Entries are now open for the 2025 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.
Now in its 27th year, the awards celebrate excellence across the hospitality sector, recognising outstanding businesses and individuals.
The Awards for Excellence is a two-night programme held as part of the #HNZ25 Hospitality NZ Conference and Awards in Wellington:
- Tuesday, 10 June – People’s Awards for Excellence, sponsored by DB Breweries
- Wednesday, 11 June – Business Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Lion
Entries open on 1 March and close on 9 April.
Businesses across the food, beverage, and accommodation sectors are encouraged to enter multiple categories to showcase their achievements. Finalists will be announced in June.
Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive, Steve Armitage, encourages businesses to take part and celebrate the industry’s success.
“These awards are an opportunity to shine a light on the people and businesses that make our industry great.
“Hospitality continues to be the backbone of our communities because of the passion and dedication of those within it. This is the time to come together and celebrate the kaupapa of what makes hospitality so special.”
A leading industry figure will also be chosen by the Hospitality New Zealand Board and inducted into the Hospitality Hall of Fame.
The programme’s highest honour, the Supreme Award, will be selected by independent judges from the category winners, recognising the pinnacle of excellence in New Zealand hospitality.
For more information and to enter, visit Hospitality New Zealand’s website.
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