Third-generation Roxburgh company Jimmy's Pies won the business excellence award at the Central Otago Awards, presented in Roxburgh.
Owner Denis Kirkpatrick employs 30 staff and bakes 20,000 pies every day.
The judges were impressed by the company's "sustained business excellence" and enduring commitment to "town and region".
From 18 finalists, nine individuals and businesses were recognised across seven categories in the annual awards, organised and hosted by the Central Otago District Council.
Kenzie's success over a range of cultural interests impressed the judges. She recently received the gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Rosie has a 10-year association with St John, and led New Zealand's youth team to world champion status.
Of Te Arawa descent, Breiana has organised huis involving the wider community, was marketing director of the school's young enterprise company and organised a fundraiser for the 40-hour famine.
Three people received community service awards - Fred Peyton, Gordon Divers and Joan Stevens.
Mr Peyton was instrumental in the formation of Central Otago Wastebusters and is still involved in educating the community on environmental issues.
A community stalwart for more than 50 years, Mr Divers has long associations with St John and Civil Defence. A JP, he also co-ordinates the Central Otago Masonic Mobility Scooter Scheme.
A life member and patron of the Alexandra Museum, Mrs Stevens has also contributed to the Alexandra branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists. Her award was collected by her daughter, Sydney Mulligan, and her son, Joe Stevens, as she is recovering from a stroke.
The apprentice award went to Tyler Berland, who works at Urban Edge Hair Design in Alexandra. She impressed the judges with her advanced technical skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to customer service.
The Old Doctor's Residence, a luxury bed and breakfast in Naseby, won the tourism award, owners Jan and Grant Bean having impressed the judges with their "quality comprehensive package".
Guest speaker at the awards was brand strategist Brian Richards, who was involved in the creation of the "Central Otago, A World of Difference" brand. He told the audience regional identity was very important when selling products to the world and told the audience Central Otago was well positioned in that respect.
"You, as a people, have got your sense of place in the world strong in your hearts."
The challenge was to make sure that was passed on to the district's young people, he said.
Each of the winners was presented with a handcrafted trophy, moulded from recycled glass and inspired by Central Otago's distinct landscape, history, contours and colours.
