Here come the Davids!
The countdown to the launch of The David Awards 2023 is almost over, with entries being accepted on the official website from May 1st.
The Awards, now proudly supported by Voyager, have been around since 2008 and steadily gaining in popularity. They have also helped lift the profile of some now familiar brands, including Ethique, Pure SEO, Brolly Sheets, Carbonclick, Hybrid Bikes and last year’s Supreme Winner The Block Dock.
Ryan Burnett, marketing lead at Voyager Internet, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, “We are proud to support The David Awards, an event that shines a light on the accomplishments of our small business community. By sponsoring these awards, we want to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that fuels New Zealand’s economy.”
Targeting micro, small and homebased businesses, The David Awards is an excellent way to benchmark your business in comparison to others, as well as boost your own personal confidence and receive valuable encouragement and advice from the experienced judges.
“Small businesses in New
Zealand are facing some of their most challenging times in the 15 years we’ve been running The David Awards,” says awards founder Heather Douglas.
“But if there’s one thing we’ve learnt it’s that our entrepreneurial Davids never cease to amaze with the way they take adversity in their stride and knuckle down, pivot and if necessary stand on their heads to survive and even thrive.
“We can’t wait to see this year’s entries as there are bound to be some incredible stories among them, and some fantastic little businesses which deserve a spot in the limelight,” she says.
The Block Dock’s Clare Wilson, who also won the Solo Meo
Award, was pleased to report that immediately after winning the top award in 2022 she was already seeing an uptick in interest and sales because of it.
“It was a great boost,” says Clare. “Confidence is one of the most important things we can have to build a great life and when things like this happen, which are magnificent, not only does it bring joy in the moment, but it cements further the confidence that actually, I can do it.”
With the entering and judging processes taking place completely online, the Davids are probably the quickest and easiest business awards to be associated with in New Zealand.
“We are thrilled to have Voyager as our principal sponsor once again,” says Heather. “They have a genuine passion for the small business sector and truly ‘get’ where they are at.”
To enter The David Awards 2023 go to www.thedavidawards.co.nz