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Press Release: Business Central
The ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export Awards are
returning in 2025 to recognise the successes of local
businesses on the world stage. Now in its 11th year, the
Export Awards is a celebration of outstanding exporters in
the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne region and their contribution
to the wider economy.
Details of the ExportNZ ASB
Export Awards were announced today by ExportNZ Hawke’s Bay
Executive Officer, Amanda Liddle:
“These
awards are a recognition of the incredible mahi of exporters
across the Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay region, who continue
to deliver excellence in spite of several challenging
years,” Liddle says.
“The Government has
a goal of doubling the value of New Zealand exports in a
decade. These awards showcase the outstanding efforts of
businesses who are well on the way.
“A new category
has been added this year, the NZME Service to Export
Award, which is nominations based. It recognises
individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the
export industry.
“The awards are a great way to not
only celebrate businesses making their way on the world
stage but to also acknowledge the people who make a real
difference to the export community,” Liddle
says.
Continuing awards include the
ContainerCo Best Emerging Business Award
(turnover under $5 million a year) and T&G
Global Best Established Business Award (turnover of
more than $5 million a year).
Also back for another
year is the popular Napier Port Unsung Heroes
Award, which recognises individuals who go above
and beyond in their role to support the business and the
export community. Anyone can nominate a person for this
category.
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ExportNZ is also pleased to welcome ZIWI as
sponsors of the ZIWI Excellence in Innovation
Award, just months after the company was crowned
ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Exporter of the Year in
2024.
Hannah Christensen, Chief People, Sustainability
and External Relations Officer at ZIWI, says the company is
delighted to continue its relationship with ExportNZ as
sponsors in 2025:
“ZIWI is proud to stand alongside
our industry peers within the vibrant Hawke’s Bay export
community,” says Christensen.
“The hard-working
manufacturers and producers of this region thrive due to
their passion and commitment for innovation. We could not be
better placed to sponsor the ZIWI Excellence in Innovation
Award, as pioneers of our own world-leading Air-dried
technology, ensuring ZIWI stands head-and-shoulders above
our international competitors.
“We can’t wait to
celebrate with this year’s winners and once again be part
of this special event for the region,” Christensen
said.
Any exporter located from Gisborne to Pahiatua
is eligible to enter the ExportNZ ASB Hawke’s Bay Export
Awards. Judging criteria includes core operations and
achievements related to export activities, and award
entrants will also receive site visits by the judging
panel.
All category winners will be eligible to win
the supreme award, ASB Exporter of the
Year. The winner, along with the other category
winners, will go on to the New Zealand International
Business Awards in November.
Entries for
the awards close on the 5th of June, with site visits taking
place late June and early July. Finalists will be announced
on the 7th of July, with the Awards Gala Dinner on the 31st
July at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events
Centre.
The Awards’ judging panel this
year comprises of Wayne Norrie ONZM; ASB Head of
International Trade; Mike Atkins; and New Zealand Trade and
Enterprise’s Head of Focus Customers Dan Taylor. The team
are excited to welcome back Dash Group’s Sarah Sherriff,
from Icebreaker, Fix and Fogg and Whitakers
fame.
Principal sponsor and judge Mike Atkins, ASB
Head of International Trade, said he’s looking forward to
this year’s awards:
“We are delighted to support the
Export Awards again this year,” said Atkins.
“It is an
opportunity to celebrate the people and businesses taking
Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne to the world. This year’s
judges will have a difficult job on their hands as the
region’s export sector is recovering
strongly.”
ExportNZ Hawke’s Bay’s Amanda Liddle
said exporters are achieving success in spite of challenging
times:
“Geo-political tensions are the highest
they’ve been in a long time, and exporters have to
navigate their way through the frequently changing trade
policies in offshore markets.
“The region is however
in full production mode, with reports that it is going to be
a fantastic harvest for our pip fruit sector, farmers
fetching better meat prices, timber mills in production, and
our businesses affected by Gabrielle starting to get back on
their feet.
“If businesses are looking for a way to
celebrate the hard work of their team, then this is it.
It’s quick and easy to enter and always a rewarding
experience.
“With so many developments shaping the
trade landscape, it is more important than ever for
exporters to stay engaged and prepared for the opportunities
and challenges ahead,” Liddle said.
ExportNZ would
like to thank Hawke’s Bay Airport for sponsoring the gala
dinner. It would also like to acknowledge fellow sponsors
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, Heretaunga Hastings
District Council, Napier City Council and Craggy Range
Winery for their support of the awards.
Entry forms,
criteria requirements and registration forms for the Awards
dinner are available on the ExportNZ website, www.exportnz.org.nz,
or by emailing Amanda Liddle on amanda@exportnz.org.nz.
Note:
ExportNZ
Hawke’s Bay is overseen by Business Central, which
represents 3,500 employers across the lower North Island and
Nelson. Business Central provides employer, health and
safety, and human resources advice, and advocates for
policies that reflect the interests of the business
community.
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