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The Excellence in Professional, Business & Support Services Award celebrates the businesses that keep Aotearoa moving — the trusted partners empowering others to grow and succeed.
This award honours service-driven businesses that lead with expertise, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence. From legal and accounting firms to IT, HR, marketing, and more — it recognises those who set new standards, build trust, and deliver outstanding results.
Who qualifies?
Open to businesses of any size in the professional and support services sectors, this is your moment to shine and showcase your leadership, impact, and dedication to helping others thrive.
Winning isn’t just a mark of excellence — it’s a celebration of your vital role in shaping a stronger, more successful business landscape.
Examples of Professional, Business and Support Services include (but are not restricted to)
Market Research – Consultancy and Advisory Services – Photography - Administration – Legal – Accounting Services – Advertising – Employment Placement and Recruitment Services – Casting Agency – Travel Agency - Tour Operations – Office administration – Call Centre
What makes your business or service stand out in your field?
Describe your key strengths, areas of expertise, or unique approaches that set you apart.
Share how your business has demonstrated innovation or introduced new approaches in your services to address a problem or meet a specific need.
Describe the impact your business has had on your clients, industry, or wider community. Include measurable outcomes or success stories that illustrate your contribution beyond financial results.
How do you deliver excellence and create value for your clients or customers?
Explain your service standards, client relationships, and how you measure success and impact.
How have you demonstrated innovation or leadership within your industry?
Share examples of new solutions, systems, or initiatives you have introduced to improve your business.