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Brewers, contractors, and adventure tourism operators are among the businesses named as finalists for the upcoming Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
Fifteen judges from across New Zealand undertook the challenging task of selecting the finalists, narrowing down the top contenders from a highly competitive pool of entries. The judges noted the exceptional quality and effort put into the submissions.
DWC chief executive Heath Milne commended all those who entered.
“Entering the Awards presents a great opportunity to reflect on business achievements and future plans, while also celebrating the wider West Coast business community.”
He says the Awards celebration is always a highlight on the DWC calendar. “All the finalists should be congratulated on their contribution to the region’s economy.”
The DWC Leading Light Business Excellence Awards Finalists for 2024 are:
Duncan Cotterill Large Enterprise Category
MBD Contracting Ltd
Monteith’s Brewery Experience
Unichem Olsen’s Pharmacy
Gallagher Insurance Medium Enterprise
Cycle Journeys
Glacier Country Helicopters Ltd
Underworld Adventures
NZME Small Enterprise Category
Paparoa Guided Walks
Paradise Farm Vets
Shortjaw Brewing
DOC Sustainability Award
Paparoa Guided Walks
Underworld Adventures
Westpeak New Zealand
ACC Employer of the Year
Eliot Sinclair & Partners Limited
Franz Josef Glacier Guides
Westco Lumber Ltd
Greymouth Star Rising Star
Paradise Farm Vets
Productive People
Shortjaw Brewing
The finalists represent a diverse array of industries from all over the region and are now preparing to have a professional promotional video shoot over the next month as their prize from DWC. The next round of judging will be led by the NBS-sponsored chief judge.
Aidan Schurr from Underworld Adventures said they are honoured to be selected as a finalist.
“The tourism industry has been faced with some unprecedented challenges in recent years, so to have come through stronger than ever is a real accolade and reflection of our wonderful team.”
Megan McCarthy from Glacier Country Helicopters said they are thrilled to be a finalist in the 2024 business awards.
“Like many businesses on the West Coast, there has been some blood, sweat, and tears amongst the team to pull us through the COVID period, and we are very proud to have our resilience recognised formally.”
The DWC Leading Light Business Excellence Awards will be held during a gala dinner at Shantytown on October 18, when the winners in each of the six categories will be announced followed by the naming of the supreme award winner.
