Finalists in the ExportNZ Bay of Plenty Awards were announced last night. Photo / File
Finalists in the ExportNZ Bay of Plenty Awards were announced last night. Photo / File
Finalists in the ExportNZ Bay of Plenty Awards were announced last night after a crop of excellent entries were received across a broad range of industry sectors.
This is the 10th year of the awards which celebrate innovative, brave and successful exporting 'stars' in the Bay of Plenty.
Convener ofjudges and orchardist at Golden Acres Orchard, Barry Squires, said they received outstanding entries in all categories.
"The industries that entrants operate in range from inbound tour operators to high tech and manufacturing, demonstrating the diversity of our Bay of Plenty economy.
"The judges are now hard at work on the difficult job of selecting the winners."
This award is decided by a panel and past winners and recognises a significant contribution to local exporting success.
Principal sponsor Zespri's chief grower and Alliance officer David Courtney said every year ExportNZ Bay of Plenty did a great job of keeping everyone entertained throughout the awards night and he encouraged people to get their tickets.
"Make sure you're there on June 21 to celebrate some of the Bay of Plenty's best exporters, and embrace their pioneering spirit," he said.
Visit www.bopexportnzawards.org.nz to purchase tickets.
FINALISTS:
YOU Travel Best Emerging Business Award: - Funk Estate - Manaaki Adventures
