Waitomo a finalist in five out of ten Waikato Business Awards

Date: 19 Sep 2024

Last night, the Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards finalists were announced, with the highest ever number of entries in the 12 categories.

Ninja Valley, the winner of the 2023 People and Culture award, hosted the 140 guests to announce the finalists – where the Waitomo team was blown away, being announced as a finalist in five award categories:

  • Business Growth and Strategy
  • Innovation
  • People and Culture
  • Sustainability
  • Marketing

Being named as a finalist recognises the mahi, dedication and commitment every member of the Waitomo whānau puts in every day to deliver on our vision of being Kiwis’ first for fuel. 

“It’s not often that we stop to reflect on what we have achieved because we’re always moving full steam ahead — onto the next task, the next delivery, the next site opening. 

Whether they're on the road, in the office, or onsite, each one of our team plays a vital role in making Waitomo what it is today. Our progress is built on a strong foundation of People, Performance and Price across all areas of the business.” – Simon Parham, Waitomo Group CEO.

A special congratulations to all the other finalists, including our partners at Kora for being selected in the Community Contribution Award category.  The winners will be announced at this year’s gala dinner hosted on Friday 15 November and promise to be the biggest year yet.

Also key to our success is the partnership we share with all our valued Waitomo customers.  If we’re doing well fueling your journey, you can nominate us as your favourite finalist in the People’s Choice Award here too.

Business Growth and Strategy Award

  • Cater Plus
  • Pure Lighting
  • Wade Group
  • Waitomo Group

Innovation Award

  • Vertex Engineers
  • Waikato Milking Systems
  • Waitomo Group

People and Culture Award

  • Livingstone Building
  • Longveld Limited
  • Pure Lighting
  • Waitomo Group

Sustainability Award

  • Pact Steel Limited
  • Restore Native
  • Waikato Regional Airport
  • Waitomo Group

Marketing Award

  • Gallagher Animal Management
  • Hobbiton Movie Set
  • Rabobank
  • Waitomo Group

Community Contribution Award

  • Hamilton Multicultural Service Trust
  • Kora
  • Ninja Valley

Service Excellence Award

  • Connect Health
  • Groundcover Landscaping
  • White Powersports

For Purpose Award

  • Hamilton Multicultural Service Trust
  • The Cake Detective Charitable Trust
  • Wild Bamboo

Small Business of the Year Award

  • Brainchild
  • Confinement Escape Rooms in Hamilton
  • Stapleton Consulting

Emerging Leader of the Year Award

  • Ashley Mason
  • Claire Williamson
  • Jonty Rae
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Waitomo a finalist in five out of ten Waikato Business Awards