Awards give a sense of pride and prestige to companies, their management and staff and motivate them to improve their performance year after year, winners of the various categories of the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) said.
All entrants, including finalists, believed that they were also winners, because “The Awards Scheme allows for introspection, development of a proper business plan, involvement of employees and formation of teams to prepare entries.”
Director and Marketing Manager of a company wrote to us saying, “Although it was very saddening to see that we did not even make it to the list of finalists, I am sure this will make us stronger to come back next year and win in as many categories as possible.”
We admire such spirit, for after all, entering the Awards is in itself an interesting and rewarding experience.
For winners of course, it was a glorious moment at the Awards Night, held on November 19, 2012 at Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland, a Special Report on which appeared in our December 1, 2012 issue.
Supreme Business
Dynamism, ability and willingness to risk, hard work and team spirit are among the factors that have distinguished Multitrade International, since its inception in 1992 in Auckland.
Chief Executive Atin Patel, who won the ‘Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ Award sponsored by Patton Limited, belongs to a successful family of businesses in his native Fiji, but remains the master of destiny of Multitrade International, with his 15-member team of managers and staff.
We understand that Multitrade International entered IBA for the first time this year. The panel of judges, independent of this newspaper, qualified the Company to win the ‘Business Excellence in Customer Service’ (sponsored by Kalamazoo Group) and ‘Supreme Business of the Year’ (Title Sponsor BNZ) Awards.
“The judges must have had a difficult task of selecting a winner amongst all the other high calibre participants,” Mr Patel said.
1. Deputy Prime Minister Bill English greets Multitrade International Chief Executive Atin Patel, winner of the Supreme Business of the Year Award, as John Waller, Chairman of BNZ Board (Title Sponsor) looks on
Large Business
GMP Pharmaceuticals Limited based in East Tamaki (Auckland) is one of New Zealand’s largest manufacturers of supplement, health food and Infant nutrition OEM products. Its annual turnover is more than $60 million, of which, exports account for 80%.
GMP, a winner in the past, and this year, emerged successful in the ‘Best Large Business’ Category, sponsored by BNZ, Title Sponsor of IBA 2012.
General Manager Minesh Patel said that the Company’s philosophy ‘We work harder for your success,’ contributes to its growth. “We express their gratitude to all customers, suppliers and well-wishers for their encouragement,” he said.
Award Winners promote team- Minesh & Rajeshree Patel with Bill English
Small Business
Ajay Kumar prefers to call himself an employee and as a member of the team at Global Financial Solutions Limited, rather than its Director and Owner.
The Company was the winner of the ‘Best Small Business’ (sponsored by 2degrees Mobile Limited) and ‘Business Excellence in Marketing,’ (sponsored by Radio Tarana) this year.
Mr Kumar was gratified and justly proud of the achievements.
“I am extremely delighted that my team won these Awards this year. We continue to grow because our team maintains and promotes high standards of service. We understand the needs of our customers and serve them,” he said.
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Global Financial Services Director Ajay Kumar, winner of the Best Small Business and Business Excellence in Marketing Awards with Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and John Waller (left), BNZ Board Chairman (Title Sponsor)
Restaurant Trade
Dinesh Mani, Director of Mani Group of Companies Limited, comprising a chain of McDonalds Family Restaurants in West Auckland attributed the success of his company to its strong focus on its mission and core values.
Mani Group won the ‘Business Excellence in Restaurant Trade Award’ sponsored by New Zealand Mint Limited.
“We believe in building Talent to deliver excellence in Customer Service, contributing positively to the communities we serve and maximising profitable growth. We are overwhelmed to receive the Award, which is an incredible testimony to the quality of our team,” he said.
Mani Group Directors Dinesh & Anita Mani, winner of the Business Excellence in Restaurant Award with Simon Harding, Chief Executive of New Zealand Mint Limited (Sponsor) and Labour MP Lianne Dalziel (left)
A separate report on Imagetext Systems Integrated Solutions, winner of the Best Medium-Sized Business Award appears elsewhere in this Section.
