{"id":12974,"date":"2025-09-19T14:11:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T02:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nzbusiness.co.nz\/?p=12974"},"modified":"2025-09-19T14:11:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T02:11:50","slug":"the-david-awards-2025-finalists-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nzbusiness.co.nz\/awards\/the-david-awards-2025-finalists-announced","title":{"rendered":"The David Awards 2025 finalists announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

The David Awards have today announced the finalists for 2025, shining a spotlight on some of New Zealand\u2019s most determined and dynamic small businesses.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now in their 17th year, The David Awards recognise the \u201cDavids\u201d of the business world \u2013 Kiwi entrepreneurs who, like their biblical namesake, punch above their weight to overcome challenges with courage, ingenuity, and heart. Open to businesses with up to 10 full-time employees, the awards highlight the extraordinary contribution small business owners make to their communities, industries, and the wider economy.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s finalists represent a wide spectrum of industries, from health and beauty to social enterprise, innovation, and design.<\/p>\n

Small Business owner, serial connector and The David Awards Judge\u00a0Pam Martin\u00a0said the judging panel was struck by the resilience and creativity on display in this year\u2019s entries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe judges were impressed to see so many inspiring entries in such a challenging economic environment. The passion felt by entrants for their businesses shone through in many of the entries,\u201d\u00a0she says.<\/p>\n

Voyager is the principal sponsor of The David Awards for the fourth year running. Angela Hunter, Chief Revenue Officer at Voyager says that with more entries in 2025, even in challenging economic times, Kiwi small businesses continue to show up with grit, creativity, and relentless commitment.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know many of these business owners are wearing multiple hats, making every dollar stretch, and doing it all while staying deeply focused on their customers. For that level of dedication, every single entrant deserves recognition. Congratulations to all the 2025 finalists, making it this far in such a competitive year is an achievement to be proud of,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Finalists for 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most Outstanding Fledgling Business<\/strong><\/p>\n