The Upper Hutt Excellence in Business awards were held at Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 22 July 2009.
The Event was organized by:
- Experience Upper Hutt
- Upper Hutt Chamber of Commerce
- The Upper Hutt Leader
The Major Sponsor was The Upper Hutt Leader and Upper Hutt City Council was a sponsor of the Best Employer Award. The awards were all about celebrating business success over the last year including growth, productivity and contribution to the Upper Hutt profile. Congratulations to everyone who was involved in this event – great job! And special congratulations to Griffiths Drilling NZ - winners of the Best Small Business category and the Supreme Award winning business.
Employer of the Year
Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club
Employee of the Year
Dave Williams
New Personal Business
New Leaf Skin Care
Best Professional Business
John G William
Best Trade / Service Business
Thorners
Best Education Business
Maoribank School
Best Bar / Club / Pub
Charltons
Best Cafe
Expresso Garden
Best Restaurant
Bell House
Retailer of the Year
Flair Flooring
Best Small Business
Griffiths Drilling NZ
New & Emerging Business
Arts A Go Go
Supreme Winner
Griffiths Drilling NZ
Reference: Upper Hutt City Council