2degrees Queenstown Business Awards 2025 winners announced.
Winners of the 2025 2degrees Queenstown Business Awards were announced at a vibrant ceremony held on Saturday 8th November at the Queenstown Memorial Centre, right in the heart of the CBD.
More than 250 local business leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the innovation, resilience, and excellence that define Queenstown’s business community.
Ex Queenstowner and now broadcaster Matty McLean brought warmth and wit to the evening as MC, keeping the crowd entertained throughout the night.
Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge won the Excellence in Sustainability and Environmental Business Practice award and later took out the 2degrees Supreme Business of the Year, while Pivotal Point, finalist in the Excellence in Community Contribution category took out the coveted ‘People’s Choice’ award.
“It’s always a great celebration when the Queenstown business community come together” says Sharon Fifield, Queenstown Business Chamber Chief Executive, “So much daily grind and effort is poured into these successful businesses, so it was an honour for them to all be showcased,
“A record 154 entries were received for the awards this year so a huge congratulations to all the deserving finalists and winners. You are an inspiration to the business community”.
The winners are:
Excellence in Sustainability and Environmental Business Practice, sponsored by Destination Queenstown
- Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Queenstown Airport
- The Boat Shed Bakery
Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Polestar
- EpicShot
Excellence in Community Contribution, sponsored by SkyCity Queenstown
- iFLY Indoor Skydiving
Excellence in Marketing, sponsored by Shotover Creative
- Cardrona Alpine Resort
Employer of the Year, sponsored by RealNZ
- Kinross
Excellence in Professional Services and Business Solutions, sponsored by Lane Neave Lawyers
- Both Brains
Excellence in Customer Experience, sponsored by Kingpin Queenstown
- Glenorchy Air
The People’s Choice, sponsored by Mountain Scene
- Pivotal Point
The Good Sort Award, sponsored by Hamish Walker of Walker & Co Realty
- Michael Sly
Judges ‘Going Places’ Award, sponsored by Air New Zealand
- iFLY Indoor Skydiving
2025 2degrees Queenstown Business Supreme Winner
- Headwaters Glenorchy Eco Lodge
