Key Dates

Important dates for the 2027 Awards

Event	Date
Entries Open	Early December 2026

Launch Events Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch	26 January 2027 (Akl) 27 January 2027 (Chc) 2 February 2027 (Wlg)

Webinars Secrets to Nailing Your Entry	9 February 2027 11 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