About the Awards & Key Dates
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 businesses from across both Districts.
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 and Gastronomics.
Event Information
🏆 Awards Night: 15 October 2026 📍 Thames War Memorial Civic Centre
The awards night will bring together 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.
Key Dates for the Claymark Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards 2026
1 June | Business entries for Hauraki Coromandel Entry categories open |
31 July | Business entries for Hauraki Coromandel Entry categories close |
| 10 August | Public voting for People’s Choice open |
| 23 August | Public voting for People’s Choice close |
8 – 27 August | Judging of Hauraki Coromandel Entry Categories and Service to Business |
28 August | Finalists announced |
1 September | Ticket sales open |
| 1 October | Ticket sales close |
15 October | Business Awards Night at Thames War Memorial Civic Centre, 200 Mary Street, Thames 3500 |
