JUDGING PROCESS
Judging Process Supported by 2degrees
The judging panel consists of over 30 Waikato business leaders, and takes place over two stages. We are proud to have 2degrees as the sponsors of our judging process, helping the judges to do the great job they do, just as 2degrees are Fighting For Fair for Kiwi Business.
Judging steps
In the first stage of the process, the judges will review your written application and decide which businesses will progress to stage 2.
Stage two includes a site visit, which will take about two hours. The judges will ask questions including about your application, your business and anything else they might find relevant.
The judges will then decide who the finalist and winners are for each category and supply feedback which will be shared with your after the Gala Dinner.
Hear what our Head Judge, Dr Heather Connolly, has to say about why you should enter the Business Awards!
2024 Judges
Head Judge
Dr Heather Connolly
Brendhan Greaney
Hamish Ward
Jessica Fearnley
Kylie Harcourt
Rachel Afeaki
Dick Breukink
Jane Hill
Jo Goodwin
Lisbeth Jacobs
Rhys Harvey
Dylan Shell
Jason Cowan
Jon Calder
Melanie Reid
Sam Hood
Eddie Stocks
Jason Dawson
Jono Peart
Michelle Baillie
Scott Ratuki
Geoff Furniss
Jason Trower
Kim Hill
Muhammad Cajee
Tony Begbie
Gwendoline Keel
Jeremy Hughes
Kirstyn Beuzeval
Pat Mellsop
Warwick Pitts