Awards for Excellence acquire grandeur

Editorial Two

It is gratifying that the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) 2009 Awards Presentation Night was one of the most magnificent events in recent memory. The Gala Black Tie Dinner, held on November 16, 2009 at Stamford Plaza Hotel in Auckland, was hailed as one of a kind, bringing together for the first time, more than 400 businesses, predominantly from the Indian community.

What added lustre and dignity to the event was the credibility of the judging process, which ensure that the award in each category went to the most deserving organisation.

Companies of Indian origin are coming of age in New Zealand. It is time they put in place robust business plans, smart strategies and corporate governance that conform to international standards. It is also time they competed globally and reap the rewards of success.

Their success should be acknowledged, rewarded and promoted.

We believe that the IBA does that and more.

Putting together a Business Awards project and yet staying away from its mainstream to allow an independent panel of judges to conduct its proceedings without any bias or obligation is itself a laudable exercise.

We are confident that IBA will continue to grow in size and stature.

It would constantly look for your support, which we believe it richly deserves.