The inaugural Otago Export Awards are now under way; pictured, OOCL Savannah accompanied by Port Otago’s pilot boat Aramoana head out of Port Chalmers last year. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYNominations have opened for the inaugural Otago Export Awards, hosted by the Otago Chamber of Commerce. Entries are now open for the four categories, best emerging international business, best medium-large international business, excellence in innovation, and the unsung hero in export. On the day of the awards evening, there will be a half-day export forum, bringing together Otago businesses and individuals with a global focus. The awards are also aligned with NZTE's New Zealand International Business Awards, which means three category winners, excluding unsung hero, would not only compete for the top supreme award for Otago international business, but would be automatically shortlisted for the International Business Awards.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 08, 2019 16:30 UTC