The Fiji National University celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Fiji Business Excellence Awards on Saturday at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, recognizing the best businesses in the nation. The 2024 awards underscored the dedication and resilience of prominent entrepreneurs and corporations in Fiji.
Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, vice-chancellor of FNU, emphasized during the event that excellence is not a destination but rather an ongoing journey towards continuous improvement that ultimately benefits the economy and society. Mark One Apparel’s managing director, Mark Halabe, who received the prestigious Business Excellence President Award, urged individuals and companies in Fiji to embrace the challenge and pursue this journey of improvement and success.
The event also marked the last public appearance of outgoing president Ratu Wiliame Katonivere. The winners of various categories of the 2024 Fiji Business Excellence Awards were announced, highlighting exceptional businesses committed to quality and innovation.
The awards included:
– **2024 Business Excellence Presidents Award**: Future Farms Limited, iTaukei Land Trust Board, Mark One Apparel Pte Ltd, Datec Fiji Pte Ltd
– **2024 Business Excellence Award**: Raffe Group of Hotels and Resorts, Hygiene and Sanitization Services (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Flick Hygiene Pte Ltd, DHL Express (Fiji) Pte Ltd
– **2024 Business Excellence Achievement Award**: Zens Medical Centres Pte Ltd, Health Care (Fiji) Pte Ltd (Aspen Medical Ba Hospital), National Fire Authority
– **2024 Business Excellence Commitment Award**: Capital Go Max Freights Pte Limited (CGM Freights), Kastle (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Ba Motor Parts Pte Ltd, Oceania Hospitals Pte Ltd
– **APO National Award**: Future Farms Ltd (Rooster Poultry), CEO Stanley Raniga
– **FBEA Green Sustainability Award**: Mark One Apparel, managed by Mark Halabe
Additionally, evaluators with 10-plus years of service were recognized, highlighting the support system behind these awards.
This celebration not only honored successful businesses in Fiji but also served as an inspiration for continuous growth and sustainability in the sector. The recognition received by businesses indicates a positive outlook for the future, encouraging all companies to strive for excellence and contribute to the overall development of the Fijian economy.
In summary, the Fiji Business Excellence Awards 2024 served as a platform to honor and motivate businesses to continue their commitment to quality and improvement, benefiting both the economy and the people of Fiji.
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