Celebration of West Coast business excellence
Since 2011, Development West Coast together with our sponsors have held the “Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards”.
This event offers an ideal opportunity to celebrate business excellence in our region and acknowledge the valuable contribution West Coast businesses are making to our local economy.
The Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards attracts the most progressive business minds on the West Coast, all vying to be the best in the West.
Key dates
- Entries open: 1 June 2024
- Entries Closed: 31 July 2024
- Awards ceremony: 18 October 2024
Latest news
Photos from 2022 Leading Light Awards
Photos and videos from the 2022 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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West Coast businesses celebrated at Awards
Franz Josef-based Waiho Hot Tubs has taken the Supreme Award at the 2022 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards, held at Shantytown on Friday evening.
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Leading Light Business Excellence Awards 2022 finalists announced
Nine judges from across New Zealand have narrowed down the finalists for the Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Leading Light Business Awards postponed
Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards date to be confirmed
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Entries open for West Coast business awards
Entries are now open for the 7th Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Categories & Awards
Find out more information about the different award categories at the 2024 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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Coastpak wins 2018 Supreme Award
Coastpak Besgrow has taken the Supreme Award at the 2018 Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards.
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2018 West Coast business awards finalists announced
West Coast cookie makers, contractors and everyone in between will be celebrated at the prestigious Development West Coast Leading Light Business Excellence Awards next month.
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