Cooperative Business NZ Annual Awards

Leader of the year 2023

The leaders you find within the co-operative and mutual sector are second to none. This award is presented to an individual who has shown outstanding leadership, vision and passion within their co-operative or the sector in general over the past year.

winner

leader of the year 2023

Bindi Norwell

Group Chief Executive at ProCare

Leader of the Year 2023

AWARD CRITERIA

The Leader of the Year 2023 award will be presented to an individual who has shown significant co-operative leadership either within a members’ co-operative or the co-operative sector generally, over the 2022/2023 year (1 June 2022 – 31 May 2023).

The nominee must have clearly demonstrated:

Co-operative leadership
Vision and courage for the co-operative model
Successful initiative(s) that have benefited their co-operative or the co-operative sector
Commitment & support of well recognised and accepted co-operative principles

This award is open to all members of Cooperative Business NZ, regardless of membership type.

hall of fame

Past Leader of the Year Winners

Nick Astwick

CEO, Southern Cross Health Society
Leader of the Year 2022

Wayne McNee

Former CEO, LIC
Leader of the Year 2021

Simon Manning

CEO, Wealthpoint
Leader of the Year 202o

Carl Taylor

Chair, Combined Building Supplies
Leader of the Year 2019

Murray King

Chair, LIC
Leader of the Year 2018

Neil Cowie

Former CEO, Mitre 10
Leader of the Year 2017

Mark McHardy

GM – Farmlands Fuel, Farmlands
Leader of the Year 2016

Supporting the co-operative & mutual community

thank you to our sponsors

The Awards programme is only made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you to the following organisations for their support in ensuring our co-operative and mutual businesses and leaders are celebrated and recognised!

Cyclone

Principal Sponsor 2023

Our newest Corporate Associate Member, Cyclone, provides business IT Supply, Strategy & Support Services across NZ. Technology is transforming businesses’ operations. Cyclone helps plan future-ready IT hardware procurement solutions, software licensing, managed IT support and digital skills training that deliver modern solutions and long-lasting value.

At Cyclone, they take the time to understand your business and how ICT contributes to that vision. Achieving your desired outcomes through technology isn’t always a simple process. But, with over 170 specialised staff employed nationwide, you can give your team the confidence that regardless of the technology being used, Cyclone will provide a purpose-fit solution and work in partnership with you to achieve your technology objectives.

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Centrix Credit Bureau of New Zealand

Networking Drinks Sponsor 2023

Our Corporate Associate Member, Centrix, helps Kiwi businesses with credit checking and identity verification services allowing decision makers to make quick and confident risk assessments and comply with the latest regulations.