New categories have been introduced for the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, set to take place on Saturday, November 30, at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort on Denarau Island, Nadi. Businesses have until the end of the month to submit their applications across a total of 15 categories for the 2024 awards.
Event organizer and Investment Fiji CEO Kamal Chetty announced that the new categories include the Excellence in Employer Award, Excellence in Fisheries Award, Excellence in Forestry Award, and the Excellence in Yasana (Provincial) Aspiration Award. He highlighted that these additions aim to celebrate significant accomplishments in essential sectors.
This year’s theme, Business Innovation and Sustainability, was officially launched last month, and the response to the application call has been described as “impressive.” Chetty emphasized the importance of fostering sustainable practices while achieving business success. He noted that the number of first-time applicants sharing their success stories has been particularly exciting, showcasing the event’s role in recognizing innovation and excellence in the business community.
Chetty encouraged businesses that have not yet applied to do so promptly, emphasizing the opportunity for recognition and connection 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 various sponsors, including Natural Water of Viti Pte Ltd (Fiji Water), DHL Express (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Westpac Fiji, and several others, ensuring strong support for this prestigious occasion.