In 2009 there are 10 judged categories in the Stevenson Business Excellence Awards. You can enter a maximum of two (2) award categories plus the ACC Workplace Safety Award in the judged award categories.

A separate official entry form is required for each category entered.

The winner of each award category is automatically entered in the Stevenson Supreme Excellence Award.

The Award categories for 2009 are:

EnviroSmart Excellence in Environment Practice

Opus Excellence in Innovation

New Zealand Steel Excellence in Manufacturing

Excellence in Rural Industries

HEB Construction Excellence in Service Delivery

McLaren Brown Publishing & Rainbow's End Excellence in Tourism

ACC Excellence in Workplace Safety

Franklin Foods Best Emerging Business

KiwiPrint Best Small Business

Papakura Courier Customer Choice