Past Winners

Small goals, global ambition

Kiwi innovation meets smart marketing. Telescopicgoal is transforming the way football is played and trained around the world, all with a clever, adjustable aluminium goal and a creative, targeted approach to reaching customers.

Hospitality with heart

Taupō’s The Cozy Corner isn’t just a café, it’s a community hub where inclusivity, wellness, and sustainability meet. With a menu that caters to every dietary need, a great team culture, and a commitment to values-driven business, owner Camilla Baker has built an eco-friendly café that sets the standard for hospitality with heart.

A change in mindset

In a short space of time, Dr. Louise Cowpertwait has transformed a side gig consultancy service into a thriving business,

Nutty for nature

In eight short years, Forty Thieves has gone from a small start-up to an established brand in the FMCG sector. Here’s how…

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