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Both Individuals and businesses were recognised in the Restaurant Association Resilience Awards. All award recipients and their businesses demonstrated the following:

  • Special or unique qualities that highlight how the person/business has made a difference in 2020
  • Leadership, dedication, innovation and creativity
  • Long-term benefits or impact to the community and/or our industry

Auckland Resilience Awards
2020
Loaded Reports Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Paris Butter
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Sid & Chand Sahrawat, Cassia, Sidart and Sid at The French Cafe
Nova Energy Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Krishna Botica, Cafe Hanoi, Xuxu Dumpling Bar and Saan
Waikato Resilience Awards
2020
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of Covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Good George Brewing
OneMusic Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Hayes Common
RA Lexis ComplyHub Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Montana Food & Events
Rotorua Resilience Awards
2020
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Matt Cooper, Social Eats
OneMusic Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Scope Rotorua
RA Lexis ComplyHub Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Ray Singh, Indian Star Tandoori Restaurant
Taranaki Resilience Awards
2020
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Barbara Olsen-Henderson, Lemonwood Eatery
OneMusic Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Rahul Radhakrishnan, Bach on Breakwater
RA Lexis ComplyHub Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Craig & Kate Macfarlane, Macfarlane Consulting Group and Strategy Collective
Hawke's Bay Resilience Awards
2020
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Malo Restaurant
OneMusic Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Jeremy Bayliss, PAK Asian Kitchen, Westshore Beach Inn, Rogue Hop, Napier Brewing, Econo Lodge
RA Lexis ComplyHub Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - James Beck, Bistronomy for Hawke’s Bay at Home
Manawatu Resilience Awards
2020
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - The Blind Finch, Ohakune
OneMusic Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Just Zilch
RA Lexis ComplyHub Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Scott & Yvette Kennedy, Nero Restaurant
Wellington Resilience Awards
2020
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - At Yours by Visa Wellington On a Plate
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Kāpura
Nova Energy Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Jackie Lee Morrison, The Pandemic Pack
Canterbury Resilience Awards
2020
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Riverside Market owners Kris Inglis, Mike Percasky and Richard Peebles
Restaurant Association of NZ Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - The Vagabond Chefs
Nova Energy Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Tristin Anderson, Smokey T’s
Queenstown Resilience Awards
2020
Eftpos NZ Outstanding Innovation

The Outstanding Innovation Award is presented to a business that has shown outstanding innovation as a result of covid-19. New businesses have been born out of an identified market need thrown up as a result of Covid-19, while many existing businesses in 2020 have shown innovation by adapting their business model, demonstrating flexibility, innovativeness and nimbleness. This is an Award open to any business that has demonstrated innovation in the wake of the pandemic.

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2020 winner - Fishbone / Love Chicken
OneMusic Outstanding Community Spirit

The Outstanding Community Spirit honours a business or individual that has gone the extra mile to support their local community during covid-19. The winner of the Community Spirit Award will be recognised for uplifting the spirits of those around them, contributing to the life of our neighbourhoods or community and for doing outstanding things making a difference in the region.

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2020 winner - Fusee Rouge Café, Cromwell
RA Lexis ComplyHub Outstanding Local Hospo Hero

The Outstanding Local Hospo Hero Award recognises an individual who has been influential and has made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in response to 2020’s covid-19 pandemic. The Local Hospo Hero is recognised for their pioneering spirit, energy, resourcefulness and commitment to the hospitality industry.

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2020 winner - Grant Hattaway, Blue Kanu and Hattaway Consulting Group