2023 Excellence Awards

The 2023 Excellence Awards closed for nominations on 16 August 2023.

We were pleased to have the following judges on the Judging Panel for 2023:

  • Marney Price, Principal at Report Right NZ
  • Emma Crawford-Falekāono, Divisional Director - Accountancy at IRIS Software Group
  • Serena Sii, Senior Broker Support at Runacres Insurance

Congratulations to those chosen as award finalists for 2023! We look forward to celebrating your success at the Annual Awards and Gala Dinner at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre on Saturday 16 September.

Award Finalists

Bookkeeper of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Karen Clunie, Waikato
  • Louise Holmes, Auckland
  • Tara McGowan, Auckland
Bookkeeping Business of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Red Office
  • Monarch Business Solutions
  • Admin Army
Bookkeeping Trainer of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Asami Wisjnuery, Canterbury
  • Di Crawford-Errington, Northland
Bookkeeping Employee of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Buddika Alochana, Canterbury
  • Fyrn Howells, Canterbury
Emerging Bookkeeper of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Sarah Wagteveld, Canterbury
  • Melissa Sleeman, Canterbury
  • Liz Dreadon, Northland
Service to Bookkeeping 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Laura Mason, Canterbury 
  • Leaine Jones, Hawkes Bay
Sustainable Business of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Jo McLeay, Wellington
  • Laura Mason, Canterbury
Community Contributor of the Year 2023

Category Finalists:

  • Jo McLeay, Wellington
  • Zharna Welch, Auckland