Champion Canterbury Business Awards winners announced
The restoration of the Isaac Theatre Royal has proved a winner for the popular performance venue.
Heritage and technology have taken top honours in this year’s Champion Canterbury Business Awards
The Isaac Theatre Royal and ARANZ Medical received The Press supreme awards announced at a gala dinner at the Horncastle Arena on Wednesday evening.
More than 1100 people attended the event, where 15 awards were presented and a special commendation was given to ANZCO chairman Sir Graeme Harrison for his contribution to agribusiness.
The Isaac Theatre Royal won the retail/hospitality small enterprise award, and received The Press champion supreme small enterprise award.
Champion Canterbury director Leeann Watson said the judges were impressed with the passion and business acumen behind the theatre.
It attracted 100,000 patrons in the 12 months following its reopening and hosts 300 performance days annually.
Champion Canterbury chairman Peter Townsend said the 145 entries in the 14th awards showcased the region’s incredible talent and presented a real challenge for the expert panel of 35 judges.
WINNERS CHAMPION CANTERBURY BUSINESS AWARDS 2016
Supreme small enterprise – Isaac Theatre Royal
Supreme medium/large enterprise – ARANZ Medical Ltd
Champion producer/manufacturer
Small enterprise – Invert Robotics
Medium/large enterprise – ARANZ Medical Ltd
Champion infrastructure/trades
Small enterprise – Red Electrical
Medium/large enterprise – SCIRT
Champion professional service
Small enterprise – Mint Design Ltd
Medium/large enterprise – Computer Concepts Ltd
Champion tourism
Small enterprise – Canterbury Guiding Co
Medium/large – Haka Tours
Champion retail/hospitality
Small enterprise – Isaac Theatre Royal
Medium/large enterprise – EBOS Group
Champion global operator
Small enterprise – Infratec Ltd
Medium/large enterprise – Foot Science international Ltd
Champion charity
Small enterprise – Catapult Employment Services
Medium/large enterprise – YMCA Christchurch
ACC workplace safety
Mach3 Industries Ltd