Editor's Mail

A well-organised Awards Night sparkles

It was a pleasure judging the entries and I hope the feedback we provided was helpful to the companies - finalists and non-finalists alike.

The Gala dinner was a magnificent celebration - well done - I know you put in a huge amount of effort to organise the entire business awards. 

Adrian Dixon, Business Consultant, Auckland

It was a pleasure to see this event doing so well and gaining momentum among both Indian and Non-Indian communities. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

Anisha and Shalvin Prasad, Rodney District

Thank you and your team for a well-organised IBA 2009.  I look forward to receiving the entry form for the next India Business Awards in 2010 to register our interest.

Anita Thomas Director, Total Holiday Options

Sure, it will be our pleasure- Editor

It was a great night and well organised. Barbara and I send our best wishes for the continued success of IBA and Indian Newslink.

Bob Harvey, Mayor, Waitakere City

Thank you for the most enjoyable evening. The comments from other judges and individuals were very positive and that they had a wonderful time being a part of the great celebration. I look forward to my future involvement.

Chip Dawson, Chief Executive, International Business Management Ltd, Auckland

It was a pleasure being involved and congratulations on a great event.

Clair McGowan, Managing Director, Commercialisation Advisers Ltd

It was a pleasure working as a judge in such a well-organised competition. We enjoyed being at the Awards Night.

Dr David Hawkins, Associate Professor, Head, Department of Design and Visual Arts, Unitec, Auckland

The Awards Night function was very successful and well received.

I wish to congratulate all the winners and finalists.

Deepak Ratti, Business Partner, BNZ, Auckland Central

I am sure you will be delighted after the great success of Awards Night. 

Dr S Ajit, Director, Planet Ayurveda, Auckland

The show was wonderful and we really enjoyed your hospitality.

Ilango Krishnamoorthy, Mercury Printz, Auckland

What a fantastic night, congratulations to you all!

Ivan Mendonca, Business Development Manager, Latitude FX, Auckland

I am thrilled for you that it was such a successful night. What a turnout it was!

John Campbell., TV 3 & Campbell Live, Auckland

Every one of our guests was full of praise for the food and arrangements. It was superbly done, very orderly, professional and classy. The venue, the flow of the programme, the classical dances performance were superb. John Campbell was fantastic and with the presence of so many dignitaries, IBA has set a high standard.

Lawrence Pereira, Marketing Director, Millennium Foods Limited, Auckland

The Awards Night has again given lifelong memories to all of us who attended the event at Stamford Plaza Hotel. We congratulate you and all those who worked tirelessly to make this happen. It was of course a very happy moment to be from the winning team but more than that, it was a feeling of pride that overcame us on seeing so many from our motherland who have made their mark here in their adopted country and who were recognised for their contributions.

Congratulations to Indian Newslink on its tenth anniversary and for organising the Second IBA.

Manish and Rachana Tanna, Auckland

It was great meeting you at the Awards Night which was well organised.

Naveen Lakshmaiya, Group HR & Training Manager, The Reddy Group, Fiji

It was our pleasure to be with the IBA. I really appreciate your hard work in  organising and coordinating the whole event. This has raised the whole profile of our businesses. Thanks for your hospitality.

Navin Sharma, Principal, Murray Sharma & Associates Limited, Auckland

We greatly enjoyed working with Indian Newslink on this event - challenges such as this do add a certain spice and excitement to things that we all thrive on, and it is so much easier when we develop such a close rapport with the organiser.

We were certainly pleased as to how the evening went and I think it was one of the best functions that we have had the honour of hosting.

Luckily, we now have twelve months to recover and prepare for next year!

Peter Gee, General Manager, Stamford Plaza Auckland

Congratulations for the success of Indian Business Awards 2009.

Rashmi Gangwani, Relationship Manager-HR and Marketing, East Tamaki Health Care Ltd

Congratulations for organising such a splendid show. Many thanks for allowing us the opportunity to be a part of the spectacle and we look forward to our continued association in the future.

Satish Sharma, President, ETTANZ, Auckland

Congratulations on arranging and executing the finest Awards Night. Your efforts certainly paid off! You have done us all proud. It was a fantastic morale booster. You have set very high standards for the future!

Sri Acharya , Retail Manager, Mitre 10 Mega, Auckland

Congratulations on one of the best Indian Events I have experienced in the last 15 years. The most critical part besides the show was the food - excellent - most people are highly critical of food at most events but food at IBA 2009 was excellent.

The company of good people, the programme and the fluency of the show was stupendous. Keep up the good work. 

Robert Khan, Managing Director, Radio Tarana, Auckland

Let me congratulate you for the successful, well-coordinated event. I missed the Awards Night last year. My team was extremely delighted for having us there for the evening.

Sasi Nambissan, President, Auckland Malayali Samajam

My heartiest congratulations to you for putting together the biggest ever show and the most successful gala event. It has certainly added a big feather in your cap and we are proud of you for your continuing contribution to the Indian community and New Zealand. It was certainly an eye-opener for everyone. The excellent feedback that I received while going from table to table and at the end was mind blowing.

Sunny Kaushal, Associate Sales & Marketing Director, Stamford Plaza Auckland

It was a very interesting and rewarding process. I appreciated the opportunity to participate.

Steve Corbett, CEO, E-centre Ltd, Massey University, North Shore City

It was a pleasure being at the IBA 2009. Congratulations on managing an impressive evening.

Tim Livingston, Director, UHY Haines Norton (Auckland) Ltd

I feel very honoured to have taken part. It was a great event. My mother lived in India for more than 30 and I have always had an interest in finding a bit more about India. Therefore, it was great to mix and mingle with a few of the people at IBA 2009. 

Tony Bacon, Sector and Partner Manager (Sales Division), Vodafone New Zealand Ltd

I must thank you for a tremendous night. It is a milestone to see so many Indians turning out in support of even when they have not entered. Well done and I hope you can attract people from all over the country.

Vinod Kumar, Chairman, Magsons Mitre 10, Auckland

Editor’s Note: Indeed, entrants to IBA 2009 included businesses based in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch.

Congratulations on the wonderful event. It was absolutely first class. Waitakere City is both proud and privileged to be associated with such a successful event. 

Wally Thomas, Director, Public Affairs, Waitakere City Council

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