In 1995 Bill Day led an expedition to find the sunken General Grant and its treasure, in the hostile environment of sub-Antarctica Bill and his team learnt many lessons about teamwork, risk, success and failure.

Bill Day was chosen as Winner of Ernst & Young's New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year in September 2000

The Ernst and Young New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year competition attracts several hundred leading businesses that have demonstrated flair and innovation in their products and services. In 2000 Bill was the winner and the judges stated, "as a result of Bill's unique entrepreneurial talent, he has infused his company with innovation and willingness to accept business risks"

On accepting the award, Bill commented, "I am indeed privileged to represent New Zealand and I feel very humble being awarded the title of New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year. That award reflects the commitment, creativity and innovation that springs from Seaworks' people each and every day, be it out there in the vessels around the world, or those toiling away in our offices."

In 2001 Bill represented New Zealand at the world final competition held in Monte Carlo. In 2002 he returned to Monaco as one of the judges for the 2002 World Entrepreneur of the Year competition.

Bill started his multi-million dollar business in 1979 as a commercial dive company. Today Bill's marine contracting company has its own fleet of vessels. The company lays under-sea cables, runs underwater robots, salvages sunken vessels, inspects oil rigs around the world and, more recently, has managed the marine work for Steven Spielberg movies.

Bill has built his business around strong teams, strong leadership, vision and risk and each project is carefully managed.

Bill is a very powerful speaker and his story is full of adventure, risk and excellent business lessons.