Main Awards entries are open!
The Electra Business & Innovation Awards are now officially open for entries for the 2023 season and all local businesses can enter for free!
The Electra Business & Innovation Awards champion business excellence and innovation and strive to acknowledge, celebrate and reward the achievements of local businesses.
From Monday, 22nd of May, to Sunday, 30th of July, all businesses with a base in Kāpiti or Horowhenua can enter.
The Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua District Councils are further supporting the 2023 Awards by making them accessible for all local businesses to enter; by removing all entry fees again in 2023. This means businesses must simply allocate the time required to complete the entry form with no financial commitment, with great benefits to be received for all businesses that take part - it’s a win-win situation!
Following great feedback on the simplification of the entry form and process in 2022, the Awards will be run in the same format for the season ahead, with a simple to complete Word document entry form, streamlined questions and an easy-to-follow submission process.
Simply answer the questions about your business and what you’ve achieved - then send it in! Designed to take no more than a morning or afternoon to write it up.
Why should your business enter?
It's free!
Streamlined entry process, with nine easy-to-navigate sections, all completed on a Word document - it’s quick and easy to enter!
The entry form questions are structured to allow you to share your story, let your passion shine through and give the 2023 Judges a sense of who you are.
Get the recognition you deserve! Finalists and winners feature in a significant media and marketing programme.
All finalists will receive an annual Kāpiti Coast Chamber of Commerce membership.
Benchmark yourself against other local businesses and receive feedback from Industry experts.
If you want to learn more, the 2023 categories and instructions to enter can be found here on this website. There are industry categories to fit all businesses, along with Special Awards and the much-coveted Business of the Year Award for 2023.
Key Dates:
Entries Open - Monday 22nd May
Entries Close - Sunday 30th July
Awards Night - Thursday 19th October
Great gain for your business by entering the 2023 Awards!