Apurv Shukla – 
The curtains are about to go up on the Eighth Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards INLIBA). On November 23, 2015, about 1100 guest are expected to attend the Black Tie event at the Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland.
Established in 2008, these Awards have become an annual event at which the best of Indian Businesses and people of Indian origin are recognised and honoured.
The INLIBA Scheme is known for honesty, transparency and credibility, providing a platform to showcase success stories of the Indian Diaspora in business. The Indian community is among the fastest growing ethnic groups and its partnership in the commercial and industrial sectors has been pronounced.
Conducive environment
As a World Bank Survey stated, New Zealand has one of the best economic climates for new ventures, helping many small, medium and large business enterprises flourish.
Hardworking and honest Indian businesses know that to survive in a crowded market, their goods and services should exceed expectations. They also realise that word-of-mouth publicity plays a major role in the New Zealand market.
Our Awards recognise various factors that go into the formation and running of a successful commercial entity. They acknowledge the best business practices in 13 categories and honour the best among them with the Supreme Business of the Year award.
The Awards Presentation Ceremony will feature sports presenter, reporter and producer Michelle Pickles as the Master of ceremonies.
A former roller-skating champion, she has also covered many major sporting events including the recently held Rugby World Cup in England.
UNIDO expert
We will also be honoured to have Dr Jebamalai Vinanchiarachi as a Guest of Honour. A former Principal Advisor to the Director General of UNIDO, he has authored many books and journals on new sources of dynamic growth and sustainable sources of livelihoods amongst others.
A distinguished panel of judges is evaluating the entries. Fiercely independent of the ownership and management of Indian Newslink and sponsors of the Awards, the panel has always guaranteed confidentiality of all information received and does not comprise its standards of judgement.
Growing importance
The Eighth Annual Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards are on track to be the biggest of our ceremonies so far. This clearly establishes two things: that our endeavour to be a credible event to shine the spotlight on Indian businesses in New Zealand is on the right track, and more importantly, Indian businesses are now an intrinsic part of the Kiwi economy’s success story.
The essence of our Awards year after year has been to motivate our businesses and professionals to lift their game, become national and international players and intensify their engagement as partners in the country’s commercial and industrial success.
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Awards Night brings pride and honour to our businesses
Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards 2015 Awards Presentation Night
Master of Ceremonies: Michelle Pickles
Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland City; Monday, November 23, 2015 from 5 pm
Tickets: $150 plus GST per person; Tables seating ten persons each at $1500 plus GST
Inclusive of Cocktails, Dinner and Entertainment
Contact Editor on (09) 5336377 (09) 3910203; Email: editor@indiannewslink.co.nz
Our Sponsors
Bank of New Zealand: Title Sponsor; Best Large Business; Supreme Business of the Year
KPMG: Best Accountant of the Year
AIA New Zealand: Best Financial Advisor (Mortgage & Insurance) of the Year
2degrees Mobile Limited: Best Medium-Sized Business of the Year
Pullman Hotel Auckland: Best Small Business of the Year
Aon New Zealand: Best Young Entrepreneur of the Year
ACG Careers & Tertiary Group: Business Excellence in International Trade with India
Oporto New Zealand: Business Excellence in Retail Trade
New Zealand School of Education: Best Businesswoman of the Year
Sahara International: Business Excellence in Information & Computer Technology
Mercury Printz: Business Excellence in Customer Service
Radio Tarana: Business Excellence in Marketing
Corban Revell Lawyers: Business Excellence in Innovation
