CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WINNERS |

NZME Hastings City Celebration Awards

Thursday 29th of August | The Assembly Ballroom - Toitoi

The NZME Hastings City Celebration Awards evening is to recognise and celebrate businesses within the Hastings CBD whose efforts contribute to the overall success and vibrancy of Hastings City. This also plays an important role in promoting and strengthening development in the area and aims to raise the bar for Hastings City Businesses, providing a benchmark in the recognition of excellence and creating a positive atmosphere in which to shop, live and do business.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS FOR 2024!

  • Emerging Business of the Year

    Pom Pom Florals

    Pictured with Katie Whitcome (far left) from Hastings HIVE (sponsor of this award)

  • Customer Experience of the Year

    Rosina

    Pictured with Mayor Sandra (far left) from Hastings District Council (sponsor of this award)

  • Employer of the Year

    Cameo - Skin, Body, Beauty

    Pictured with Gareth Pywell (left-hand side) from Worley (sponsor of this award)

  • Social Enterprise of the Year

    Graeme Dingle Foundation

    Pictured with Ross Hill-Rennie (far left) from Tile Shed (sponsor of this award)

  • Professional Service of the Year

    Wayfinder

    Pictured with Kevin O'Connell (far left) from O'Connell Furniture Specialists (sponsor of this award)

  • Wellness or Beauty of the Year

    The Dental Institute

    Pictured with Paula Morris (far left) from EIT (sponsor of this award)

  • Hospitality of the Year

    Brave Brewing Co.

    Pictured with Craig Riddiford (far left) from BWR Chartered Accountants (sponsor of this award)

  • Trade of the Year

    Tile Shed

    Pictured with Stephen Diedericks (far left) from Tax Owl (sponsor of this award)

  • Retail of the Year

    Thomson's Suits

    Pictured with Natasha Bird (far left) from Mphosis (sponsor of this award)

OVERALL SUPREME AWARD WINNER

Brave Brewing Co.

FULL FINALIST LIST FOR 2024 BELOW

Listed in no particular order

    • Ott In The City

    • Brave Brewing Co.

    • Craft & Social

    • Blackbird Goods

    • Thomson's Suits

    • Tile Shed Ltd

    • Cameo - Skin Body Beauty

    • The Dental Institute

    • Soothe my Soul

    • Cole Murray

    • Your Decal Shop

    • Wayfinder

    • Quality Engravers

    • Tile Shed

    • Stichbury Automotive Care

    • Volunteering Hawke's Bay

    • NZ ITF Taekwon-do

    • Graeme Dingle Foundation

    • Mitzi & Twinn Catering

    • Tile Shed

    • Cameo - Skin Body Beauty

    • Matangi

    • OTT In The City

    • Pom Pom Florals

    • Rosina

    • First Chiropractic

    • Thomson's Suits

Which businesses are eligible?

All members of the Hastings City Business Association are eligible - these are any businesses that fall into our membership boundary (view here) or are associate members. An alphabetical list of all elibible businesses is available to download by clicking here*.

*while we do our best to keep this list updated, we’re not always notifed of businesses opening, closing, or moving - if you see something missing, get in touch.

WHAT ARE THE AWARDS CATEGORIES?

There are 8 categories in total and these are divided into Sector Awards and Special Category Awards.

The Special Category Awards celebrate how a business does what they do, with the focus being on a new business, great customer service and employee welfare. The Sector Awards look at what a business does. Are they a business that excels in their respective areas of expertise; be it retail, hospitality, wellness or beauty, professional services, trade or non-for-profit?

All entries into the Sector Award categories will automatically be entered into the Supreme Business Award. This is an overall winner that scores highly in all aspects of the judging criteria and has an x-factor that inspires the judging panel.

Nominations for all categories have now closed & finalists will be announced soon!

SECTOR AWARD CATEGORIES

  • SPONSORED BY MPHOSIS.

    This award recognises a business which sets a high standard for excellence in the retail sector.

    Retail Definition: Small independent shops to large chain stores, where products are typically sold in small quantities directly to customers, who purchase them for individual consumption rather than for resale.

  • SPONSORED BY BWR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

    This award recognises a business that contributes positively to the hospitality sector.

    Hospitality definition: A business providing services related to coffee, dining or entertainment to the public. These businesses often include, restaurants, bars, cafes, and coffee shops.

  • SPONSORED BY O’CONNELL FURNITURE SPECIALISTS.

    This award celebrates a business who demonstrates exceptional expertise and dedication in their respective field, delivering high-quality services to clients.

    Professional Service definition: A business that offers specialized expertise to clients in exchange for a fee. Examples of these businesses include law firms, accounting firms, consulting agencies, engineering firms, and architectural studios, among others.

  • SPONSORED BY EIT

    This award is for businesses that demonstrate creativity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in providing personalized care and innovative solutions to their clients in the health, wellness and beauty space.

    Wellness or Beauty definition: A business that offers products, services, expertise or experiences aimed at maintaining and/or promoting physical and mental well-being, enhancing personal appearance, or fostering relaxation and rejuvenation.

  • SPONSORED BY TAX OWL

    This award recognises excellence in areas such as craftsmanship, technical expertise, and business practices within the Trade industry.

    Trade definition:

    A business that specialises in a specific skilled craft or occupation. Such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, construction, automotive repair, landscaping, painting, infrastructure development, transportation, and manufacturing.

  • SPONSORED BY TILE SHED LTD.

    This award recognises registered charities and non-profit organisations that positively impact our community.

    Non-profit/Charity definition: An organization that operates with the primary goal of serving a social, environmental, or community need rather than generating profit for owners or shareholders. These organizations typically rely on donations, grants, and other forms of fundraising to support their mission and activities.

SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES

  • SPONSORED BY HASTINGS HIVE.

    This award recognises a business that has started trading within the last 3 years and demonstrates business excellence.

    Emerging Business Definition: An emerging business typically refers to a relatively new or rapidly growing enterprise that is in the early stages of development and expansion. These businesses often demonstrate potential for significant growth, innovation, and market disruption within their respective industries

  • SPONSORED BY WORLEY.

    This award recognises organisations that have created a stimulating and supportive work environment and a real commitment to the welfare of its employees.

    Employer Definition:

    Any business that hires and employs people to perform specific tasks, duties, or services in exchange for wages or salary. Employers can range from small businesses and startups to large corporations, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.

  • NOMINATIONS FOR THIS AWARD OPEN SEPERATELY ON THE 1ST OF JUNE

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    SPONSORED BY HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL

    This award category acknowledges businesses that prioritize customer satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty by consistently exceeding expectations, staying consistent and providing memorable interactions with a great atmosphere.

SUPREME BUSINESS AWARD

All entries into the Sector Award Categories will automatically be entered into the Supreme Business Award. This is an overall winner that scores highly in all aspects of the judging criteria and has an x-factor that inspires the judging panel.

SPONSORED BY NZME.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Overall Awards Sponsor

Overall Awards Sponsor

Hospitality of the Year Sponsor

Hospitality of the Year Sponsor

Wellness or Beauty of the Year Sponsor

Wellness or Beauty of the Year Sponsor

Customer Experience of the Year Sponsor

Customer Experience of the Year Sponsor

Emerging Business of the Year Sponsor

Emerging Business of the Year Sponsor

Retail of the Year Sponsor

Retail of the Year Sponsor

Professional Service of the Year Sponsor

Professional Service of the Year Sponsor

Trade of the Year Sponsor

Trade of the Year Sponsor

Employer of the Year Sponsor

Employer of the Year Sponsor

The Judging Process

Site visits

Our panel of independent judges will do site visits for the award category they have been assigned, to ensure consistency and to get a better understanding of your people and your place. At the site visit, they will gain a comprehensive impression of the business.

  • This interview will be booked in prior and should take only 30 minutes (please allow 1 hour max just in case).

  • The independent judge will then score the business.

  • The entire judging panel consider the nominees and scoring, and have input into the Supreme Business of the Year Award.

We take your confidentiality seriously:

  • All awards entry documentation and official entry forms are treated as confidential.

  • All judges sign a confidentiality agreement.

  • Judges are required to declare conflicts of interest.

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