Winners & Finalists 2021
The 75 finalists span sectors from food and beverage to fashion, beauty, construction and travel. Read on to discover the finalists and winners for each of the 10 award categories. Click on each name to read their story.
Award Winners & Finalists 2021
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the 2021 Sustainable Business Awards!
SPONSORED BY NZI
Sustainability Superstar Award
Sustainability Superstar Award
WINNER: Camden Howitt, Sustainable Coastlines
COMMENDATION: Charmaine Bailie, Kaipatiki Project
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY KIND&CO
Communicating for Impact Award
Communicating for Impact Award
WINNER: Businesses for Climate Action
COMMENDATION: NZ Panels Group
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY MAS
Social Impactor Award
Social Impactor Award
WINNER: Gap Filler
COMMENDATION: Fair Food New Zealand
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY AUCKLAND COUNCIL
Going Circular Award
Going Circular Award
WINNER: Citizen
COMMENDATION: Maggie Marilyn
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY EECA
Climate Action Leader Award
Climate Action Leader Award
WINNER: Chia Sisters
COMMENDATION: New Zealand Post
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY WAKA KOTAHI / NEW ZEALAND TRANSPORT AGENCY
Climate Action Innovator Award
SPONSORED BY TOITŪ ENVIROCARE
Outstanding Collaboration Award
Outstanding Collaboration Award
WINNER: Community Finance
COMMENDATION: Piritahi
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
Restoring Nature Award
Restoring Nature Award
WINNER: Tahi Estate
COMMENDATION: HealthPost
FINALISTS
SPONSORED BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY
Change Maker Award
Change Maker Award
WINNER: Sophia Olo-Whaanga, Dempsey Wood Civil
FINALISTS
SUPREME AWARD
Transforming New Zealand Award
Transforming Aotearoa New Zealand Award
WINNER: Community Finance
PAST WINNERS
2020 Tahi
2019 Little Yellow Bird
2018 City Rail Link
2017 NZ Post
2016 Air New Zealand
2015 Taupō Beef
2014 Yealands Family Wines
2013 Kiwibank/Nga Tangata Microfinance Trust
Sustainable Business Awards 2021
