The NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards are the pre-eminent sustainability awards in New Zealand. The 9th annual awards were held on Thursday 22nd November at The Cloud, Queen's Wharf in Auckland. 

Congratulations to Villa Maria Estate, named as Sustainable Business of the Year 2012!

To find out the winners, commendations and finalists of all 12 categories go to our Awards website.

The 12 categories include:

• Sustainable Business of the Year
• Trailblazer Large, Medium and Small business
• Trailblazer Non-profit
• Emerging Large, Medium and Small business
• Sustainable Design and Innovation
• Social Innovation
• Sustainability Champion (Individual)
• People’s Choice

Information about entering the 2013 Awards will be posted later in 2013, including details of the Get Sustainable Challenge.

The challenge gives you an understanding of your organisation's sustainable strengths, weaknesses and opportunities. You will receive face-to-face support and relevant KPIs to use as a framework in your journey to become a profitable, sustainable business.