BUILT

TO RISE

STRENGTH • PROGRESS • ACHIEVEMENT.
TOGETHER, WE RISE HIGHER

KEY DATES

NOMINATIONS OPEN
18 MAY 2026

ENTRIES OPEN
16 JUNE 2026

ENTRIES CLOSE
10 AUGUST 2026

TICKETS ON SALE
2 SEPTEMBER 2026

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
OCTOBER 2026

AWARDS NIGHT
13 NOVEMBER 2026

Shining Bright: The Best of Business

The Yorb Hawke’s Bay Business Awards celebrates successful businesses across the region and benefits hundreds of entrants. Expert judges analyse business activities inside out, providing constructive feedback to help businesses grow. Award winners showcase an attractive commercial environment and lifestyle, inspiring the future of Hawke’s Bay business. It’s a prestigious and credible way to profile and challenge businesses.

Thank you to Engage Video Creation for producing our incredible awards videos

award categories

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS

Recognising overall business excellence in performance.

BEST MICRO BUSINESS

Celebrating outstanding small businesses.

LEADER OF THE YEAR

Recognising exceptional leadership and influence

BEST EMERGING BUSINESS

Celebrating new ventures with bright futures.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Voted by the community.

OUTSTANDING MĀORI OR PASIFIKA BUSINESS

Honouring cultural leadership and business excellence.

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL IMPACT

Honouring businesses making a positive difference.

SUPREME AWARD

The ultimate recognition of business excellence.

HOW IT WORKS

ENTER

Choose your categories and submit your application online

EVALUATED

Entries are judged by a panel of experienced business leaders

FINALISTS

Finalists are announced and invited to the awards celebration

CELEBRATE

Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and recognition

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WHAT APPLICANTS SAY

We were honoured to be recognised as one of the top businesses in the 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 category. While we didn’t take home the top spot, standing alongside so many outstanding local businesses is something we’re incredibly grateful for. Being acknowledged in such a competitive category means a lot to our family-owned and operated team - it reflects the hard work, heart, and dedication our crew brings to every single project every day.

Category Finalist

2026

AWARDS NIGHT

Friday 13 November 2026
Napier War Memorial Centre

An unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration and connection with Hawke’s Bay’s business leaders.

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