2010 Awards

Winners and finalists

THE PRESS CHAMPION CANTERBURY SUPREME AWARD

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Dynamic Composites
Dynamic Composites have been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in composite technologies for over ten years. A focus on innovation, creativity and a "nothing is too hard" attitude has produced world beating products.

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd
Whale Watch is New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales at all times of the year. With a 95% success rate for sighting Whales, we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch is located in Kaikoura a scenic 2.5 hours drive north of Christchurch.

CHAMPION PRODUCER/MANUFACTURER

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Dynamic Composites
Dynamic Composites have been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in composite technologies for over ten years. A focus on innovation, creativity and a "nothing is too hard" attitude has produced world beating products.

Finalists

Dynamic Composites

K9 Natural Foods Ltd
Theophany Loudspeakers Ltd

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Cookie Time Limited
Based in Christchurch since 1983, Cookie Time Limited manufactures high quality snack foods (cookies and muesli bars) from its factory in Templeton.

Finalists

Cookie Time Limited

SKOPE Industries Limited
Talbot Technologies Ltd

CHAMPION GLOBAL OPERATOR

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Redesign Group
Redesign Group is a commercial interior design company specialising in the hospitality, retail, airport food and beverage sectors providing services for design, project management and construction in the offshore markets.

Finalists

Pivot Software Limited
Platinum Safety Limited

Redesign Group

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Christchurch Engine Centre
Christchurch Engine Centre provides maintenance services for commercial jet engines. Christchurch Engine Centre has a world-wide reputation for quality and exceptional service.

Finalists

Christchurch Engine Centre

Jade Software Corporation Limited
The New Zealand Merino Company Limited

CHAMPION HOST

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Showbiz Christchurch
Producer of world class musical theatre …. developing local talent in music , dance and performing arts, and providing affordable show entertainment for the people of Canterbury and for visitors to Christchurch.

Finalists

Adrenalin Forest Ltd
Charlie B's Backpackers

Showbiz Christchurch

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd
Whale Watch is New Zealand's only marine-based whale watching company offering visitors exciting close encounters with Giant Sperm Whales at all times of the year. With a 95% success rate for sighting Whales, we guarantee an 80% refund if your tour does not see a whale. Whale Watch is located in Kaikoura a scenic 2.5 hours drive north of Christchurch.

Finalists

Canterbury Museum
Christchurch International Airport Limited

Whale Watch Kaikoura Ltd

CHAMPION SERVICE

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Sheffield South Island Limited
Sheffield finds, evaluates and develops leaders. Combining rigorous search and selection methodologies together with sound judgement and internationally recognised organisational development principles, Sheffield partners with clients to build their leadership capability and enable them to enhance their organisation's performance.

Finalists

Fisheye Films Limited
Murray & Co
NZ Tax Refunds Ltd

Sheffield South Island Limited

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Canterbury Waste Services Ltd
The delivery of a world-class, environmentally safe, transport and disposal system for the residual waste of Canterbury residents and businesses, which is fully integrated with community waste minimisation objectives.

Finalists

Air New Zealand Ltd

Canterbury Waste Services Ltd
CORE Education Limited

CHAMPION RETAIL

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Mercato Limited
Mercato essential food ingredient market is a must visit destination for foodies who want the taste of Europe without having to leave NZ. It's a place to sample, buy and learn.

Finalists

Mercato Limited
Raxworthy Autobody Repairs Limited
Soeur Design Limited

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Avon City Ford
Avon City Ford is one of New Zealand's leading Ford dealers, providing for all your motoring needs, including the sale of new and used vehicles, a parts and service department and panel and paint facility. We also have a used parts operation, Suzuki motorcycle dealership and provide driver training both private and corporate.

Finalists

Avon City Ford
PaknSave Moorhouse

AMI INSURANCE CHARITY AWARD

SMALL ENTERPRISE

Winner

Search and Rescue Institute New Zealand (SARINZ)
SARINZ is NZ's international training centre of search and rescue excellence. We train volunteers to bring the lost home safely, sooner and with increased probability of success. Motto: Helping others save lives.

Finalists

Family Help Trust
Search and Rescue Institute New Zealand (SARINZ)
Youthline Central South Island

MEDIUM/LARGE ENTERPRISE

Winner

Cancer Society of NZ Canterbury West Coast Division
The Cancer Society is a community and volunteer-based organisation, serving the Canterbury/West Coast region. Core services are: cancer support - information and advocacy services; health promotion, prevention and education programmes; the funding of cancer research and health professional development.

Finalists

Cancer Society of NZ Canterbury West Coast Division
Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind
The Order of St John

ACC WORKPLACE SAFETY AWARD

Winner

Presbyterian Support Upper South Island
Presbyterian Support Upper South Island is a not-for-profit social service agency working for a just and inclusive society, helping people, families and communities to function well.

Finalists

Arc Innovations
Christchurch Engine Centre
Presbyterian Support Upper South Island

CDC INNOVATION AWARD

Winner

ShapeShifter Technology Limited
ShapeShifter Technology specialises in providing innovative Computer Aided Design (CAD) solutions to apparel manufacturers around the world. ShapeShifter focuses on delivering supply chain efficiencies through automation and optimisation of the production process ultimately resulting in a significant reduction in material consumption.

Finalists

Christchurch Engine Centre
Metalcraft – The Glass Racking Company
ShapeShifter Technology Limited