28/05/2026
MitoQ (from left to right): Donna Marris, Head of Global Supply Chain; Mahara Inglis, CEO; Yuan Watkins, Head of Regulatory and Compliance
Natural Health Products NZ has announced the winners of its annual industry awards, including the Supreme Award for the best overall entry:
| Supreme Award | Winner: MitoQ |
| Cawthron Institute Innovation Award | Winner: MitoQ Highly Commended: Anagenix |
| Forbes Packaging Marketing Award $2 Million and Over in Sales | Winner: BLIS Technologies Highly Commended: Vitaco Health NZ Highly Commended: Swisse |
| The FernMark Licence Programme Growth Award | Winner (Large Category): MitoQ Winner (Medium Category): Anagenix |
| Sensient Corporate Social Responsibility Award | Winner: Anagenix |
Emerging Talent Award Outstanding Contribution to the Industry | Winner: Phillipa Thompson Peter Lehrke |
The awards were presented at Summit 2026, during Wednesday’s glittering GMP Pharmaceuticals Gala Dinner & Awards Night.
Announcing the award winners, Natural Health Products NZ General Manager Kerry Warn says this year’s awards reflected the high standards of innovation, creativity, and integrity in the industry.
“Recognising and celebrating excellence in our sector is one of the association’s core strategic pillars. Our membership comprises around 140 companies with diverse skills, sizes, market strengths who collectively contribute over $2.3 billion to New Zealand’s economy.
“These awards are testament to their success in playing a vital role in New Zealand’s volume to value success story.”
Kerry says judges were delighted and impressed with the high calibre of nominations for the inaugural Emerging Talent Award. This award highlights those new to the industry who not only excel in their current role but also show the potential to become future leaders, innovators, and ambassadors for the sector.
The association also recognised Peter Lehrke with the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award. This award acknowledges not just an impressive career, but the generosity, vision and commitment Peter has brought to the industry for more than 30 years.
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From left, Mahara Inglis, CEO, MitoQ; Phillipa Thompson, Brand Champion, Anagenix; Kelda Hunter, B2B Marketing Lead, BLIS Technologies; Chris Johnson, Managing Director, Anagenix