We have free mentor sessions available to support you with your application form and help you to represent your business to the best of your ability.
Register to enter this year’s awards and be eligible to receive a 30-minute free coaching session to support you with your entry form. We have Entry Mentors for each region who will support entrants for the season ahead.
Kāpiti - Paul Boyack and Steve Gregan
Horowhenua - Renee Cohen
Our mentors will work one-on-one with you, answering questions and clarifying thoughts and ideas regarding your entry. First, you must have completed your entry, and then this session is aimed at refining your responses ready for submission.
If you wish to upgrade your session – adding on additional time to further develop your thoughts whilst making sure that the questions are answered please speak to your Entry Mentor about possibilities in this space.
How to secure your space...
Kāpiti-based entrants: email steve@cuaccountants.co.nz or paul@bspadvisory.co.nz.
Horowhenua-based entrants: email Renee@thcl.nz.
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With over 15 years of experience running successful businesses, Renée specializes in providing strategic guidance and valuable connections to small and medium enterprises - helping them overcome growth challenges through tailored advice and leveraging her wide network to open doors to new opportunities that accelerate client success.
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Steve is an experienced corporate executive and has worked across a range of industries and different-sized businesses. He has been on the board of BKH for over 8 years and previously worked for Electra—our naming sponsor—for 8 years as the Deputy Chief Executive.
Steve is CA qualified and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand professional body.
Steve recently joined Chapman Upchurch Accountants as the Director and Principal.
Steve has a real passion for business growth and excellence and really enjoys working on mergers and acquisitions
Steve has a keen interest in cycling both on road and off road and is a strong supporter of the local cycling clubs.
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With over 30 years of senior business experience and qualifications from Harvard and Massey University, I serve as a Certified Business Advisor and regional representative for BSP Advisory Group. I work closely with business owners across a range of industries to improve operating productivity, profitability, and long-term business value. My approach combines strategic insight with practical, hands-on support to help businesses build, grow, and succeed.