Past Winners

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.

Turning personal experience into purpose

Keynote speaker, educator, author, recording artist and Solo Meo Award winner Julia Grace, has turned her mental health journey into inspiring talks, workshops, and performances across New Zealand and beyond. She’s also made a success of being an entrepreneur in the process.

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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