Celebrating Kiwi Ingenuity: The 2025 David Awards

We’re so proud to once again be the primary sponsor of the David Awards, celebrating the determination, creativity, and success of New Zealand’s small businesses. This marks our fourth consecutive year supporting the awards, and every year we’re blown away by the stories, grit, and passion that shine through from the entrants to the finalists and then the winners.

Sponsoring the David Awards give us a front-row seat to the incredible work small businesses are doing around the country, and we’re honoured to help share their stories with our community, to get them the recognition they deserve.

These awards, however, wouldn’t be possible without the tireless effort of Heather, the founder, and her dedicated team of judges and organisers (see them here). Since 2008, they’ve poured their time and expertise into recognising small businesses across New Zealand, a true labour of love that continues to grow every year.

Learn more about the David Awards here.

Recognising the 2025 David Award Winners

This year’s winners represent the best of Kiwi innovation. From sustainable furniture to post-partum support, children’s playgrounds to mental health advocates, each business has made a real impact in its industry and community. Their commitment to quality, creativity, and purpose truly embodies what it means to be a New Zealand business in 2025.

Read more about the winners this year here.

The 2025 Winners

Take a moment to check out their websites and show your support for these incredible Kiwi businesses! Whether recognised for their innovation, marketing, growth, popularity, or as outstanding all-rounders, each of these businesses stood out among hundreds across different industries — meeting the criteria for their award categories the best (You can learn more about the award categories here).

Supreme Winner & Most Innovative Business - Spacebar Design

The Most Outstanding Fledgling Business - ISpy Nits

The Most Outstanding Established Business - The Cozy Corner

The Most Inspired Use of Marketing - Telescopicgoal

The Most Outstanding Social Impact - My Wonderland

Solo Meo - Julia Grace

People’s Choice - Dew Drops Postpartum Ltd

Why Voyager Supports the David Awards

At Voyager, we believe small businesses are the engine room of New Zealand’s economy, full of passion, drive, and ingenuity. As a Kiwi-owned and operated company, backing local businesses isn’t just something we talk about - it’s something we live and breathe every day.

Our goal is to help them stay connected and competitive by providing reliable broadband, hosting, cybersecurity and communication solutions tailored to their needs, whilst backing it up with award-winning support, answering calls in 60 seconds.

As Angela Hunter, Voyager’s Chief Revenue Officer puts it,

“Partnering with the David Awards lets us celebrate the Kiwi businesses who are proving big budgets aren’t a barrier to achieving great things. It’s been such a pleasure working with the David Awards team again this year to acknowledge and build awareness for what these awesome businesses are doing in their community. We’re always thrilled to help give these Kiwi businesses extra visibility and share their stories with our network and wish them every success into the future.”

Looking Ahead

As the primary sponsor, we see firsthand the heart and hustle that drives the small business community. The David Awards remind us every year just how much talent and innovation exists right here in Aotearoa and we’re so proud to support this continuing to be recognised.

We’re honoured to play a small part in celebrating that spirit, and we can’t wait to see innovative businesses the 2026 awards brings.

Small business owners - don’t miss out for 2026! Sign up for the David Awards newsletter here and get ready to enter next year. Recognition through the awards has been a game-changer for many past winners!