Record entry for business awards
Finalists all of high calibre, say organisers
In the council foyer there is now a board commemorating the inductees into the Horowhenua Business Hall of Fame. It was unveiled on Thursday night during the Horowhenua Mayoral Entrants Event, held at the council building in Levin.
Inductees or their families were present for the unveiling. The Business Hall of Fame is part of the annual Electra Business and Innovation Awards.
Inductees are: Bill Crighton, Roger Halliwell, Jake Slykhuis and John Turk, Collis Blake, George Sue, Graeme Bagrie, Larry Ellison, Johnston Mac Tatana, Ross Crowe, Stuart Irons, Ron Turk, Geoff Lewis, John Clarke and Stuart Pescini, Bruce Little, Graham and Leitia Montford.
This year’s Horowhenua region finalists were present on the night and were given the opportunity to speak about their business and why they entered the awards. For many, it was about raising their profile, but also about finding out how they measure up, and the chance to meet other business owners in the region.
There was a record number of entrants from across the Ka¯piti and Horowhenua regions this year, all of an extremely high calibre, organisers said.
The 2023 Electra & Business Innovation Award finalists are:
Manufacturing, Production and Processing sponsored by Kapinua
art by RIWA Duncan’s Brewing Co. Dark Horse Coffee
Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism sponsored by Air Chathams
Sunday Cantina Relish Cafe and Catering
Construction and Trades sponsored by Steel-It Framing
Mills Albert Ltd Stonewood Homes Horowhenua and Manawatu
Stripped Electrical Ltd
Professional and Business Services, or Technology sponsored by Graphic Press & Packaging
TALK Communications Whare Ko¯tare Zebunisso Alimova/ Mike Pero Mortgages
Not for Profit, Community and Public Services sponsored by L.T. McGuinness
Hope Hub
The Shed Project Ka¯piti Limited
Horowhenua District Health Transportation Trust
Retail sponsored by Crombie Lockwood
The Greenery
Consumer Services sponsored by New World Levin
This year the awards are being held on Thursday, October 19, at Southwards Car Museum.
The night will be hosted by Te Radar and will be filled with entertainment, wonderful locally sourced delicacies, spot prizes and of course the main awards winner announcements.
Get your ticket at www.bkhh. org.nz