2024 Key DATEs
Entries open: 1 – 31 May
Judging week: 24-28 June
Compliance checks: 1-19 July
Finalists announced: 2 September
Gala dinner and winners announced: 10 October
Calling products and businesses that:
Are new to market (less than three years old).
Demonstrate innovation in formulation, production, process, or distribution.
Have a sustainable lifecycle considering environmental, social and economic outcomes.
Showcase exceptional food technology and food safety.
Deliver an outstanding customer experience.
2024 is your year to shine!
Process
Entries open on 1 May 2024 online using our digital portal. You will find a link to the portal on this page. Before entering, check out the award categories and criteria, 2024 Terms and Conditions, and relevant case studies.
The steps for entry are:
Enter the online portal and create your unique username and password. You will need to do this even if you have entered the awards previously.
Start your application; you can use the ‘save and exit’ function to pause an incomplete entry at any time.
You must complete and submit your entry, including payment, prior to 11:59 pm on Friday 31 May 2024. You will receive an email confirmation of entry when the details are complete and credit card payment has been received.
Wait to receive delivery instructions for judging week, which will be emailed to you in June.
You’ll be notified on Monday 2 September 2024 if you have been successful in becoming a finalist.
Entrants, finalists, sponsors and industry are invited to celebrate their success and achievements at the New Zealand Food Awards gala dinner in Auckland on Thursday 10 October 2024.
If you need assistance at any step of the way, contact our team and we’ll happily help you out where we can.