NZ Hospo Awards

A Big Night Out for Hospo

Our Story

The NZ Hospo Awards were created by Craig and Steph to celebrate the people and businesses that make Aotearoa's hospitality industry so special. What started as a successful Waikato event is now rolling out region by region, with Bay of Plenty next and Queenstown to follow.

The Bay of Plenty Hospo Awards are Here!

Celebrating the people and businesses that make Bay of Plenty's hospitality industry so special. Nominate your favourite local hospo business now.

  • NOMINATIONS


    Closing Monday 7 September, 10PM

    Know a hospo business, team or individual worth celebrating? Nominations only take a few minutes and it's a genuine chance to put someone on the map. Whether it's your favourite local, a mate's café, let’s celebrate them.

    NOMINATE A BUSINESS

  • TICKETS


    28 September 2026 | The Cargo Shed, Tauranga

    Join us at The Cargo Shed for a night of great food, good company, and celebrating the best of Bay of Plenty hospo. Whether you're an operator, a supplier, or just love the local scene, you'll be in the right room.

    BUY TICKETS

  • SPONSORSHIP


    Back the Big Night Out for Hospo

    Want to get behind the industry? We'd love to hear from businesses keen to sponsor the upcoming Bay of Plenty Awards or one of our future regional events. Packages are tailored to suit — let's have a yarn about what could work.

    BECOME A SPONSOR