Excitement mounts as Awards Night draws near

Manukau Mayor Len Brown among Guests of Honour

There is considerable excitement among the organisers, sponsors and entrants as the Indian Newslink Indian Business Awards (IBA) 2009 Awards Presentation Night draws closer.

The Gala Black Tie Dinner will be held at Hotel Stamford Plaza in Auckland City from 6 pm on Monday, November 16, 2009.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown will join Prime Minister John Key, Opposition Leader Phil Goff and Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey as Guests of Honour.

John Campbell of TV3 and ‘Campbell Live’ will be the Master of Ceremonies at the Awards Night which will be attended by Members of Parliament, top executives of public and private companies, manufacturers, distributors, professionals and community leaders.

The lobby of the Hotel will undergo extensive changeover to accommodate 400 guests attending the event.

Stamford Plaza Auckland General Manager Peter Gee said there was excitement among the management and staff of the Hotel as the Award Night approaches.

“We now know that it will be a great event,” he said.

“Our preparations are now in full swing and we are looking forward to showcasing all that we can offer in what will be a different type of hotel within the hotel,” he said.

Mr Gee said that it would be the first time since the Hotel had used the entire lobby area for a private function of this type.

“The prestigious nature of the Awards Night makes it a very special event for us.

“I am sure it would be so for all those attending the function,” he said.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown, who confirmed attendance last week despite a late invitation, said he was looking forward to the Awards Night.

A panel of judges, independent of this newspaper, is currently evaluating the entries received and the finalists and winners will be announced at the event.

Navin Sharma, Principal of Murray Sharma & Associates said his firm was pleased to sponsor the ‘Best Professional Business Award.’

“I am confident that IBA 2009 will encourage businesses to lift their professional standards and compete globally for business,” he said.

The Awards Night is heading towards a ‘House Full Event’ with just a handful of tickets ($200 per couple) available Details can be obtained on phone (09) 5336377.