Entries now open for 2024 business awards

The awards were developed by Ashburton District Council in partnership with Ri Ra Events to celebrate the innovation and success of Mid Canterbury's businesses. Entries
are open now. The award categories have been expanded for 2024, following feedback from the 70 entrants in the inaugural awards in 2021. Some categories break down into small or medium/large businesses.

Category winners and a supreme winner will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday 23 February, at the Ashburton Aviation Museum’s huge super hangar.

The awards acknowledge diversity in business, as well as recognising new businesses and emerging business leaders of the future.

Categories:



• Excellence in Primary Industries
• Excellence in Export
• Excellence in Technology and Innovation
• Excellence in Customer Experience
• Excellence in Environmental Sustainability
• Excellence in Workplace Wellbeing
• Emerging Business Award
  
• Excellence in Community Impact
• Emerging Business Leader Award
• Excellence in Business Leadership
• Excellence in Manufacturing
• Excellence in Retail and Hospitality
• Excellence in Tourism
• Excellence in Professional Services
• Supreme Business Excellence