Chip Dawson
Auckland, October 31, 2021
As we get closer to the New Zealand government thresholds of 90% of the population being fully vaccinated for unlocking Auckland and the country, we have all had to adjust our lives, work conditions, and activities to keep our children and ourselves safe and protected from the Covid-19. It has placed huge pressures on work colleagues, families, and individuals around the world.
And yet, in New Zealand, we have been able to minimise the number of deaths from this vicious virus. We are not over it yet though.
Consequently, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the annual Indian Newslink Business Awards 2021 celebration and Gala Dinner to Monday, March 21, 2022 at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre, Eden Terrace Auckland. It has been a very hard decision for all the Judges and team at Newslink as this is the second year we have had to delay our wonderful celebrations.
Spectacular Event planned
We will have a splendid event in 2022.We are committed to recognising the outstanding efforts of the entire South Asian Community and those businesses that have entered the awards. There will be a strong representation of dignitaries and distinguished guests for the event, including political, business and community leaders and businesspersons.
In light of these changes, we will re-open the Indian Newslink Business Awards to companies and individuals that would like to enter the Awards. These Awards are open to all businesses incorporated in New Zealand owned, operated, managed and franchised by people of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan and Nepalese origin.
Company and Individual Categories
Business Awards Categories: 1. Business Excellence in Retail Business 2. Business Excellence in Innovation 3. Business Excellence in Marketing 4. Business Excellence in Customer Service 5. Best Employer of Choice 6. Business Excellence in Health & Safety 7. Business Excellence with Ethics and Compliance 8. Business Excellence with Social Responsibility 9. Best Small Business 10. Best Medium Business 11. Best Large Business 12. Business Excellence in International Trade with India (Open to all companies in New Zealand) 13. Business Excellence in International Trade with Fiji New (Open to all companies in New Zealand) 14. Best Accountant of the Year 15. Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year 16. Best Financial Advisor (Mortgage) 17. Best Financial Advisor (Insurance) 18. Best Businesswoman of the Year
We will continue to keep you informed of our progress and any developments within the South Asian Community.
We sincerely thank you for your understanding and patience in these troubled and changing times. We look forward to joining you at this wonderful event in 2022.
Chip Dawson is Chairman of the Independent Panel of Judges of Indian Newslink Business Awards 2021.
Email: iba2021chipdawson@xtra.co.nz
