Leading Light Awards 2024 categories

LARGE ENTERPRISE 15+ FTE'S

Sponsored by Duncan Cotterill

Eligibility: Organisations with 15+ FTE's (for the majority of the financial year 2023-2024).

For our large West Coast enterprises that are innovative and dynamic in their business practices, demonstrate leadership both within their organisation and externally, and have a clear vision for their business.

MEDIUM ENTERPRISE 6 - 15 FTE's

Sponsored by Gallagher

Eligibility: Organisations with 6 - 15 FTE's (for the majority of the financial year 2023-2024).

For our medium West Coast enterprises that are progressive and energetic in their business practices, demonstrate excellence in people management, and have a clear strategy for the future growth of their business.

SMALL ENTERPRISE LESS THAN 6 FTE'S

Sponsored by NZME

Eligibility: Organisations with less than 6 FTE's (for the majority of the financial year 2023-2024).

For our small West Coast enterprises that demonstrate excellence in business practices and have a clear vision and strategy for the future of their business.

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Sponsored by Department of Conservation

Recognising a business or organisation that has introduced products, services, strategies or initiatives that are helping to reduce the organisation’s impacts on the environment and improve its long-term sustainability.

This could be new business-as-usual practices or activities that support the wider community or how your business is reducing or offsetting its carbon footprint.

ACC Employer of the Year Award

Sponsored by ACC

This award recognises an employer or management team whose innovative leadership and approach to a safe and supportive workplace and exceptional people practices and culture has contributed to the business’ outstanding success.

RISING STAR AWARD

Sponsored by Greymouth Star

This award aims to recognise a newcomer to our region’s business community that is making waves and promising to be in the market for the long term. Entrants may come from any sector and be of any size but must demonstrate innovation, dedication, professionalism, and drive. Open to all businesses that have been operational for less than 5 years and have been successful in identifying a market gap to launch a new business.

Sponsored by Development West Coast

This category is the overarching supreme award. The winners of Category sections are automatically entered into this category.

This award is the ultimate accolade for all our entrants and the winner will be chosen from each of the category winners. The judges will be looking for the company/person who has shown the most enterprise, passion, and drive in taking their business forward along with an innovative business model, impeccable business practices and outstanding business performance.

Dedication and innovation will be key to the winner of this most prestigious award.

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