less than three years and this year is proudly sponsored by Aoraki Development and The Timaru District Council.
Small Business Award
The Small Business Award is open to businesses with the fulltime equivalent of 1-5 full time staff and is proudly sponsored by DB Draught Brewery.
Medium Business Award
The Medium Business Award is open to businesses with 6-15 full time equivalent staff and is proudly sponsored by Oceania Dairy.
Large Business Award
The Large Business Award is open to all businesses with 16+ full time equivalent staff and is proudly sponsored by Stuff | The Timaru Herald.
Agribusiness Producer Manufacturer Award
The Agribusiness Producer Manufacturer Award is open to businesses whose principle activity is agricultural production and/or manufacture. The Agribusiness Producer Manufacturer Award is proudly sponsored by Pye Group.
Community Impact Award
The Community Impact Award Recognises the positive impact and the importance of the roles not-for-profit community organisations have in the South Canterbury region, to be eligible for this Award, entrants must be registered as a charity with the Charities Commission. They must also be not-for-profit, providing products or services of a charitable nature to those in need and undertaking their charitable work within South Canterbury. The Community Impact Award is proudly sponsored by RSM Law.
Innovation and Technology Award
The Innovation and Technology Award recognises a business that is creatively using technology to their advantage in achieving success and has adopted new innovative methods or systems in their company. The technology (or technologies) is not limited to IT and will provide a competitive advantage through it's application and leverage. The Innovation and Technology Award is proudly sponsored by Thompsons Construction, Engineering and Precast.
Thompsons are also proudly sponsoring our MC - Jason Gunn
Workplace Safety Award
The ACC Workplace Safety Award recognises an exemplary approach to workplace health and safety. Any business or charity may enter and entry is option. Should you be selected as a finalist the judging process may include a worksite visit and assessment. The Acc Workplace Safety Award is proudly sponsored by ACC.
Sustainability & Environmental Award
This award will be open to all businesses and NFP organisations and recognises and celebrates good practices which promote sustainable management in South Canterbury. This could include sustainable profitability, environmental awareness, good business practices, social and community responsibility. The Sustainability & Environmental Award is sponsored by Environment Canterbury.
Emerging Leader Award
The Emerging Leader Award recognises the outstanding service of an employee who has consistently excelled in their work. The award also recognises the value individuals create in a business regardless of the seniority of the role. The Emerging Leader Award is proudly sponsored by Ara Institute of Canterbury.
People's Choice Award
The People's Choice Award is decided by the public of South Canterbury. The public vote through the website www.southcanterbury.org.nz and all finalists are eligible for this award. The People's Choice Award is proudly sponsored by ANZ.
People's Choice voting opens Friday 19 July and closes Friday 16 August.
Special Commendation Award
Recognising a leader of the business community who has done exemplary work and has made a significant contribution to the business and wider community.
Nominations 17 – 28 June
The Special Commendation Award is proudly sponsored by Forsyth Barr.
Supreme Award
The Supreme Award acknowledges the overall winner selected from all of the category winners, this award is proudly sponsored by our Premier Sponsor -Alpine Energy.
Design and Print Partner Copyfast
Copyfast is the Exclusive Design and Print Partner for this prestigious event. Copyfast provide the professional design and look of the Business Excellence Awards.
Radio Partner MediaWorks
MediaWorks is our valued Radio Partner that help to make this prestigious event possible. MediaWorks provides quality radio advertising and voice over recording for the Business Excellence Awards.
Taste South Canterbury Entree Sponsor
This year we showcase culinary delights from right here in South Canterbury. We are proudly showcasing High Country Salmon products during our Entree.
Taste South Canterbury Main Meal Sponsor
Our Taste South Canterbury Main Meal will feature delicious Silver Fern Farms lamb. We are extremely delighted to be able present to you Silver Fern Farms lamb as your main this year at the BEA.
Taste South Canterbury Dessert Sponsor
Fancy a sweet treat after your meal at the Gala Event? There is nothing sweeter than showcasing products made right here in South Canterbury. This year the Dessert Sponsor is Denheath Desserts and we look forward to bringing you delicious delights from the Denheath range.
Business Excellence Awards Support Partner
Air New Zealand is a support Partner of the South Canterbury Excellence Awards in 2019. We thank them for their continued support of this event.
Support Sponsor Fulton Hogan
Fulton Hogan is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible.
Support Sponsor Mackenzie District Council
Mackenzie District Council is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible.
After Party Sponsor - The Fairlie Bake House
After the Awards Ceremony it's time to blow off some steam on the dance floor - the after party is a fun part of the night where our finalists and attendees can dance the night away. The band and the After Party is sponsored by the Fairlie Bake House.
Support Sponsor Sopheze
Sopheze Catering is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible. Sopheze Catering sponsors our Celebration of Finalists event and our Winner’s Workshop event on by providing their delicious food.
Support Sponsor Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible. Pernod Ricard provides the bubble for our Gala evening.
Support Sponsor Dlish Catering
Dlish Catering provide is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible. Dlish are our event caterers for the Gala Dinner.
Support Sponsor Absolute Flowers
Absolute Flowers is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible. Absolute Flowers provide our Award and Category winners with beautiful flowers.
Support Sponsor Waimate District Council
The Waimate District Council recognises the importance of Business Excellence in South Canterbury. By being a valued Support Sponsor of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards they are supporting business in their region.
Support Sponsor Timaru App
Timaru App is one of our valued Support Partners that help to make this prestigious event possible.
Support Sponsor Barker's
Barker's is a valued Support Partner that help to make this prestigious event possible.
