A multitude of winners from technology industries took away were winners after last night's New Zealand International Business Awards 2009, which is organised by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise. Modtec Industries won the ‘Best use of design in international business' category and Gallaher Group Ltd won the ‘Best commercialisation of IP in the international business category. And BankLink, which recently expanded into the UK market, won the ‘Most innovative approach to international business' category. Winners are as follows:

Judges' Supreme Award Winner

Judges' Supreme Award Winner for International Business:

Beca

General categories

Best business operating internationally, under $10m:

Pitango Innovative Cuisine Limited

Best business operating internationally, $10m to $50m:

Emerald Foods Ltd

Best business operating internationally, over $50m:

Beca

Special categories

Most innovative approach to international business:

BankLink

Best use of design in international business:

Modtec Industries Ltd

Best commercialisation of IP in international business:

Gallagher Group Ltd

Best use of research and development in international business, supported by TechNZ:

Triodent Ltd

Leadership Categories

Emerging international business leader:

Mark Eglinton

Outstanding international business leader:

Bill Gallagher