The Fiji National University’s Fiji Business Excellence Awards recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, highlighting the achievements of the nation’s premier businesses. The event showcased the dedication and resilience of leading entrepreneurs and companies within Fiji.
Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, Vice-Chancellor of FNU, emphasized that the Silver Jubilee serves as a reminder that striving for excellence is a continuous journey rather than a final destination. She underscored the importance of ongoing improvement in solidifying both our economy and society.
Mark Halabe, Managing Director of Mark One Apparel, who received the prestigious Business Excellence President Award, spoke on the importance of patience and persistence within organizations. He called upon the entire nation to embrace the challenge of continuous improvement.
The awards ceremony also marked the final public engagement of outgoing President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.
Winners of the Fiji Business Excellence Awards included recognitions such as:
– **2024 Business Excellence President’s Award**: Future Farms Limited (trading as A Rooster Poultry), iTaukei Land Trust Board, Mark One Apparel, Datec Fiji.
– **2024 Business Excellence Award**: Raffe Group of Hotels and Resorts, Hygiene and Sanitization Services (Fiji), Flick Hygiene, DHL Express (Fiji).
– **2024 Business Excellence Achievement Award**: Zens Medical Centres, Health Care (Fiji), National Fire Authority.
– **2024 Business Excellence Commitment Award**: CGM Freights, Kastle (Fiji), Ba Motor Parts, Oceania Hospitals.
Additional recognitions included the APO National Award going to Stanley Raniga of Future Farms Ltd and the FBEA Green Sustainability Award awarded to Mark Halabe.
The event also thanked evaluators with over ten years of service and recognized those with five years of service.
This celebration not only highlights individual and organizational successes but also strengthens communal ties as businesses strive for excellence together. It serves as an inspiring reminder that the road to success is paved with continuous dedication and improvement, fostering hope for a stronger economic future for Fiji.
Overall, the 25th anniversary of the Fiji Business Excellence Awards is a beacon of hope, reinforcing the notion that resilience and commitment to excellence can lead to significant achievements in any community.
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