Finalists for the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards...

Recognises a business that has enhanced its success through Innovation – both in thinking of the innovative ideas and implementing them. An innovation can be in a product/service/technology or process, and can relate to a new product/service or process or to an existing one.

Recognises a business that shows a thorough understanding of - and commitment to - marketing in a way that makes it a clear leader in the field of marketing.

Recognises a business that has a clear understanding of its competencies and its objectives, which has planned and is on track for achievable success.

The organisation will have been established after 31 March 2007 and been trading for a minimum twelve (12) month period by 31 March 2010. The organisation will display a comprehensive understanding of their intended market/business and will have thoroughly planned to ensure success.

Recognises a business that manages and develops its people and demonstrates its commitment to people through its work practices and philosophies.

Recognises a business that has achieved significant business growth during the last one to three years as a result of effective planning and delivery.

Recognises a business that values Design, Research and Development who, through investment in these areas, has created a new or improved product, process or service that has added significant value to the business.

Recognises a business that shows consistent dedication to superlative service and demonstrates its commitment through its service policy, staff training and/or other specific means.

Recognises a business that displays sustainable development in economic growth, social progress, ecological balance and cultural sensitivity, working towards a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come.

Recognises excellence in the business management/development of a not for profit organization that is committed to enhancing the life of the North Shore/Rodney community. The winner will be an enterprise that demonstrates effective business management as it ‘goes beyond the call of duty’ in the way it visibly deliver services. A clear distinction needs to be made between any relevant national organisation and a local branch/arm of that organisation.

This award recognises a business creatively using technology to advantage in achieving success. The technology (or technologies), not limited to IT, will be fundamental to their business operation and will provide a competitive advantage through its application and leverage.

Recognises a business that demonstrates how heath and safety policies and practices are integrated into your business activities.

Recognises a business that successfully works within, and captures the benefits of, the global market demonstrating outstanding export achievements, sustainable growth and results.

This prestigious award will be presented on Friday, 2 September at the Gala Dinner to the winner of one of the above categories in recognition of all-round supreme business excellence.

Finalists for the 2011 Westpac Auckland North Business Awards...

Recognises a business that has enhanced its success through Innovation – both in thinking of the innovative ideas and implementing them. An innovation can be in a product/service/technology or process, and can relate to a new product/service or process or to an existing one.

Apollo Entertainment Limited

EverEdgeIP Limited

Shrinkforce

Spice n Easy

Recognises a business that shows a thorough understanding of - and commitment to - marketing in a way that makes it a clear leader in the field of marketing.

Cabins To Go Ltd

Edible Blooms New Zealand

Orewa United Travel

Real TV Ltd

Windowmakers Ltd

Recognises a business that has a clear understanding of its competencies and its objectives, which has planned and is on track for achievable success.

The organisation will have been established after 31 March 2007 and been trading for a minimum twelve (12) month period by 31 March 2010. The organisation will display a comprehensive understanding of their intended market/business and will have thoroughly planned to ensure success.

Edible Blooms New Zealand

100% Nutz Ltd

Maintain to Profit

Apollo Entertainment Limited

Spice n Easy

Recognises a business that manages and develops its people and demonstrates its commitment to people through its work practices and philosophies.

Kelly Services NZ Ltd

Naylor Love Construction Limited

Warehouse Stationery Limited

Web Drive Limited

Recognises a business that has achieved significant business growth during the last one to three years as a result of effective planning and delivery.

Ecoflow Limited

Plan-b Limited

Project Floors (NZ) Ltd

SnapComms

Shrinkforce

Recognises a business that values Design, Research and Development who, through investment in these areas, has created a new or improved product, process or service that has added significant value to the business.

100% Nutz Ltd

AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Explorer Boats NZ Limited

Recognises a business that shows consistent dedication to superlative service and demonstrates its commitment through its service policy, staff training and/or other specific means.

Kelly Services NZ Ltd

Windowmakers Ltd

Lexel Systems Limited

Pakiri Beach Horse Rides

Zero Down Limited

Recognises a business that displays sustainable development in economic growth, social progress, ecological balance and cultural sensitivity, working towards a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come.

Naylor Love Construction Limited

Enlightenz NZ Limited

MW Cleaning Services

Solution Dynamics Limited

Age Concern Rodney Inc.

Bruce Mason Centre

Harbour Sport

This award recognises a business creatively using technology to advantage in achieving success. The technology (or technologies), not limited to IT, will be fundamental to their business operation and will provide a competitive advantage through its application and leverage.

Zero Down Limited

Plan-b Limited

Apollo Entertainment Limited

Labyrinth Solutions Ltd

Recognises a business that demonstrates how heath and safety policies and practices are integrated into your business activities.

Babcock Fitzroy Ltd

North Star

Panacea Healthcare Limited

Recognises a business that successfully works within, and captures the benefits of, the global market demonstrating outstanding export achievements, sustainable growth and results.

SnapComms

Modtec Industries Ltd

North Shore International Academy

This prestigious award will be presented on Friday, 2 September at the Gala Dinner to the winner of one of the above categories in recognition of all-round supreme business excellence.