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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

IN MARLBOROUGH

The annual Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner was a fabulous night of celebration and an
opportunity to recognise the part our amazing local businesses / organisations play in our region’s
past, present, and future. Congratulations to all the finalists, nominees and winners.

Manu Ora is a charitable trust set up to provide high-quality, culturally-safe, General
Practice care that focuses on all aspects of hauora (wellbeing) - and to improve access
to primary healthcare and health outcomes in Marlborough to those who experience
barriers which lead to health-related inequity. This includes Māori, Pasifika,
immigrants, indigent communities, “vulnerable people”, those who are homeless or
NEW & EMERGING BUSINESS WINNER housing insecure, and people with high and complex medical needs. In short, the
COMMUNITY IMPACT WINNER patients that struggle to be seen elsewhere.
SUPREME AWARD WINNER

Cultivating excellence in employment to support primary industries. In New Zealand
and across the world, demand is increasing for businesses to look after the wellbeing
of their employees. While many New Zealanders can’t conceive of workers being
treated poorly, exploitation occurs here every
day. We must optimise support for employers to do what is right. New Zealand
Ethical Employers Inc is committed to decisive and collaborative action to drive
PRIMARY SECTOR WINNER ethical business practices in NZ. We bring key stakeholders and influencers together
and develop and share best practice to support our members to build more resilient,

future focused supply chains which place workers' voices, and human rights, at their
heart.

Marlborough Youth Trust (MYT) is a beacon of hope for the youth of Marlborough. We
are not just an organization; we are a lifeline, passionately dedicated to empowering
and supporting the future leaders of our community. MYT's commitment to
innovation, community impact, and unwavering support makes us an extraordinary
force for positive change.
YOUTH EMPLOYER WINNER
COMMUNITY IMPACT FINALIST

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