supreme
award
The Supreme Award recognises the overall standout business or organisation from across the judged categories. It is not entered directly. The Supreme winner is selected by the judges from eligible category winners.
This award celebrates exceptional performance, leadership, resilience, contribution and overall impact.
how it's selected
The Supreme Award is decided through the final judging process. Judges consider the strength of each eligible category winner and assess which entry shows the most outstanding overall achievement. The Supreme Winner is be chosen each year from the winners of the Outstanding Social Impact, Best Emerging Business, Excellence in Business or Outstanding Māori or Pasifika-owned Business Categories and announced at the awards celebration dinner.
EVIDENCE TO PREPARE
- Launch story and key milestones
- Customer feedback or early testimonials
- Sales or enquiry growth
- Business plan or growth plan
- Examples of lessons learned and changes made
- Financial or cashflow awareness
- Future goals and next steps
WHAT JUDGES WILL LOOK FOR
Overall business strength
The scale and quality of the organisation’s performance, progress and decision-making.
Leadership and resilience
How the organisation has led through change, challenge or opportunity.
Impact
The contribution the organisation makes to customers, staff, community, sector or the wider Hawke’s Bay economy.
Evidence and credibility
The strength of the examples, outcomes and supporting evidence presented through the entry and judging process.
Regional significance
How the organisation reflects the strength, capability and future potential of Hawke’s Bay business.