Exporters only have until the end of this week to submit an entry into the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards. Developed by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the awards recognise new approaches that businesses are taking to achieve inte
Exporters only have until the end of this week to submit an entry into the 2010 New Zealand International Business Awards.
Developed by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the awards recognise new approaches that businesses are taking to achieve international success.
NZTE Board chairman Jon Mayson said the New Zealand International Business Awards recognised professional excellence and innovative practice, but importantly were not just about winning.
“While winning an award carries plenty of prestige, all entrants get value from participating. Those companies that go through the entry and judging process get a valuable chance to benchmark their performance and receive strategic advice.
“Events and forums built around the awards programme also provide business people with chances to promote their successes, network with other business leaders, and motivate their staff,” Mr Mayson said.
Engineering consultancy Beca was last year’s Supreme Winner. It is using its $100,000 prize to nurture innovation among its 2,500 staff and to build relationships with new international clients.
Beca managing director Paul White said the company valued the entry and judging process for last year’s awards as it had encouraged the management team to look closely at how its business was performing globally.
Three general award categories recognise the direct contribution that small, medium and large businesses make to New Zealand’s economy. Four special category awards celebrate businesses using innovative business approaches, research and development, design strategies, or commercialisation routes to help them succeed in global markets.
A Supreme Award will be presented to an overall winner that has stood out across all of the categories. Two separate awards also recognise the contribution an emerging and an outstanding business leader have made to the internationalisation of New Zealand business.
Entries for this year’s awards close on Friday, April 16. The winners will be announced in October.
More details, and an entry form, can be found at www.nzte.govt.nz/awards.
