Hospitality New Zealand are proud to announce entries are open to the public for the 25th event.
The awards are steeped in history, recognising businesses and people across the hospitality and accommodation sectors, celebrating the success and excellence of our industry.
With 25 categories to apply for that span hospitality, accommodation, gaming and more, awards also include the illustrious Supreme Winner Award, and in a change from previous years, the winners of the People of the Year awards categories will be awarded at the Hospitality Social Evening 2023, held at Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen social evening on June 27.
Up to five finalists will be named in each category and businesses are encouraged to consider whether they can submit multiple categories.
Hospitality New Zealand chief executive Julie White says “These awards are the pinnacle of our industry. It gives all operators nationwide a chance to recognise and reward those who continue to excel and progress in our industry and create the highest possible standards for both their guests and their team.”
“Last year, when we held our first in-person awards for two years, I said every hospitality business and every worker out there deserves a medal for the guts and perseverance they’ve shown through what was probably the toughest period the industry has ever been through. I say it again – because the hits just keep coming but somehow, they keep getting up again.”
The Awards for Excellence 2023 will again be hosted by Hospitality New Zealand in conjunction with our long-time principle partner Lion New Zealand.
Lion New Zealand’s managing director Craig Baldie says Lion has proudly sponsored the Awards for 25 years and is delighted to be supporting them again for this anniversary year.
“We look forward to celebrating excellence in the industry.”
The Awards for Excellence 2023 black-tie dinner celebration will take place June 28 and will conclude the two-day #HNZ23 conference and trade show event at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland.
Entries close on April 14. For further information, and to enter, go to: https://www.hospitality.org.nz/s/awards
Finalists across all business and peoples categories will be announced on April 21.
