"We are very lucky with what we have in Wanganui - we can achieve what we want in business and still enjoy time with our families."
The Dentists also took out the Management Excellence award, one of 10 category prizes.
A wonderful celebration and a great social event, the awards evening was a credit to the Chamber of Commerce and its success reflected the hard work by its team of organisers.
Expertly MC-ed by the charm and cheek of Piri Cribb and lent authority by the thoughts of guest speaker Jane McCann, a renowned consultant and mentor specialising in leadership, governance and management, it was a night to remember.
2013 Business Awards
Whanganui Community Foundation: Contribution to the Community Award
Presenter: Prue Anderson
Winner: Converge Coffee
Wanganui District Council: Outstanding Innovation Award
Presenter: Mayor Annette Main
Winner: Rock Control
Q-West Boat Builders: Management Excellence Award
Presenter: Myles Fothergill
Winner: The Dentists
The Wanganui Chronicle: Environmental Awareness Award
Presenters: Alison Hollard, Mark Dawson
Winner: Ecobuild Developments
Whanganui Employers' Chamber of Commerce: Jolly Good Solid Business Award
Presenter: Jenny Duncan
Winner: Wanganui Concrete Contractors
Whanganui UCOL: Best New Business Award
Presenter: Trevor Goodwin
Runner Up: Bebe Beauty Boutique
Winner: Elite Mechanical and Engineering Services
Whanganui Regional Health Network: Service Business Excellence Award
Presenter: Judith McDonald
Runner Up: The Dentists
Winner: Simply Skin NZ
The Radio Network: Wholesale and Retail Excellence Award
Presenter: Marty Lindsay
Winner: Stihl Shop Wanganui
Whanganui & Partners: Hospitality and Tourism Excellence Award
Presenter: Mayor Annette Main
Runner Up : Anndion Lodge
Winner: Hatrick Raceway - Wanganui Greyhound Raceway Inc
Ministry of Social Development: Community Service Organisation Excellence Award
Presenter: Gloria Campbell
Runner Up: Jigsaw Whanganui
Runner Up: Taihape Health
Winner: Whanganui Regional Museum
ANZ: 2013 Best Business Supreme Award
Presenter: Scott Lee
Winner: The Dentists