Entries for the 2021 programme are open until 16 May.
This year's Awards programme introduces five new categories to reflect the evolving and diverse nature of our industry, including a Best COVID-19 Response category.
2021 Categories
Click on each category to view the 2021 assessment criteria.
Individual Awards
- Best Emerging Event Professional 2021 - Sponsored by ChristchurchNZ
- Best Established Event Professional 2021
- Best Event Sponsorship Professional 2021
Excellence Awards
- Best Arts or Cultural Event 2021
- Best Business Event 2021 - Sponsored by ChristchurchNZ
- Best Community or Not-for-Profit Event 2021- Sponsored by Kennedy Park
- Best COVID-19 Response for an Event 2021 - Sponsored by ChristchurchNZ
- Best Event Marketing 2021
- Best Lifestyle Event 2021
- Best Local Government Event 2021
- Best Major or Mega Event 2021
- Best Music Event 2021 - Sponsored by Red Badge
- Best Sports Event 2021 - Sponsored by Kennedy Park
Support Awards
Achievement Awards
- Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award 2021- Sponsored by Kennedy Park
- New Zealand's Favourite Event 2021 (by public vote) - Sponsored by Fresh Info
Terms and Conditions of Entry
Click here to download the Terms and Conditions of entry.
Including details on the judging process, supporting materials and confidentiality.
Qualifying Period
All events entered for the 2021 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards must have taken place (either started or concluded) between 2 September 2019 and 5 April 2021 inclusive (19 months).
