Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Key date: Entries and nominations close: 31 July; People’s Choice voting opens: 10 August; People’s Choice voting closes: 23 August; Finalists Announced: 28 August; Awards Ceremony: 15 October.
Enter up to two categories:
- Community Contribution
- Customer Experience
- Employer Excellence
- Marketing and Digital Edge
- New and Emerging
- Excellence in Sustainability
- Māori Business Excellence
Service to Business - Nomination-Based Award
Nominate someone who has given their time, energy and enthusiasm to businesses in the community.
People's Choice Award - Nomination-Based Award
Nominate your favourite local business.
*There is one award for Hauraki and one for Thames-Coromandel
Entry Categories for Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
A business can enter a maximum of two categories:
Community Contribution Award
Celebrating businesses that strengthen communities through leadership, service, innovation, collaboration, and long-term commitment.
Customer Experience Award
Recognising businesses that consistently deliver exceptional service and memorable customer experiences.
Emerging & New Business Award
For businesses under three years old showing strong early success, innovation, resilience, and future potential.
Employer Excellence Award
Honouring workplaces where people feel valued, supported, included, and empowered to thrive.
Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility Award
Celebrating businesses actively reducing environmental impact and embedding sustainability into everyday operations.
Marketing & Digital Edge Award
Recognising businesses using marketing and digital tools effectively to grow their brand and reach customers.
Māori Business Excellence Award
Celebrating Māori-led businesses in the Hauraki rohe creating meaningful outcomes for whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider community through a Kaupapa Māori approach.
Nomination Categories for Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Two awards are open for nominations from the public:
Service to Business
Who are our local business champions? This category is for someone who has given their time, energy and enthusiasm to businesses in the community. The winner is decided by the judging panel.
People’s Choice Thames-Coromandel & People's Choice Hauraki
One for each District. Who do you think are the most awesome businesses in Hauraki and Coromandel? An opportunity for the public to voice their appreciation and support of local businesses. Winners decided by public vote.
Our 2026 Sponsors
Naming Sponsor: Claymark
Media Sponsor: CFM
Platinum Sponsor: Craigs Investment Partners
Gold Sponsors: CooperAitken, Pearl Bird Limited (Mei's Dumpling), Harkness Henry
Silver Sponsor: Gastronomics
Their support ensures these awards can celebrate the ambition, resilience, and enterprise that define our local business community.
Hauraki District Mayor Toby Adams acknowledged the importance of sponsor support:
“On behalf of Hauraki District Council, I want to extend a huge thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the Business Awards. These events simply wouldn’t happen without businesses and organisations stepping forward to back them. Your commitment helps us celebrate the innovation, resilience and success of our local business community.”
Find out more about Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Please visit the Thames Coromandel District Council website - Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards for further information.
Our Economic Development Team is out and about at Business After 5 events across the district - sharing information, answering questions, and encouraging entries and nominations. Come along to:
- Tairua: 4 June at Pepe Cafe
- Whangamatā: 9 June at The Whangamatā Club - 401 Port Road
- Thames: 2 July at Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
