Key Dates

Important dates for the 2027 Awards

Event	Date
Entries Open	Early December 2026 Enter Here

Launch Events	26 January 2027 (Auckland) 27 January 2027 (Christchurch) 28 January 2027 (Dunedin) 2 February 2027 (Wellington) 4 February 2027 (Hamilton) 10 February 2027 (Tauranga)

Webinar Secrets to Nailing Your Entry	9 February 2027

Entries Close	1 March 2027, 5 pm

Gala Dinner Tickets on Sale	Late January 2027

Finalist Announcements Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch	24 March 2027

Panel Judging Auckland	21 April 2027

Gala Dinner Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre	21 May 2027