The Fiji National University recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Fiji Business Excellence Awards at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort. This prestigious event showcased the achievements of the nation’s leading businesses, reinforcing the commitment and resilience of entrepreneurs across Fiji.
Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, Vice-Chancellor of FNU, emphasized that the Silver Jubilee serves as a reminder that the path to excellence is continual rather than finite. “It is a commitment to continuous improvement that strengthens our economy and society,” she stated.
Mark Halabe, Managing Director of Mark One Apparel, who received the Business Excellence President Award, encouraged all businesses in Fiji to embrace this journey of growth and improvement. His words inspire a collective effort toward achieving excellence in the business sector.
The event also marked the farewell of outgoing President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, adding a significant note to the occasion.
Winners at the 2024 Fiji Business Excellence Awards included:
– **Business Excellence Presidents Award:** Future Farms Limited (trading as A Rooster Poultry), iTaukei Land Trust Board, Mark One Apparel Pte Ltd, Datec Fiji Pte Ltd.
– **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.
– **Business Excellence Achievement Award:** Zens Medical Centres Pte Ltd, Health Care (Fiji) Pte Ltd (trading as Aspen Medical Ba Hospital), National Fire Authority.
– **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:** Stanley Raniga, CEO of Future Farms Ltd (trading as Rooster Poultry).
– **FBEA Green Sustainability Award:** Mark Halabe, Managing Director of Mark One Apparel.
Additionally, the awards acknowledged the dedicated evaluators who have served for more than five years, highlighting the importance of commitment and dedication within the industry.
This year’s event not only honored excellence in business but also set a hopeful tone for the future of Fiji’s entrepreneurial landscape. The recognition and celebration of these businesses promise to inspire others to pursue excellence, making a positive impact on Fiji’s economy and society as a whole.
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