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 - Steve Gregan
Horowhenua - Carmen Gray
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
Horowhenua-based entrants: email carmen@thcl.nz.
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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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Carmen is the Economic Development Manager at The Horowhenua Company, working alongside local businesses to support growth and opportunity across the district. She’s also a small business owner and a recent New Zealand Champion Producer award winner. Carmen is a strong supporter of small business and is actively involved in the wider regional business community, including the Kāpiti Coast Food & Beverage Cluster leadership team. She brings a practical, real-world perspective and a good understanding of the local business landscape and is looking forward to supporting Horowhenua entrants as a mentor.