(PR.co.nz) A small Christchurch business which installs heat pumps is this year’s Supreme Winner in The David Awards: heroes in small business.
Heat Pumps NOW not only won the Supreme Award, but also took out the Most Outstanding Fledgling Business category and the Most Community-Minded Business categories.
Speaking on behalf of the judges, Pam Martin calls Heat Pumps NOW “a true David business”. “Heat Pumps Now began with a vision to make a difference for people in Christchurch who needed heating,” she says. “They provide a personal and reliable service to residents worn out from fighting to be heard by large organisations. Their excellent customer service has ensured their growth through word of mouth and referrals. They also contribute to their community in practical and measureable ways. They are succeeding where larger companies in their area have failed.”
“To be a finalist was an honour in and of itself,” says Heat Pumps NOW Director Blair Ashdowne. “To win Most Outstanding Fledgling Business and Most Community-Minded Business is so humbling. To win the Supreme Award as well… I’m almost at a loss for words.”
Blair recommends going through the award process. “Just entering The David Awards was an opportunity to reflect on what our team has done in our short time as a company, and celebrate many small achievements where we have helped people,” he adds. “It’s brought our team closer together and reminded me personally why I started this business.”
For the past eight years, The David Awards have been recognising the unsung heroes in home and small businesses throughout New Zealand – the Kiwi Davids taking on the Goliaths of the New Zealand business landscape.
For more information see www.thedavidawards.co.nz.
The David Awards winners for 2015 are:
SUPREME WINNER 2015:
Heat Pumps NOW
Most outstanding fledgling business
Winner:
Heat Pumps NOW Limited
Finalists:
MyTuition
Paint ‘n’ Sip Studio
Peak for Life
Most outstanding established business
Winner:
Heart Saver NZ Limited
Finalists:
Easyforms
GoFi8ure
Recruit NZ Limited
Most outstanding triumph over adversity
Winner:
Look After Me Ltd – Accommodation on-line
Finalists:
Adaptive Technology Solutions Ltd
Brandwagon Ltd
OKU – NZ Native Herbal Products Ltd
Most outstanding lifestyle business
Winner:
Physiofamily
Finalists:
Morshead Law
Recruit NZ Limited
YummyMummy Fitness
The NZBusiness Most innovative business
Joint Winners:
HoneyLab
Sorbet
Finalists:
200 Square Limited
Easyforms
MyTuition
The .nz Most inspired use of marketing
Winner:
The judges have chosen not to name any winner in this category this year.
Highly Commended:
Urban Dogs
The Bizbuzz Most community-minded business
Winner:
Heat Pumps NOW Limited
Finalists:
Sorbet
The Solo Meo Award
This Award celebrates a solo business owner who runs their business single-handedly.
Winner:
Martygirl Skinfood
Finalists:
Biz Support Solutions Ltd
doggytreats
Isatrin Limited
Look After Me Ltd – Accommodation on-line
The People’s Choice Award
This category is based on votes.
Winner:
doggytreats
Media Release on 15 October 2015
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