Economic Transformation & Inclusive Growth
This year, the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards (PMIBA) marks its 34th year since its inception in 1992, continuing its legacy as Fiji’s premier platform for recognising and celebrating business excellence, innovation, and economic contribution. The theme for this year’s Prime Minister’s International Business Awards is “Economic Transformation & Inclusive Growth” which holds significant importance for business awards program, particularly in today’s dynamic and often volatile global landscape. Economic Transformation signifies a departure from a heavy reliance on a few traditional sectors like sugar or traditional tourism. Inclusive Growth ensures that business strategies aim to raise incomes, create jobs and improve livelihoods. This is vital for a developing island nation.
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Fiji Water
Supreme Award - Natural Waters of Viti Limited
Fiji Water
FIJI Water, is one of the world's most iconic brands and is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States and known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouth feels, and unique mineral profile. Widely available in more than 80 countries, it is a water of choice at the fine resturents and hotels, all major retail channels, and offers a convenient home/business delivery service. Fiji water is proud to sponsor the Prime Minister's International Business Awards (PMIBA) for the 7th consecutive year. In partnership with the PIMBA, FIJI Water shares a steadfast commitment work hand-in-hand with the people of fiji to enhance the quality of life and help create a more sustainable world now, and for generations to come.
Tropik Wood
Best Sustainability Initiative Award
Tropik Wood Industries Ltd
As a subsidiary of Fiji Pine Limited, Tropik Wood Industries Limited (TWIL) owns and operates Fiji’s largest sawmill and wood chip mill, and is also an independent power producer, exporting excess power to the national grid.
Sourced from our own FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) certified Fiji Pine indigenous forests, Tropik Wood Industries Limited manufactures high-quality sawn pine timber to meet the needs of Fiji’s domestic markets. We also produce high-quality wood chips for the Japanese and Chinese markets, ensuring that 100% of the export earnings are retained within the local economy.
As an independent power producer, Tropik Wood Industries is committed to renewable energy, contributing towards a greener environment and the fight against climate change.
With the company’s vision for socio-economic development of villages in isolated parts of Fiji, Fiji Pine, with the Coalition government’s assistance, was able to venture into the maritime areas to harvest pine logs from Muani Village in Tavuki, Kadavu. Tropik is now processing pine logs from Muani, significantly contributing to the lives of the Muani villagers after 40 years of waiting.
Our vision is to continue to operate a profitable and sustainable business venture while contributing to the development of the Fijian economy. We aim to develop and empower landowner business participation and support the socio-economic development of villages in isolated parts of Fiji through road networks, community projects, and rural health awareness, especially women’s health care.
HFC Bank
Excellence in Innovation Award
HFC Bank
HFC Bank has been operating as a fully-fledged commercial Bank since 2014. The bank we classify as a one-stop financial solution provider.
HFC Bank is the only 100% local Bank with 75% shares owned by FNPF and 25% owned by Unit Trust of Fiji.
HFC Bank now has an asset size of over $1.8bn. The Bank has a staff complement of over 250 with 6 branches located in the main centres Fiji-wide. Distribution channels include eighteen (18) ATMS, ATM interchange with other Banks, internet banking, mobile banking and agency banking facilities.
HFC Bank takes pride in its 100% locally owned staff.
DHL
Premier Small Business Operating Internationally Award
DHL Express Fiji
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider. With over 100,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With international reach and local teams, we offer time definite door-to-door delivery around the world.
DHL Express commenced its operations in Fiji in 1976 and has a strong footprint in 11 Pacific Island countries as well.
We understand that the Small Businesses are as important, as the large corporates, to the economic growth of the country.
Since 1976, we have established ourselves as an industry leader focused on speed and timely delivery in Fiji and Pacific Islands and have become the go-to express logistics service provider.
As experts in international shipping, we simplify the complex world of global trade, with key focus on E-Commerce and online trade, we continue to support our customers to enter new markets so they can develop and grow.
Events like the PMIBA plays a vital role in the growth and marketing of businesses in Fiji.
We are pleased to be able to play a part in the economic growth of Fiji and we do so by connecting our customers to the world through cross-border logistics.
DHL has participated as a sponsor for the PMIBA in 2018, 2019 and 2022.
Vodafone Fiji
Excellence in Outsourcing Award
Vodafone Fiji
Vodafone Fiji operates as a partner market of Vodafone Group and is the leading provider of Telecommunications, ICT and Cloud services and solutions in Fiji. With over 28 years of market experience and circa 96% population coverage, Vodafone Fiji provides end-to-end connectivity solutions for both consumers and business customers.
While strongly embedded in Fiji, Vodafone has expanded across the Pacific, now operating in Samoa, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Kiribati, American Samoa and Papua New Guinea.
Vodafone Fiji is sponsoring the Excellence in Outsourcing category in this year’s Prime Minister’s International Business Awards (PMIBA) to recognize the importance of this growing sector and to celebrate the success of businesses and entrepreneurs who have invested in this multi-million-dollar industry, which has a potential to generate over 100,000 jobs in the next 10 years.
Vodafone Fiji has been a proud sponsor of the PMIBA awards for many years and encourages businesses to participate in the awards, as this results in recognition of business excellence, innovation and of course, aids in driving continuous improvement.
Swire Shipping
Excellence in Service Award
Swire Shipping
For 150 years, Swire Shipping has helped customers all over the world achieve shipping and supply chain efficiencies with our sustainable and innovative shipping and landside solutions. Our purpose is to enrich lives through connecting our customers and communities around the world.
Swire Shipping is proud to be sponsoring the Excellence in Service Award for the 2024 PMIBA. As a company with our heart in the Pacific, we wish to support businesses that has shown resilience and adaptability through their exceptional services throughout the pandemic. We believe that events like PMIBA ensures that businesses are recognized and acknowledged for their remarkable services to Fiji, this program also provides a platform to foster stronger relationships among leaders in the country.
We believe that events like PMIBA ensures that businesses are recognized and acknowledged for their remarkable services to Fiji, this program also provides a platform to foster stronger relationships among leaders in the country.
This will be Swire Shipping’s third year as sponsors as they did so in 2018, 2019, 2022 and now 2024.
Westpac Fiji
Premier Medium Business Operating Internationally Award
Westpac Fiji
Westpac is Fiji’s longest running bank, with 15 branches across the country and numerous branchless banking options including the Westpac Fiji mobile app, internet banking and a network of Instore merchants. Westpac have long championed sustainability, with a program that ensures the company is making a positive impact through its community and environment programs, and when it comes to maintaining social, environment and governance (ESG) standards across its operations.
We recognize the significance of the PM’s International Business Awards to Fiji’s economy especially now we are on the road to recovery through the pandemic. We appreciate the exposure this platform gives to boost local businesses in Fiji and its part of our commitment to helping Fijians succeed.
Telecom Fiji Limited
Executive of the Year Award
Telecom Fiji Limited
Telecom is a leading ICT Company in Fiji which has evolved over the last 122 years from basic landlines to now providing premium data services and end to end ICT solutions for businesses and government. Telecom owns and operates the country’s backbone telecommunications network infrastructure. Telecom is an equal opportunity employer, with over 550 people employed across the country.
Being a local company, Telecom is committed in supporting initiatives that recognize, develop and reward innovation and excellence, whether on an individual basis or at organization level. Partnership with the PMIBA program provides us an opportunity to contribute, and hopefully inspire others to do the same.
The awards program provides an opportunity for businesses to not only support this event and be part of something great and rewarding, but it also helps drive innovation, service excellence and inspires a culture of continuous improvement in businesses that compete for these awards. Ultimately, these improvements at organization level contributes to improvements at national level.
Telecom has been a sponsor of the PMIBA since 2013.
iTaukei Trust Fund Board
The iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB) was established by the Fiji government to foster the advancement of indigenous Fijians and Rotumans by promoting initiatives that will better their standard of living and enhance appropriate cultural traditions and values. iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB) contributes towards boosting the capacity of Fiji’s cultural sector through the provision of scholarships, specialist services in language, culture and heritage and financial assistance.
Reserve Bank of Fiji
Excellence in Fisheries Award
Reserve Bank of Fiji
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) remains committed to its partnership with Investment Fiji in supporting the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards (PMIBA), as it now reaches the 10th year of its sponsorship of the prestigious event. As the sponsor of the Primary Industry Excellence Award, the RBF is privileged to celebrate and recognise excellence and success across Fiji’s primary industries.
The challenges faced by the primary sector are varied and require ongoing innovation and collaboration. With its vision of Leading Fiji to Economic Success, the RBF seeks to ensure that the primary sector is equipped with resources to meet its potential, and be one of the engines of economic growth. The PMIBA is an important platform where those who get recognised articulate the story of business growth and resilience, and represent a wide range of the primary sector who are making an immense contribution to the growth of the Fijian economy.
Fiji National Provident Fund
Employer of the Year Award
Fiji National Provident Fund
The Fiji National Provident Fund is the country’s sole retirement savings fund. Established in 1966, the Fund has grown from humble beginnings to the $9.5 billion financial powerhouse it is today. The Fund collects compulsory and voluntary contributions from employers and members. It provides full and pre-retirement benefits for its 405,000+ members.
As a major investor and property owner, the Fund proudly supports the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, particularly the Employer of the Year award. Since our inception, we have had a close relationship with employers, because of the role they play in our members’ retirement savings. This is not just an award, but a recognition for the immense contribution of employers around the country, to the retirement savings of thousands of members and pensioners.
Tower Insurance
Excellence in E-commerce Transformation Award
Tower Insurance
Tower is one of Fiji’s most respected insurance companies, we’ve been looking after our customers when it matters most for 150 years. Since the late 1800s, we’ve grown to employ around 300 people in Fiji with nearly 30,000 customers across the wider Pacific. We provide general insurance products to protect the things you love and innovative solutions like Cyclone Response Cover, to help Fijians navigate climate change.
We’re revolutionising how Pacific communities access insurance too, as the first insurer in Fiji to offer a fully digital customer experience. Our customers can now get a quote, purchase policies and manage their insurance online, via our signature self-service digital platform, My Tower.
By combining innovation with 150 years of experience, we’re reinventing insurance for a modern world and helping protect Fijian communities for many years to come.
Bank of the South Pacific
Premier Large Business Operating Internationally Award
BSP Financial Group Limited
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) is recognized for its strong commitment to the Pacific, a region which we are proud to call home.
In Fiji, BSP is the largest financial institution offering the full range of financial services including banking, Life and Health insurance and asset finance solutions through innovation and technology. BSP has the widest network of customer touch points with over 70 service outlets, 121 ATMs, over 2,500 EFTPoS Terminals and over 156 insurance advisors. BSP also has 38 Post Fiji agencies in the rural and maritime areas to assist members of these communities with basic banking services.
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