Rotorua Business Awards launch at the Pullman Hotel. Photo / Andrew Warner.
Rotorua Business Awards launch at the Pullman Hotel. Photo / Andrew Warner.
Entries have opened for this year's Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards, with hundreds expected to attend the event in November.
The Rotorua Business Chamber launched the awards at an event last night, and nominations and entries opened this morning.
While attendees were able to gather in person last night, lastyear's awards event was postponed three times and the decision had been made for it to be held virtually in February.
Rotorua Business Chamber chief executive Bryce Heard said it was wonderful to hold the launch last night.
"It's great to be back having events, it's what we are all about . . . events are at the heart of it all."
Catriona Gordon from Tomkins Wake, left, and Miriam Hewson from Futureproof Concepts officially launch the event on Tuesday night. Photo / Andrew Warner
He was excited for the November event and said seeing who would be nominated.
"We have so many hidden gems in this town."
Entries into the 15 categories will be open from May 11 until July 8, and can be self-entry or by nomination.
Heard said anyone could nominate anyone for the awards and entry was simple and free.
"The event itself is scheduled for Saturday November 5 and this year we expect a massive turnout of up to 800 delegates to the black tie, gala evening at the Energy Events Centre."
Heard said there was a category for everyone.
"Every year we uncover lots of hidden gems that modestly go about their daily performance of excellence in our city.
"Let's recognise them and celebrate their successes."
They said nominations took only a few minutes and the process was simple and easy.
- See the Rotorua Daily Post Money section on Saturday for more photos from the launch event.
Schedule:
May 11 – Nominations & Entries Open July 8 – Nominations & Entries Close July 18 to August 5 - People's Choice Voting Period August 8 – Finalists Announced November 5 – Gala Evening
The Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2022 categories
