The finalists for the 2013 Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards have been announced.
Convenor of judges Linda Macpherson, was impressed with the standard of entries.
"The 12 top business minds that make up this year's judging panel have been blown away by the level of commitment entrants have shown to not only their business but the broader Rotorua community.
"The judges are looking forward to the challenge of determining the winners from a strong line-up of finalists.
"Regardless of the outcome, every business that has put themselves up for critique by their peers will gain a tremendous amount from the incredibly robust judging process and will enjoy the chance to celebrate the business excellence that is alive and well in Rotorua."