Electric ferry firm gets special award at Wellington Regional Business Awards 2023

East by West Ferries has won a special category award for Excellence in Sustainable and Environmental Practices at the 2degrees Wellington Regional Business Excellence Awards presented on November 17.

The Wellington ferry company officially launched its first electric vessel the Ika Rere in December 2021.

The 15^th annual awards were organised by the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce to celebrate businesses that contribute to the region’s vibrant and successful business community.

“It was a real honour to be involved in this evening which recognises some of our most amazing businesses,” says Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce chief executive Patrick McKibbin.

 “This year we had 40% more entries than ever before, which meant our judges really had a task on their hands to select the finalists. From over 45 finalists we had some very special winners.”

The awards were also a chance to induct four businesses into the Wellington Region Business Hall of Fame.