The biennial Triple A Awards recognise and honour the many businesses, groups and individuals based in the Eastern Bay of Plenty region who contribute to our economy in a number of ways.
The Awards are now in their 11th year and have been firmly established as a premier business event on the region's social calendar.
The results for the 2008 awards are as follows...
Retail and Service Excellence Award
Sponsored by Beacon
Winner - Haddock Spraypainters
Emerging New Business Award
Sponsored by Personnel Resources
Winner - Opotiki College Students for 'Kai from the Coast'
Manufacturing and Distribution Award
Sponsored by Focus Accountants
Winner - The Wrangler
Hospitality and Attractions Award
Sponsored by Radio 1XX
Winner - Julians Berry Farm
Horticulture and Agriculture Award
Sponsored by Fonterra
Winner - Kajavala Forestry Ltd
Training and Education Award
Sponsored by BOP Energy
Winner - Whakatane Intermediate School
Customers Choice Award
Sponsored by New World
Winner - The Bean
Outstanding Community Contribution - Organisation Award
Sponsored by Whakatane District Council
Winner - Mountain View Rest Home
Outstanding Community Contribution - Individual Award
Sponsored by Whakatane Printers
Winner - Doug McLean
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Sponsored by Horizon Energy Contracting
Winner - JULIANS BERRY FARM
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners in the 2008 awards.
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