Solo business owner wins top small business award

A one-man band has been named the 2023 Supreme Winner in The David Awards, an annual online event which recognises small businesses successfully competing with the goliaths of New Zealand’s business landscape.

The Lifeworks Company, the umbrella under which public speaker, facilitator, online teacher and coach Glen Sharkey (pictured) operates, positions itself as achieving transformational results in courageous conversations, leadership (specialising in blue collar industries), effective communication, safety, presentation skills, corporate values, training the trainer and team building.

“Glen impressed the judges with his clear vision of where he is going and has the strategy to back it up,” says awards judge Diane Hurford. “He has a sound business model which has several income streams, a very strong brand and a very credible business.”

Co-judge Glenn Baker added, “This is a superb example of a high-performing one-man enterprise. The Lifeworks Company is a true David.”

Supreme winner Glen Sharkey, who also took out the Solo Meo award, says winning the Davids is both business-changing and life-changing. He is so thrilled to be the 2023 supreme winner.

“I work in a world where I have to champion myself. It’s absolutely huge for my business in terms of external endorsement.”

THE FINAL RESULTS FOR THE DAVID AWARDS 2023 ARE:

Supreme Winner

The Lifeworks Company Ltd

The Most Outstanding Fledgling Business

Winner

Boost Your Learning

Finalists

Elite Left Limited

The Recruitment Space

The Social Collective

The Most Outstanding Established Business

Winner

bored.george

Finalists

Barcodes Limited

Pure Lighting

The Most Innovative Business

Winner

Twig and Tale

Finalists

Hybrid Bikes Ltd

Juve Skin Studio

Naturefarm (EMNZ)

Q Golf

The Most Inspired Use of Marketing

Winner

Quirky Campers NZ

Finalists

Brandsitters Digital

The Promo Room Ltd

The Most Outstanding Social Impact

Winner

Pete’s Natural

Finalists

Barcodes Limited

Juve Skin Studio

The Promo Room Ltd

Solo Meo Award

Winner

The Lifeworks Company Ltd

Finalists

bored.george

ESG Strategy

Herrick Creek Distillery

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The People’s Choice Award

Winner

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