EXCELLENCE IN STRATEGY & PLANNING
An organisation’s process of defining its direction and long-term goals, creating specific plans to achieve them, implementing those plans, and evaluating the results.
Award Categories
EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING
Recognises a business that demonstrates outstanding customer and market insight and how the business’ marketing optimises performance and profitability and increases customer loyalty, retention, and satisfaction.
BEST EMERGING BUSINESS
Recognises those businesses that have achieved significant business growth and who have been in operation for less than three years (since 31 March 2020).
EXELLENCE IN INNOVATION
Use & implementation of innovation & knowledge to enhance business excellence & performance.
EXELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY
Recognition of, communication of, and support of environmentally sustainable practices.
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Proactively involved & an ongoing supporter of the community in the wider Taupo region.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
This award recognises organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees.
OVERALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
All entrants will be considered for this supreme award regardless of category entered. This award recipient must be able to demonstrate excellence in all business areas.
