New categories have been introduced for the upcoming Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, which will take place on Saturday, November 30, at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort on Denarau Island in Nadi. Businesses have until the end of this month to submit their applications across a total of 15 categories for the 2024 awards.
Kamal Chetty, CEO of Investment Fiji and event organizer, announced that the new categories include the Excellence in Employer Award, the Excellence in Fisheries Award, the Excellence in Forestry Award, and the Excellence in Yasana (Provincial) Aspiration Award. He emphasized that these additions will enhance the awards’ ability to recognize outstanding accomplishments in important fields.
The theme for this year’s event is Business Innovation and Sustainability, which was officially launched last month. Organizers have noted an impressive response to the call for applications. Chetty highlighted the significance of focusing on innovation and sustainability, urging businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices while striving for success.
Chetty expressed excitement about the number of first-time applicants and their success stories, underscoring the awards’ role in recognizing excellence within the business sector. He encouraged any businesses yet to submit their applications to do so promptly, emphasizing the opportunity for recognition and networking with industry leaders.
The 15 categories for this year’s awards include:
– Supreme Award
– Premier Large Business Operating Internationally Award
– Premier Medium Business Operating Internationally Award
– Premier Small Business Operating Internationally Award
– Excellence in Innovation Award
– Excellence in E-Commerce Transformation Award
– Excellence in Service Award
– Agri-Business Innovation Award
– Excellence in Fisheries Award
– Excellence in Forestry Award
– Executive of the Year Award
– Employer of the Year Award
– Best Sustainability Initiative Award
– Excellence in Outsourcing Award
– Excellence in Yasana (Provincial) Aspiration Award.
The event is fully backed by a diverse range of sponsors, including Fiji Water, DHL Express (Fiji), Westpac Fiji, BSP Financial Group, Pacific Horticultural & Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Plus, Tropik Wood Industries, Tower Insurance, Fiji National Provident Fund, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Telecom (Fiji), HFC Bank, Vodafone Fiji, Swire Shipping, and the iTaukei Trust Fund Board.