Venkat Raman
Since we launched the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards Programme in 2018, hundreds of businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals have been recognised as finalists and rewarded as winners. These have been based on our robust entry and judging process, which includes a visit to the workplaces of a select number of entrants by one or more judges from our Independent Panel of Judges.
However, there are many others who deserve recognition and honour for the work they do, the passion that they bring to their job, inspiring and motivating others to excel in their performance so that their business entity continues to grow and serve people.
Leader applaud Winners of our Commemorative Awards (from right) Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, Police Minister Stuart Nash, Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and Indian High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli (partly seen)
Wholesome and Inclusive
As a part of making our Awards Programme ‘wholesome’ and ‘inclusive,’ we introduced a small segment of ‘Commemorative Awards’ to honour companies or individuals whose contributions to the business community have been substantial and whose services have been distinguished.
This year, we presented three Commemorative Awards, in memory of three men whose services to the business and larger communities have been acknowledged; three men, who were close to Indian Newslink and our own Award to a company that fosters Health & Safety.
Two individuals and two companies were chosen to receive these Commemorative Awards presented on behalf of Indian Newslink (which sponsored these Awards) by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Leader of the Opposition Simon Bridges.
The Wenceslaus Anthony Commemorative Award
The Wenceslaus Anthony Commemorative Award is presented to a company or an individual with proven expertise in management, acknowledged for distinguished services to foster productivity and profitability through innovative concepts and novel approach.
Stewart Sherriff, Chief Executive of 2degrees Mobile Limited, has built a highly competent and motivated staff who are constantly challenged to deliver higher standards of products and services in an extremely competitive market.
Mr Sherriff will shortly step down to perform a lesser role as a Director of the Company but the direction that he has given 2degrees Mobile Limited will keep it several degrees above the rest.
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2degrees Mobile Limited Chief Executive Stewart Sherriff receiving the ‘Wenceslaus Anthony Commemorative Award for Best Employer.’ He is seen here with Sneha Anthony and Jacinda Ardern.
The Dr Robert Lateef Khan (Senior) Commemorative Award
The Robert Lateef Khan (Senior) Commemorative Award is presented to a company or individual excelling in Management principles of ethics, growth, staff advancement and social responsibility with good governance at its core.
The late Dr Khan raised the debate on goodness among humans and believed that individual talent can be harnessed for collective benefit provided that such talent was allowed to flourish freely. He believed in self-dependence, self-governance and self-discipline.
The Vinod Patel Group, with its well-established offices throughout Fiji, New Zealand and Australia is a good example of good governance. Dr Khan would have been pleased that Mr Vinod Patel, Founder of the Group was honoured for his distinguished services to the business community and the society.
Daksesh Patel, Executive Chairman, Vinod Patel Group (Fiji, New Zealand and Australia) with Robert Khan (left) and Jacinda Ardern
Indian Newslink Commemorative Award
Link 2 Services was established in year 2000 by Indra and Manasa Sirigiri with a vision to provide outsourced labour solutions to logistics customers and large retailers.
The Company employs more than 200 staff working with 35-40 different customers across Auckland and operating from their East Tamaki Office.
New employees undergo an induction programme with a significant focus on Health and Safety systems as well as the required skills for customer deployment.
The Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards Judges have been impressed with the progress of the Company in recent years as category and Supreme Business Award winner.
Jacinda Ardern with Indra Sirigiri and Simon Bridges.
The Raman (Ray) Ranchhod Commemoration Award
The Raman (Ray) Ranchhod Award is presented to a person who pursues business excellence with a heart for the community. The late Mr Ranchhod practiced business with honesty and self-discipline and was a man of social conscience and ethics. He believed in helping people in need and distress unconditionally.
Shyama Sharma, a Barrister & Solicitor at Legal Associates, a legal firm in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, follows these ideals and principles without compromising her undeterred commitment to justice and the firm’s progress. She manages her personal and professional lives well and is raising her son as her husband works overseas.
Legal Associates considers Shyama as an invaluable asset.
