The New Zealand Events Awards programme celebrates boundaries pushed, benchmarks set and innovations achieved in hosting events countrywide, according to Andy Scotland, the chair of the organiser of the awards, the New Zealand Events Association (NZEA).
“Events make a significant contribution to the economy, enhance New Zealand’s cultural status and provide locals and visitors alike with the opportunity to expand horizons and enjoy themselves,” she added.
“I’d like to congratulate the winners on their achievement, having emerged from a stronger field than ever to demonstrate excellence and the world class standards that local events are achieving.”
This year, five new categories were introduced to further celebrate and recognise the companies, personalities and contributors to the events industry. Reflecting the essential role of sponsors and sponsorship professionals, four are for these events industry players; a fifth category showcases the providers and creators of Business to Business events.
The winners are:
1. Best Community Event of the Year 2017
Waitangi Tuwharetoa Ki Pukawa Festival 2017.
2. Best Regional Event of the Year 2017
Pop-up Globe Auckland.
3. Best National Event of the Year 2017 sponsored by New Zealand Major Events
WOMAD New Zealand 2017.
4. Best International Event of the Year 2017 sponsored by New Zealand Major Events
2017 World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
5. Best Business Event of the Year 2017 sponsored by Celebrity Speakers
Pinot Noir New Zealand 2017.
6. Best Industry Supplier for an Event 2017 sponsored by Marsh Insurance
ILT Stadium Southland for the 2017 World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
7. Best CSR or Community Event Sponsorship of the Year 2017
Flight Centre Foundation Halberg Watersports Programme.
8. Best Arts or Cultural Event Sponsorship of the Year 2017 sponsored by Creative New Zealand
ASB for Auckland Lantern Festival.
9. Best Sports Event Sponsorship of the Year 2017
Barfoot & Thompson for World Masters Games 2017.
10. Emerging Event Professional of the Year 2017 sponsored by Eventfinda
Tim Day (NZ Trail Runs).
11. Event Sponsorship Professional of the Year 2017
Mike Wootton (ASB).
12. Event Professional of the Year 2017 sponsored by H3
Jennah Wootten.
13. New Zealand’s Favourite Event of the Year 2017 public vote hosted by Eventfinda
Repco Beach Hop 2017.
