The 2021 Westpac Champion Business Awards recognise the excellence, innovation, and success of businesses and not-for-profit organisations in the Canterbury region for the 2020 calendar year.
The following information provides further details on the award categories, how to enter, entry process, criteria and helpful tips.
The following information provides further details on the award categories, how to enter, entry process, criteria and helpful tips.
How to Enter
Nominate a Business
Award Categories
Entry Criteria, Process & Rules
How to Enter
HOW TO ENTER.
To start your entry you will be directed to our online entry platform and asked to create an account. This account will allow you to complete your entry, save it, edit it along the way and then submit it when you're ready.
*Please note if you entered the awards previously (2016 onwards) you will already have an account and just need to login with the details used to setup your account
*Please note if you entered the awards previously (2016 onwards) you will already have an account and just need to login with the details used to setup your account
To enter:
What you need to know:
If you have any questions please contact info@championcanterbury.org.nz.
Entries close 5pm on Friday 23 July 2021.
- Create an account - create a user name and password then log in to start your entry. You will then be asked to enter your contact details.
- Select the Category you want to enter and choose your User Name (Use your Business Name so we can easily identify you)
- Select the size of your business and the number of FTE's.
- Complete your entry questions
- When you have finished submit your entry. (You can go back to your entry at any time before you submit)
What you need to know:
- Individual businesses and not-for-profit organisations are entitled to enter any two categories
- It is Free to enter
- If you have already started your entry you can access this and continue at any time
If you have any questions please contact info@championcanterbury.org.nz.
Entries close 5pm on Friday 23 July 2021.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR ENTERING
Before you start filling out the entry:
Filling out the entry:
Before you start filling out the entry:
- Make a list of all the things that went well within your company in the past 12 months. This will help you determine who or what you want to nominate, and in which categories.
- Underneath each one, write a short paragraph outlining what you did, and how you got there. This will get you thinking about your efforts and crafting your entry.
- The entry will take you a lot longer than you think to fill out. Start now!
Filling out the entry:
- Prepare your answers in advance in a separate document so that you can simply copy and paste them into the online submission form. Whilst the online forms have a save feature, having all the answers ready will make it easier for you to quickly submit your entry.
- Pleaze chekk for speling. It’s nevr a good lok if you’re entry is ful of mistaikes.
- The word limit is not a goal. If you can portray what you need to in fewer words, even better.
- Keep it simple, short and to the point.
- Answer ALL the questions.
- If entering more than one category, don’t assume that you will be able to cut and paste your answers from one to the other.
- Focus more on keeping the content positive and highlight the most important achievements.
- Do not criticise the competition.
- Don’t exaggerate. Just state the facts and evidence them well.
- Most of the judges are not familiar with your market, so answers and results need context.
- Don’t assume the judges will know your industry or your business.
- Please submit your answers in the first person ie. using “I” and “we”.
- Be passionate! This is your business and chance to showcase yourself. Get someone else to read what you’ve written. If they don’t get excited, how can you expect the judges to?
- Each question includes ‘things to consider’. These are a guideline for you to answer the question and are also what the judges will look for in your answers.
Nominate a Business
MAKE A NOMINATION.
If you know of a champion business who you would love to see recognised for the great work that they do, let us know by completing the link below. Once we receive your nomination we will get in touch with them to encourage their entry. You don't need to nominate them for a specific category - that's up to them when they enter. Any business or not-for-profit organisation can be nominated for the awards.
Nominations close 5pm on 2nd July 2021.
Nominations are completely confidential however letting the business know of your nomination often boosts their confidence to enter so we encourage nominees to inform the business of their nomination and encourage them to enter.
Nominations close 5pm on 2nd July 2021.
Nominations are completely confidential however letting the business know of your nomination often boosts their confidence to enter so we encourage nominees to inform the business of their nomination and encourage them to enter.
Award Categories
AWARDS CATEGORIES
Businesses are eligible to enter any two categories from the list below.
For categories with a size of business indicated:
For categories with a size of business indicated:
- Small Enterprise [under 15 FTEs]
- Medium/Large Enterprise [15 or more FTEs]
Award 1. Champion Experience Delivery – Small Enterprise
Recognises customer centric businesses driven by effective leadership and an engaged workforce to achieve consistent growth and strong financial performance, surpassing the expectations of customers, leading standards of service and continually innovating to enhance the customer experience.
Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 2. Christchurch Casino Champion Service Delivery - Medium/Large Enterprise
Recognises customer centric businesses driven by effective leadership and an engaged workforce to achieve consistent growth and strong financial performance, surpassing the expectations of customers, leading standards of service and continually innovating to enhance the customer experience.
Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 3. Champion Producer/Manufacturer - Small Enterprise
Recognises primary producers of materials, products or technology. These businesses drive customer value through leading edge innovation, operational efficiency, sustainable supply chain practices and high levels of employee engagement. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 4. Champion Producer/Manufacturer - Medium/Large Enterprise
Recognises primary producers of materials, products or technology. These businesses drive customer value through leading edge innovation, operational efficiency, sustainable supply chain practices and high levels of employee engagement. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 5. Christchurch Airport Champion Emerging Exporter **
Recognises businesses new to the international market, who demonstrate innovative practice and sustainable export models. The measure of success is by net return to the NZ economy and through brand and reputational growth. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 6. Lyttelton Port Company Champion Medium/Large Exporter **
Recognises businesses that are not only successful on the international stage, but also play an active role in the development and advocacy of the export community here in New Zealand. These businesses show continued growth in their chosen market, investing in product development through R&D and have a sustainable supply chain. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 7. Rata Foundation Champion Community Impact – Small Enterprise
Recognises registered charities and Not for Profit organisations doing exceptional work to provide help and support to those in need in Canterbury. Vital to the success of our region, these organisations navigate unique challenges in their operations and as such this award recognises the commitment of these teams (both paid and volunteer), the drive and dedication of their boards, the strength of the links within community and the overall impact of the organisations performance on the community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 8. The Press Champion Community Impact - Medium/Large Enterprise
Recognises registered charities and Not for Profit organisations doing exceptional work to provide help and support to those in need in Canterbury. Vital to the success of our region, these organisations navigate unique challenges in their operations and as such this award recognises the commitment of these teams (both paid and volunteer), the drive and dedication of their boards, the strength of the links within community and the overall impact of the organisations performance on the community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 9. Christchurch City Council Champion Business for Good
Recognises businesses who are committed to addressing social and/or environmental problems and are truly making a difference in our community. These changemakers drive positive action that sees positive social and / or environmental impact as a defining measurement of their business’ success. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 10. ACC Champion Workplace Safety
Celebrates businesses that demonstrate excellence in health and safety systems and procedures. These businesses create a platform for health and safety to be owned by all, creating a positive health and safety culture. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 11. ChristchurchNZ Champion Innovation
Recognises dynamic businesses demonstrating a product, service or business model innovation, that has been developed and applied to improve commercial performance, operational effectiveness or customer engagement. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 12. Ara Institute of Canterbury Champion Workplace
Celebrates businesses demonstrating strategic human resource practices that create, develop and nurture a stimulating and supportive environment for employees, positively impacting on both the culture and the performance of the organisation. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 13. Wynn Williams Champion Emerging Business
Recognises emerging businesses (operating for 3 years or less) that have achieved significant growth as a result of effective business practices and delivery. These businesses demonstrate strategic growth, with an astute insight of the market they operate in, exhibiting entrepreneurial spirit as well as the solid foundations for sustainable success. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 14. Champion Emerging Leader
Recognises dynamic leaders who are ambitious in their outlook and vision, embracing innovation, resilience, and displaying a generous ethos of inspiring and investing in others. The value these leaders bring contributes to the success of not only the business and the individuals within it, but also the Canterbury community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 15. Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Special Commendation
Recognising an established leader of the business community who has done exemplary work throughout their career and has made a significant contribution to the business and wider community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 16. Westpac Champion Supreme Award – Small Enterprise
Selected by the judges from each winner who qualifies as a small enterprise. Excludes the Emerging Leader and Special Commendation awards. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 17. Westpac Champion Supreme Award – Medium/Large Enterprise
Selected by the judges from each winner who qualifies as a medium/large enterprise. Excludes the Emerging Leader and Special Commendation awards. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Recognises customer centric businesses driven by effective leadership and an engaged workforce to achieve consistent growth and strong financial performance, surpassing the expectations of customers, leading standards of service and continually innovating to enhance the customer experience.
Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 2. Christchurch Casino Champion Service Delivery - Medium/Large Enterprise
Recognises customer centric businesses driven by effective leadership and an engaged workforce to achieve consistent growth and strong financial performance, surpassing the expectations of customers, leading standards of service and continually innovating to enhance the customer experience.
Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 3. Champion Producer/Manufacturer - Small Enterprise
Recognises primary producers of materials, products or technology. These businesses drive customer value through leading edge innovation, operational efficiency, sustainable supply chain practices and high levels of employee engagement. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 4. Champion Producer/Manufacturer - Medium/Large Enterprise
Recognises primary producers of materials, products or technology. These businesses drive customer value through leading edge innovation, operational efficiency, sustainable supply chain practices and high levels of employee engagement. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 5. Christchurch Airport Champion Emerging Exporter **
Recognises businesses new to the international market, who demonstrate innovative practice and sustainable export models. The measure of success is by net return to the NZ economy and through brand and reputational growth. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 6. Lyttelton Port Company Champion Medium/Large Exporter **
Recognises businesses that are not only successful on the international stage, but also play an active role in the development and advocacy of the export community here in New Zealand. These businesses show continued growth in their chosen market, investing in product development through R&D and have a sustainable supply chain. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 7. Rata Foundation Champion Community Impact – Small Enterprise
Recognises registered charities and Not for Profit organisations doing exceptional work to provide help and support to those in need in Canterbury. Vital to the success of our region, these organisations navigate unique challenges in their operations and as such this award recognises the commitment of these teams (both paid and volunteer), the drive and dedication of their boards, the strength of the links within community and the overall impact of the organisations performance on the community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 8. The Press Champion Community Impact - Medium/Large Enterprise
Recognises registered charities and Not for Profit organisations doing exceptional work to provide help and support to those in need in Canterbury. Vital to the success of our region, these organisations navigate unique challenges in their operations and as such this award recognises the commitment of these teams (both paid and volunteer), the drive and dedication of their boards, the strength of the links within community and the overall impact of the organisations performance on the community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 9. Christchurch City Council Champion Business for Good
Recognises businesses who are committed to addressing social and/or environmental problems and are truly making a difference in our community. These changemakers drive positive action that sees positive social and / or environmental impact as a defining measurement of their business’ success. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 10. ACC Champion Workplace Safety
Celebrates businesses that demonstrate excellence in health and safety systems and procedures. These businesses create a platform for health and safety to be owned by all, creating a positive health and safety culture. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 11. ChristchurchNZ Champion Innovation
Recognises dynamic businesses demonstrating a product, service or business model innovation, that has been developed and applied to improve commercial performance, operational effectiveness or customer engagement. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 12. Ara Institute of Canterbury Champion Workplace
Celebrates businesses demonstrating strategic human resource practices that create, develop and nurture a stimulating and supportive environment for employees, positively impacting on both the culture and the performance of the organisation. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 13. Wynn Williams Champion Emerging Business
Recognises emerging businesses (operating for 3 years or less) that have achieved significant growth as a result of effective business practices and delivery. These businesses demonstrate strategic growth, with an astute insight of the market they operate in, exhibiting entrepreneurial spirit as well as the solid foundations for sustainable success. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 14. Champion Emerging Leader
Recognises dynamic leaders who are ambitious in their outlook and vision, embracing innovation, resilience, and displaying a generous ethos of inspiring and investing in others. The value these leaders bring contributes to the success of not only the business and the individuals within it, but also the Canterbury community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 15. Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Special Commendation
Recognising an established leader of the business community who has done exemplary work throughout their career and has made a significant contribution to the business and wider community. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 16. Westpac Champion Supreme Award – Small Enterprise
Selected by the judges from each winner who qualifies as a small enterprise. Excludes the Emerging Leader and Special Commendation awards. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
Award 17. Westpac Champion Supreme Award – Medium/Large Enterprise
Selected by the judges from each winner who qualifies as a medium/large enterprise. Excludes the Emerging Leader and Special Commendation awards. Click here for category questions and scoring details.
** Our Export Categories are supported by ExportNZ Canterbury and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, who have collaborated to align their regional and national awards programmes for the next two years.
Finalists in the Emerging and Medium/Large Export Categories, are automatically entered into the New Zealand International Business Awards (NZIBA), New Zealand’s premier business awards programme celebrating export success and international capability amongst New Zealand businesses.
Entry Criteria, Process & Rules
