The Grand Business South Awards 2025

Enrol now to be featured among the best and brightest businesses in the Southern region.

Entering the business awards is your chance to shine and showcase your company's achievements. It's an opportunity to gain recognition, boost team morale, and stand out in your industry. Don't miss the moment to celebrate your hard work and potential success.

Entries are free and consist of only 5 questions:

Tell us about your business.
What makes your business a strong contender for winning this category?
What sets your business apart?
How has your business grown or evolved in the last year?
What's next for your business?

Enter now

Important dates

Entries close Monday 14th July, 5.00pm
Judging begins, 1st to 15th August 2025
Finalists announced end August 2025
Awards Gala 20 November 2025

Read the Entry Guide here.

Enter your business into The Grand Business South Awards 2025

SECTOR EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Excellence in Service
Excellence in Retail
Excellence in Hospitality
Excellence in Tourism
Excellence in Marketing
Excellence in Customer Experience
Excellence in Workplace Injury Prevention
Excellence in Manufacturing
Excellence in Exporting
Excellence in Science & Technology

BUSINESS PRACTICE AWARDS

Excellence in Sustainability
Excellence in Innovation
Excellence Strategy & Planning
Excellence Best Emerging Business

SPECIAL AWARDS

Entrepeneur of the Year
Honours an entrepreneur.

Distinguished Leader | Dunedin City Council
Honours a high-achieving individual. This individual has made exceptional and distinctive contributions to business, particularly in the Otago region.

People's Choice
All finalists will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award, which is open to the public to vote for their favourite business.

The Grand Supreme Business of the Year | The Grand
All businesses in the awards are eligible for this category. The winner of this award is selected by the judges from the winners of each category.