2025 Winners
The Hawke’s Bay business community came together to celebrate the outstanding mahi achieved over the past year in innovation, community contribution, visitor experience, sustainability and overall business excellence. The room brought together finalists and businesses from across the region and a wide range of industries.
Congratulations to the 2025 winners!
Brittin Builders
Excellence in Business
Sponsored by Unison
for outstanding operational performance, through investment in leadership and technology, and strong project management and communication
Hōhepa Hawke's Bay
Outstanding Social Impact
Sponsored by The Breeze Hawke's Bay
for its passion and commitment to empowering individuals, strengthening the community and creating sustainable social impact
Contentment PR & Communications
Best Micro Business
Sponsored by EIT
With a “Build Back Better” mindset, Johnny and Sarah led the team in prioritising restoration.
RossAi
Best Emerging Business
Sponsored by Heretaunga Hastings A Growing District
for achieving revenue growth and a strong sales pipeline for its leading-edge technology, alongside genuine dedication to the region, community and culture.
Pēpi Eats
People's Choice
Sponsored by Napier City Council
for its popular, thoughtfully and locally designed lunch-ware, often bearing Māori designs
Kahu Scaffolding Ltd
Outstanding Māori and Pasifika Business
Sponsored by Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc
for embracing the Māori values of awhinatanga (mutual support) and manaakitanga (care for others) holistically to enhance every facet of the business
Cameron Taylor
Leader of the Year
Sponsored by 2degrees
for his courageous and compassionate leadership following Cyclone Gabrielle, notably his flood rescue efforts and driving Taylor Corp through a significant rebuild and toward a record export season
Hōhepa Hawke's Bay Supreme Award
Sponsored by Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd
For innovative, value-led and organisation-wide excellence that delivers a proven $3 social return on every dollar invested