‘Taking part in the awards has provided us with a clear pathway towards being a more sustainable business, enabling us to identify were we needed to improve and linking us to the information and like minded people to assist us with the journey. This awards process coupled with the businesses strong environmental focus has enabled us to take a leadership role in our industry, provided marketing and promotional opportunities, reduced operational costs and allowed us to build strong relationships with our stakeholders.’
Steve Ellingford, Operations Manager, Bayfair Shopping Centre - Winner of Bay of Plenty Sustainable Business of the Year 2010

Here’s why your business needs to enter:
• Be part of NZ’s largest, most diverse and longest running sustainability awards
• Celebrate your success: raise staff morale and enhance your industry reputation
• Gain recognition through nationwide media coverage (NZ Herald), with your customers and with potential employees
• Enter the category that fits your business: no matter what size, or stage of your sustainability journey
• Share your financial, environmental and social sustainable achievements across the whole business

The 2010 Bay of Plenty SBN Awards are proudly supported by principal sponsor Environment Bay of Plenty, and category sponsors, Tauranga City Council, Rotorua District Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Opus.

It’s simple to enter. You can do it now online. Don’t hesitate, entries close July 31st!

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If you have any questions about the awards, please contact Jo at bop@sustainable.org.nz or call 07 577 9355