2011 WINNERS & FINALISTS....
THE DOMINION POST GOLD AWARD
the supreme award
2011 WINNER: ENDOFORM by Mesynthes
– a high-tech strong, shelf-stable tissue substitute
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CREATIVE GOLD in association with THE WELLINGTON COMPANY
film, media & creative content industries.
2011 WINNER: DESIGNWORKS
– one of NZ’s leading design practices
2011 FINALISTS:
• DEBORAH SWEENEY – a high end, youth oriented women’s wear label
• DOWNSTAGE – our oldest professional theatre, serving theatre-goers since 1964
• KHF MEDIA – Emmy Award winning producers of interactive television
• THE NZ FILM ARCHIVE – housing over 120,000 NZ “films” from 1895 to today
CYBER GOLD in association with PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
information & communications sector.
2011 WINNER: APTIMIZE
– revolutionary software that speeds up websites by up to 50%
2011 FINALISTS:
• ENERGY INTELLECT – leaders in energy management solutions
• GEONET by GNS Science – a full online geological hazard monitoring system
• POWERSHOP – the world’s first online electricity retailer
DISCOVERING GOLD in association with GIBSON SHEAT
recent research & development projects.
2011 WINNER: ENDOFORM by Mesynthes
– a high-tech strong, shelf-stable tissue substitute
2011 FINALISTS:
• BENEATH THE WAVES by NIWA – cutting edge submarine charts of our waters.
• DOUBLEECO – eco-friendly corrugated cardboard pallets and bins for exporters
• GASIFIER by CRL Energy – a compact fluid bed gasifier system
• VOLPARA by Matakina Technology – an FDA approved total breast composition & assessment system
EMERGING GOLD in association with ANZ
smaller enterprises
2011 WINNER: TUATARA BREWING
– NZ’s most widely distributed craft beer with almost 1000 outlets
2011 FINALISTS:
• CELCIUS COFFEE – boutique family owned coffee roasting and café company
• CORNER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL – world leader in R&D for bending paper faced plaster boards
• SHOTT BEVERAGES – specialists in premium, innovative hot & cold beverage syrups
• URBAN HARVEST – an online farmers market representing 70 local growers & foodmakers
GLOBAL GOLD in association with the AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION
exporters of products and services
2011 WINNER: MACAULAY METALS
– NZ’s largest privately owned scrap metal recycling business
2011 FINALISTS:
• ASPEQ – delivering high stakes assessment services to Aviation across Asia Pacific
• STARNOW – the leading global online casting website with 1.7 million members worldwide
• SUPERSTRUCTURE GROUP – the world’s leading Aviation safety, quality and risk management software
professional services sector & infrastructure providers.
2011 WINNER: CREATIVE HQ
– incubating the next generation of Wellington businesses and leaders.
2011 FINALISTS:
• LABEL & LITHO – family run printer exemplifying quality using the latest technology
• MEXTED PERFORMANCE SPORTS SURFACES – building natural and artificial sports surfaces across NZ
• OPEN POLYTECHNIC – NZ’s largest and most distinctive body of remote learners
VIBRANT GOLD in association with WELLINGTON AIRPORT
events, visitor & hospitality facilities
2011 WINNER: BOOMROCK
– a high end venue offering diverse luxury rural experiences
2011 FINALISTS:
• BEST LITTLE CRUISE CAPITAL IN THE WORLD – redefining Wellington as a top cruise-friendly town
• VISA WELLINGTON ON A PLATE – a 2 week festival showcasing our very best food & beverage
• WEBSTOCK – our annual world-class tech conference attracting local and global weberatti.
BEST PRACTICE AWARDS
ACC WORKPLACE SAFETY AWARD
workplace safety practices
2011 WINNER: DULUX NZ
– demonstrating ongoing and proactive commitment with a zero tolerance for injury
2011 FINALISTS:
• AQUAHEAT INDUSTRIES – making tangible improvements in injury rates due to active staff engagement
• WELLINGTON FREE AMBULANCE – increasing staff involvement and targeted health & safety interventions
GREEN GOLD AWARD in association with HAWKINS CONSTRUCTION
sustainability programmes
2011 WINNER: CELCIUS COFFEE
– a boutique family owned coffee company goes green
2011 FINALISTS:
• BLUE CACTUS HAIRDRESSING – leading change in an eco un-friendly industry
• COMMONSENSE ORGANICS – the leading one-stop retailer for organic produce
• LABEL & LITHO – NZ’s first label printing company to achieve Enviro-Mark Gold
• WELLINGTON COMBINED TAXIS – NZ’s first “carboNZero” taxi service
TEAM GOLD AWARD in association with MOMENTUM
investment in people and innovative HR programmes
2011 WINNER: LANDCORP FARMING
– one of NZ’s largest agribusinesses exemplifying best practice
2011 FINALISTS:
• INTERCONTINENTAL WELLINGTON – Wellington’s only globally branded 5-star hotel
• REDVESPA – an IT company specialising in business analysis and project management
• ROYAL NZ PLUNKET SOCIETY – our largest provider of services to under 5s
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The Gold Awards have been proudly celebrating outstanding business performers in Wellington, Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Kapiti since 1999.