Business Awards
Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
The 2026 awards celebrate a wide range of businesses - from start-ups and family-run enterprises to established employers, growers, retailers, tourism operators, service providers, and Māori-led organisations - highlighting those driving innovation, supporting communities, and contributing to a strong regional future.
Delivered biennially by Hauraki and Thames-Coromandel District Councils, and supported by an exceptional group of sponsors, the awards showcase the best of what our districts have to offer.
This years awards are proudly brought to you by our sponsors Claymark, Coromandel FM, Craig’s Investment Partners, Cooper Aitken, Pearl Bird Limited (Mei’s Dumpling), Harkness Henry, Gastronomics and Aeroview Garden Centre.
Event Information
🏆 Awards Night: 15 October 2026 📍 Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
The awards night will bring together around 150 business leaders from across Hauraki, Coromandel and the wider Waikato region to celebrate, connect and recognise success.
General admission tickets go on sale on 1 October 2026.
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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, Aeroview Garden Centre
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.”
Entry Categories for Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Businesses were able to enter up to two of the seven categories outlined below.
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
Recognising new and emerging businesses that demonstrate strong potential through innovation, resilience, customer focus, and early-stage success.
Employer Excellence Award
Recognising organisations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to their people by creating workplaces where employees feel valued, included, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Environmental Sustainability & Responsibility Award
Recognising businesses that actively reduce their environmental impact and embed sustainable practices into how they operate every day
Marketing & Digital Edge Award
Recognising businesses that use marketing and digital tools effectively to build their brand, reach the right audiences, and drive measurable business growth.
Māori Business Excellence Award
Recognising Māori owned and Kaupapa Māori led businesses operating in the Hauraki rohe that demonstrate excellence through a Kaupapa Māori approach, creating meaningful outcomes for whānau, hapū, iwi, and the wider community
Nomination Categories for Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
The community got to have their say about business excellence by nominating individuals and businesses for the Service to Business and People's Choice awards. People's Choice voting is currently open and closes on 23 August.
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.
Find out more about Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards
Please visit the Thames Coromandel District Council website - Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards for further information.
