Business of the Year »

Awarded to an outstanding innovative Hutt Valley business that has been operating in the field of science, technology, engineering, mathematics or manufacturing for more than five years.

This award recognises businesses located in the Hutt Valley that have demonstrated success in any of the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics or manufacturing and has been in business for more than five years. They will have also made a contribution to the business environment and economy of the Hutt Valley.

How entries will be judged

Criteria	Performance indicator examples	Maximum points
Excellence in the use of any of science, technology, engineering, mathematics or manufacturing in building business success	Levels of R&D investment Impact of innovation practices Quality of project management Effectiveness of commercialisation processes Investment in people and plant	30
Best practice leadership	Quality of management and governance practices Evidence of future planning Inspiring leadership Good workplace practices	20
Sustained economic contribution to the Hutt Valley	Evidence of income brought to the community Metrics on jobs created Evidence of high-value jobs	20
Contribution to building the Hutt Valley's reputation for science, technology, engineering, mathematics or manufacturing	Evidence of reputation Communication with the community	15
Business and innovation connectivity	Evidence of participation in the Hutt Valley business community Levels of contact with other businesses and organisations to future the businesses success	15

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