People's Choice Awards Winners and Finalists

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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 fourth 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.


2009 Winners

Best Nationwide Adventure Activity
Winner 2009 The Sea Kayak Company (Nelson)
Finalist Tairua Dive & Fishinn Coromandel
     

Best Nationwide Audio Visual Hire
Winner 2009 Musichire Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Edwards Sound Systems Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Vidcom New Zealand (Auckland)
Finalist Mirage Audio Visual Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Shipleys Audio Visual HQ (Christchurch)
     

Best Nationwide Bands

    
Winner 2009 Andre Mendes Da Costa - Pianist (Wairarapa)
Finalist The Trusts Waitakere Brass Band  (Auckland)
Finalist Greek Nights (Auckland)
Finalist Find A Band (Auckland)
Finalist The Custodians  (Auckland)
     

Best Nationwide Big Screen Hire
Winner 2009 Signopsys Electronic Signs Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Nationwide Caterers
Winner 2009 Catering Professionals Ltd & Greyhound Conference & Function Centre (Auckland)
Finalist More Than Bread Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist The Southern Spit BBQ Co (Auckland)
Finalist White Tie Catering (Christchurch)
Finalist Eden Catering Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Nationwide Charter Boats
Winner 2009 Taupo Lake Adventures  (Taupo)
Finalist Takapu Cruises Ltd - MV Takapu 2 (Auckland)
Finalist Sunfish Charters Limited Bay of Plenty
Finalist Rascal Charters (Auckland)
     

Best Nationwide Christmas Parties
Winner 2009 Cotter House Luxury Retreat (Auckland)
     

Best Conference Venues
Winner 2009 Castaways (Auckland)
Finalist Vaughan Park Retreat And Conference Centre (Auckland)
Finalist (Auckland)'s Taste (Auckland)
Finalist Willeston Conference Centre (Wellington)
Finalist Chaffers Dock Function Centre (Wellington)
     

Best Convention Centres
Winner 2009 Ellerslie Event Centre (Auckland)
Finalist Skycity HQ (Auckland)
Finalist Skycity (Auckland) Convention Centre (Auckland)
Finalist (Wellington) Convention Centre (Wellington)
Finalist Taupo Venues (Taupo)
Finalist Willow Park Christian Convention Centre (Auckland)
     

Best Corporate Gifts
Winner 2009 Edible Blooms (Auckland)
Finalist Bliss Baskets & Gifts (Bay of Plenty)
Finalist Little Memories Tree Gifts - The Gift That Grows! (Wellington)
Finalist NZ Trees Please (Auckland)
Finalist Funky Gift Boxes Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Corporate Incentives
Winner 2009 MMC Corporate - Mobile Massage Company Corporate Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Retreat Indulge (Hamilton)
Finalist The Cruise Shop (Auckland)
     

Best Costume Hire
Winner 2009 Costume Magic (Auckland)
Finalist Southern Belle Costume Hire (Auckland)
Finalist Party People Costume Hire Ashburton/Methven
Finalist Jenny Gillies Costume & Fabric Artist (Christchurch)
Finalist Camelot Costume Hire (Christchurch)
Finalist Victoria Grove Costume Hire (Rotorua)
     

Best DJs and MCs
Winner 2009 Dj Richard - Award Entertainment Ltd (Wellington)
Finalist Tongue & Groove (Band) Or Discotech (Djs)  (Auckland)
Finalist Dj Dan Entertainment (Christchurch)
Finalist Johnson And Laird Management Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Entertainment
Winner 2009 Rhythm Interactive Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Conartists - The Home Of Theatresports ™ (Auckland)
Finalist D.I.V.A Entertainment Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Enthuse Ltd (Christchurch)
Finalist Scattered Time Promotions (Auckland)
     

Best Equipment Hire
Winner 2009 Party Dudes (Queenstown)
Finalist Party Warehouse (Christchurch)
Finalist A Touch Of Class (Auckland)
Finalist Carlton Party Hire (Auckland) West (Auckland)
Finalist Displayways Nz Ltd (Wellington)
     

Best Event Managers
Winner 2009 Paardekooper & Associates (Wellington)
Finalist Auaha Event & Conference Management Ltd (Taranaki)
Finalist Tihi Limited (Taranaki)
Finalist Skite Productions Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Event Staff
Winner 2009 Deluxe Events And Promotions  (Auckland)
Finalist Issis Events (Auckland)
Finalist Carmels Face Painting & Body Art  
     

Best Event Theming
Winner 2009 First Scene Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Totally Frocked Ltd (Wellington)
Finalist Corporate Grace Event Decorators (Auckland)
Finalist South Seas Design (Auckland)
Finalist Dreamlands (Wellington)
     

Best Florists
Winner 2009 Perfect Day Floral & Event Design (Christchurch)
Finalist Designer Flowers (Auckland)
Finalist Metro Flowers (Auckland)
Finalist Jane Brooks Floral Art  
     

Best Hotel
Winner 2009 The Glebe (Queenstown)
Finalist Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge (Waikato)
Finalist Suncourt Hotel & Conference Centre (Taupo)
Finalist Ascot Park Hotel (Invercargill)
Finalist Stamford Plaza (Auckland) (Auckland)
     

Best Marquee Hire
Winner 2009 High Profile (Auckland)
     

Best Motel
Winner 2009 Portobello Motel (Dunedin)
Finalist Emerald Spa Resort (Rotorua)
Finalist Geraldine Motels (Christchurch)
Finalist Heritage Court Motel (Invercargill)
Finalist Asure Sundowner Motel (Marlborough)
     

Best Professional Conference Organiser
Winner 2009 Harding Consultants (Christchurch)
Finalist Eventionz (Christchurch)
     

Best Photographer
Winner 2009 Photonz Ltd. (Auckland)
Finalist Take My Photo (Auckland)
Finalist Gayle Hogue  Photographer (Invercargill)
Finalist Syd Mannion Advertising Photography (Auckland)
Finalist Thistonybridge Photography Ltd (Christchurch)
     

Best Portable Toilet Hire
Winner 2009 Prestige Loos (Auckland)
Finalist Spik N Span Toilets (Wellington)
     

Best Private Hire Venue
Winner 2009 Scenic Cellars (Taupo)
Finalist Rialto Cinemas  (Auckland)
Finalist Rosenvale Waikato
Finalist Bluebiyou Enterprises Ltd Bay of Plenty
Finalist Reading Cinemas Courtenay (Wellington)
     

Best Professional Speaker
Winner 2009 Yvonne Godfrey (Auckland)
Finalist Mark Inglis (Hanmer Springs)
Finalist Terry Williams - Professional Mc (Auckland)
Finalist John Shack Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Promo Products
Winner 2009 Montys Promotions (Auckland)
Finalist Absolutely Crackers Ltd (Christchurch)
Finalist August Dean Promotions (Auckland)
Finalist A New Zealand Showcase Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Brand Identity Ltd  (Auckland)
     

Best Restaurant
Winner 2009 The Bracu Olive Estate (Auckland)
Finalist Iguacu Restaurant (Auckland)
Finalist Ma Maison Restaurant & Bar (Canterbury)
Finalist Little India Bistro And Tandoor (Wellington)
Finalist The Bay House Restaurant  
     

Best Retreat Centre
Winner 2009 Pear Tree Cottage (Queenstown)
Finalist Kimeret Place Luxury Bed & Breakfast  (Nelson)
Finalist Hamurana Lodge (Rotorua)
Finalist Vineyard Cottages & Conference Centre (Auckland)
Finalist Stafford Villa (Auckland)
Finalist Terrace Downs (Christchurch)
     

Best Serviced Apartments
Winner 2009 Chifley Suites (Auckland) (Auckland)
Finalist NZ Waldorf Apartments Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Waldorf Newhaven Apartments In Botany Downs (Auckland)
Finalist Quintessentail Nz (Auckland)
     

Best Social Meeting Venue
Winner 2009 Cock & Bull (Auckland)
     

Best Team Building
Winner 2009 Nz Haka  (Auckland)
Finalist Motivaction Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Corporate Challenge (Auckland)
Finalist Pureoutdoors NZ Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Providing Fun Ltd - Mobile Laser Skirmish (Auckland)
     

Best Trainers and Coaches
Winner 2009 Torque Limited (Auckland)
Finalist Ochre Business  (Auckland)
Finalist Amanda Fleming (Auckland)
Finalist Complete Tourism Solutions Ltd (Auckland)
Finalist Practical Educational Institute (Taranaki)
     

Best Transportation
Winner 2009 Gold Band Taxis (Christchurch)
Finalist Orlova South Ltd (Christchurch)
Finalist Southern Lakes Helicopters (Southland)
Finalist AAA Hamilton Limousines (Hamilton)
Finalist Crown Limousines (Christchurch)
     

Best Video Production
Winner 2009 Pure Productions (Auckland)
Finalist Afterglow (Auckland)
Finalist Synergy Films Ltd (Auckland)
     

Best Wineries
Winner 2009 Stonyridge Vineyard (Waiheke)
Finalist Cable Bay Vineyards (Waiheke)
Finalist Mission Estate Winery (Hawkes Bay)

NZ Events Awards - 2008

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