INNOVATIVE BUSINESS AWARD

The 2degrees Innovative Business Award is for a business that demonstrates an extraordinary business story as a result of pure grit and clever thinking. This could be an innovative or inventive approach to people, products or processes. Entrants need to prove how their clever business story has contributed to the success of the Nelson/Tasman economy in a way that creates added-value enterprise and/or world-class brands.

Innovative Business Winner Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures - 2degrees Innovative Business Award Winner 2025

"Entering the Business Awards was a great opportunity to record what our business is, what we enjoy about it, and what it is we believe we do well. Winning the Innovative Business Award is such a boost of confidence. It is hugely rewarding to have others review our business and acknowledge the innovative ways we overcame challenges to continue providing a great service.”

Jane-Maree Holmes
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures

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GOURMET CATERING

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