The 2018 Prime Minister’s In­ternational Business Awards recognises businesses for their tenacity and dedication to­wards developing the Fijian econo­my.

The Awards will recognise innova­tive minds in Fiji’s private sector, achievements, tenacity, leadership and aspirations of excellence.

The organisers Investment Fiji have established a dedicated web­site www.iba.org.fj highlighting the award categories and showcasing the success of previous year’s win­ners.

Similar to last year, there are 12 cat­egories consisting of three General Awards, eight- Special Awards and the Supreme Award that provides due recognition to organisations from a wide range of sectors and in­dustries.

The Supreme Award is the main amongst other awards that has to be awarded next Saturday at the Sofitel Fiji Resort Ballroom, Nadi.

This award will be presented to a company that has demonstrated sig­nificant and sustained international growth along with clear understand­ing of overseas markets.

The Supreme Award winner has demonstrated commercial success and outlined benefits across mul­tiple facets including job creation, innovation service excellence and social responsibility.

The Supreme Award is not directly entered but selected from all applica­tions recognising they have excelled in every part of the awards criteria.

The winner should have demon­strated commercial success and out­lined benefits across multiple facets including job creation, innovation service excellence and social respon­sibility.

FIJI Water sponsors Supreme award

FIJI Water is the sponsor of the Su­preme Award this year.

FIJI Water is one of the country’s leading exporters and it has grown exponentially over the past 20 years and is now enjoyed in over 80 coun­tries across the globe.

FIJI Water is committed to respon­sible growth, innovation and sup­porting communities in Fiji.

Tappoo Group 2017 award winner

Tappoo Group of Companies was the Supreme award winner last year

The success of Tappoo Group of Companies is an inspiration to the business community in Fiji.

The Group has not only excelled in its business through diversification into multiple sectors but also con­tributed towards the betterment of the communities.

Through the the Tappoo Founda­tion, the Group provides assistance in the education, social care and health care sectors.

The Group has shown significant growth and contribution towards the economy.

It has a holistic and an inclusive business model that not only focuses on financial returns but societal de­velopment and exceptional custom­er service.

In a previous interview, Group Ex­ecutive director, Kamlesh Tappoo said winning the Supreme Award was the culmination of his com­pany’s hard work and dedication towards the growth of his business and the nation.

“Tappoo is a symphony of grand proportions and is a premium brand that is synonymous to ex­cellence and a major contributor to the Fijian economy,” said Mr Tap­poo. Established in 1941, the Tap­poo Group of Companies has been a household name and led the way with excellence, innovation and te­nacity.

About Tappoo Group of Companies

Since its humble beginnings, the Group has entered in a number of sectors such as tourism, wholesale and retail, manufacturing and ex­port, motor vehicle sales and ser­vice, fuel retailing and commercial real estate.

Providing the source of livelihood for some 1,600 families.

The Group continue to build on the values of their ancestors, contribut­ing significantly towards the growth of the nation.

“Tappoo Group of Companies is determined to help Fiji realise her dream of a better future for her peo­ple.

“It is a dream that our founding fa­thers have nurtured in us from the beginning and serves to accelerate our own pursuit of excellence,” Mr Tappoo said.