Host: Tauranga Business Chamber
Location: Mercury Baypark
Date: 13 February 2025
Photography – Salina Galvan
The Farmer Autovillage Tauranga Business Awards 2025 celebrated outstanding businesses across the region, recognising innovation, leadership, and success. Hosted by MC Kerre Woodham, it was a night of inspiration, networking, and excellence, highlighting the best in Bay of Plenty business!
2025 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Farmer Autovillage Tauranga Business of the Year
Winner: Aquaholics
People’s Choice Award (decided by public vote) – sponsored by Newstalk ZB:
Winner: AIMS Games Trust
Best Emerging Business – sponsored by Toi Ohomai
Winner: Tū Mai Rā Energy
Employer of the Year – sponsored by University of Waikato
Winner: Stratum Consultants
Excellence in Industry Achievement – sponsored by KingSt Advertising
Winner: Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Excellence in Innovation – sponsored by 2degrees
Winner: Bovonic
Excellence in International Trade – sponsored by Zespri
Winner: Oasis Engineering
Excellence in Manufacturing – sponsored by Tauranga Business Chamber
Winner: Archishade
Excellence in Marketing Impact – sponsored by Mercury Baypark
Winner: AIMS Games Trust
Excellence in Maori/Pasifika Business – jointly sponsored by Pacific Growth Services & Protect for Life
Winner: Future Focus Early Learning
Emerging Leader of the Year – sponsored by HAYS Recruitment
Winner: Viv Pachoud (Hatch Consulting)
