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2016 Award Categories
DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS AWARD
Open to any business operating in the areas of distribution,
freight, logistics (air, road, rail) and warehousing including support
services (eg fleet maintenance) and related supply chains and service
providers.
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AWARD
Open to any business operating in production, processing and wholesale including support services or supply.
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CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING AWARD
Open to any business operating in the manufacturing, engineering or building sectors including all ancillary trades and services providers
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EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD
Open to any business operating in the areas of education and research (public or private)at all levels, or in the broad ‘technology ‘ sector including but not limited to data management, design, web and social media based services. |
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND RETAIL AWARD
Open to qualifying business operating in any
‘professional’ service and those operations selling direct to the
public.
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NOT FOR PROFIT AWARD
Open to any organisation operating in a manner where profit is 'Not'
the primary objective i.e. non-governmental organisations, charities and community groups.
SPIRIT OF THE MANAWATU AWARD
Open to any business that significantly contributes to
and gains from its presence in the Manawatu. Contribution may be
measured in terms of employment and wealth creation, community
investment and support, charitable inputs etc.
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SMALL BUSINESS AWARD
Employing up to a maximum of 5 full time equivalent staff as at 1 July 2016.
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MEDIUM BUSINESS AWARD
Employing between 6 and 30 full time equivalent staff as at 1 July 2016.
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LARGE BUSINESS AWARD
Employing 31 or more full time equivalent staff as at 1 July 2016.
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LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
Celebrates and recognises a business or individual from the Manawatu
whose longevity and contribution to the local economy has been
significant. During their lifetime the recipient will have been
instrumental in adding to the vibrancy of the business community
resulting in expanding business, innovation and employment
opportunities that have benefited the region.
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MANAWATU SUPREME BUSINESS AWARD
Simply the best from all category or size winners.
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