Chamber of Commerce’s Paula Sutton and Chris Simpson.
The Westpac Waikato Business Awards finalists were announced at a special event on September 13 at the Waikato Museum, Grantham Street, Hamilton.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief executive Chris Simpson said once again the region was coming together to celebrate success and the accomplishments that were an integral part of our community.
Michelle Bailey from SkyCity Hamilton.
“We hear so often how this region is at the heart of the golden triangle; that its role in creating opportunity and reward for New Zealand is growing stronger every day. The finalists are the real-life examples of what our region aspires to be, and tonight is the first step in identifying our champions for 2018,” Chris said.
The category winners and the announcement of the Westpac Supreme Business of the Year will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner, on November 2 at Claudelands. Tickets are on sale to the general public by contacting the Waikato Chamber of Commerce directly at help@waikatochamber.co.nz or 07 839 5895
Westpac Business awards finalists:
Beca – Engineering Consultancy
Cater Plus – Catering
Civtec – Directional underground drilling
Collins Automotive – Auto electrical
Company-X – Software
Dynamic Media – PR/Crisis communications
Everest – all about people – HR/Recruitment/Coaching
WEL Networks – Electricity
The Hamilton Club – Chartered Club
Interactionz – Mentoring/Training
Lead Social – Social media
Maisey Harris & Co – Accounting
Montana Group – Catering
Soda Inc – Business incubation
TDM Homes – House Builders
Ultimate Clean – Residential/Commercial cleaners
Unbound Digital Marketing – Digital Marketing
The Waterboy – Sports charity
Winger Hamilton – Motor Vehicles
YMCA – Health & well-being
EMERGING LEADER (Emerging leaders are those who are up and coming future CEOs)
Angela Smith – The Kids Club Private Kindergartens
Graig Elder – Cater Plus
Nate Alley – Sentinel Homes
Renae Smart – Civtec
