They were feted and praised in Wellington, but Masterton wanted its opportunity to thank their winners and finalists in the Wellington Gold Awards, with a thank-you and award re-presentation at the Frank Cody lounge on Wednesday afternoon.
Wings over Wairarapa was the winner in the Vibrant Gold category, while bus company Tranzit won the Supporting Gold category.
Alastair Scott, owner of Matahiwi Vineyard, was a Global Gold category finalist.
The awards night in Wellington was on June 16.