2008 People's Choice Awards Winner and Finalists

The Corporate Events Guide People's Choice Awards honour New Zealand companies that have excelled in their field of expertise over the last 12 months. Now in their third year, the Corporate Events Guide People's Choice Awards have become the most prestigious awards in the event planning industry.

The People's Choice Awards are voted by the New Zealand public and directly relate to the quality of service that companies are offering across New Zealand. If anyone is considering hosting an event in New Zealand, they should look first to the companies who have won an award, as this prestigious accolade guarantees that you will receive the highest level of service and 100% satisfaction from your event.

2008 Winners:

Best Nationwide Convention Centre

1. Winner 2008 -     SKYCITY Convention Centre(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     The Edge(Auckland)
3. Finalist #2 -     Ellerslie Events Centre(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Conference Venue

1. Winner 2008 -     Castaways Lodge(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     Arts Centre Venues(Christchurch)
3. Finalist #2 -     Mission Estate(Hawkes Bay)

Best Nationwide Retreat Centre

1. Winner 2008 -     Broadeaves(Wellington)
2. Finalist #1 -     Belle Mer(Bay of Plenty)
3. Finalist #2 -     Vineyard Cottages(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Private Hire Venue

1. Winner 2008 -     Cable Bay Vineyard(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     St James Theatre(Wellington)
3. Finalist #2 -     History Alive(Arrowtown)

Best Nationwide Audio Visual Company

1. Winner 2008 -     Edwards Sound Systems(Nationwide)
2. Finalist #1 -     Vidcom(Nationwide)
3. Finalist #2 -     The Production Company(Nationwide)

Best Nationwide Hotel

1. Winner 2008 -     Catelli's of Taupo(Taupo)
2. Finalist #1 -     The Glebe(Queenstown)
3. Finalist #2 -     Grand Mercure Nelson(Nelson)

Best Nationwide Catering Company

1. Winner 2008 -     More than Bread(Nationwide)
2. Finalist #1 -     Spit Roast Catering(Auckland)
3. Finalist #2 -     The Southern Spit Roast(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Professional Speaker

1. Winner 2008 -     Genevieve Westcott(Nationwide)
2. Finalist #1 -     Robyn Pearce(Nationwide)
3. Finalist #2 -     Ann Andrews(Nationwide)

Best Nationwide Equipment Hire Company

1. Winner 2008 -     A Touch of Class(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     Wear it Out(Bay of Plenty)
3. Finalist #2 -     Exhibit Group(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Event Managers

1. Winner 2008 -     Clockwork Group(Wellington)
2. Finalist #1 -     Conference Works(Wellington)

Best Auckland Event Management Company

1. Winner 2008 -     Event Mergers(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Event Stylists

1. Winner 2008 -     Desiree Costume Hire(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     First Scene(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Corporate Incentive

1. Winner 2008 -     Aqua Vida Spa(Bay of Plenty)
2. Finalist #1 -     Poor Knights Dive(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Flight Company

1. Winner 2008 -     Helilink(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Limousine Company

1. Winner 2008 -     Lincoln Limousines(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Restaurant

1. Winner 2008 -     Iguacu Restaurant(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     Harbourside(Auckland)
3. Finalist #2 -     Christchurch Casino(Christchurch)

Best Nationwide Team Building Company

1. Winner 2008 -     Tree Adventures(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     Corporate Challenge(Auckland)
3. Finalist #2 -     MERC(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Video Production

1. Winner 2008 -     Pure Productions(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Charter Boat

1. Winner 2008 -     Kawau Kat(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     Explore NZ(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Entertainment Company

1. Winner 2008 -     Enthuse(Christchurch)
2. Finalist #1 -     ConArtists(Auckland)
3. Finalist #2 -     The Improvisors(Wellington)

Best Nationwide Corporate Gifts

1. Winner 2008 -     Funky Gift Boxes(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Coach Company

1. Winner 2008 -     The Party Bus Company(Auckland)

Best Nationwide Speaker Bureau

1. Winner 2008 -     Speaker Link(Auckland)
2. Finalist #1 -     Celebrity Speaker(Auckland)

NZ Events Awards - 2007