It was a truly unforgettable night as over 820 guests arrived at the Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, to celebrate the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards 2022 – making it one of the biggest award ceremonies in New Zealand!
Run by the Rotorua Business Chamber for more than 20 years, the awards celebrate innovation, creativity and best practice across the local business sector.
With 51 finalists competing for the win – and superb entertainment – the evening was definitely one for the books!
2022 BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES
Toi Ohomai/Te Pūkenga: Creative Arts & Design – Wawata Creative
Scion: Innovation & Technology – Local Gecko Productions
Deloitte: Hospitality and Retail – Pullman Rotorua
The Shine Collective: Manaakitanga Tourism – Skyline Luge Rotorua
Pukeroa Oruawhata Holdings: Primary Manufacturing and Building – Patchell Group of Companies
Holland Beckett Law: Professional Services – Chemwash Rotorua
Rotorua Business Chamber: Commendation Award – Jasco Distributing
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
RotoruaNZ: Kaitiakitanga Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change – Rotorua Rafting Ltd
Timberlands: Workplace Safety – Redwoods Treewalk & Altitude
Ministry of Social Development: Employer of the Year – Index Engineering Ltd
Osbornes Funeral Directors: Not for Profit & Social Enterprise – Rotorua Community Hospice Trust
BNZ: Bilingual Business – Wawata Creative
NZME: People’s Choice – Zorb Rotorua
Rotorua Lakes Council: Outstanding Contribution to Rotorua – Rotorua Community Hospice Trust
Redstag: Business Person of the Year – Glenn Hawkins
Tompkins Wake: Supreme Winner – Patchell Group of Companies
