The National Business Review unreservedly apologises for the confusion surrounding our 40th birthday competition. It was never our intention to cause confusion about the voting for the Win Your Weight in Veuve promotion but people have expressed frustration and we have listened to their concerns.

The official winner (as chosen by the judges from the top 10 voted entries) will be announced, on schedule, in NBR print tomorrow.

Morinsville-based fashion designer and publisher Annah Stretton has been named the Veuve Clicquot Award recipient for 2009.

The award recognises women in business who possess the drive of “la grande dame de la Champagne” Madame Clicquot herself, a strong-minded businesswoman, widow and mother who made the champagne brand a household name synonymous with luxury and quality.