
The Grand Business South Awards 2025
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?
Important dates
- Entries close 14 July
- Interviews begin 9 July
- Finalists announced 21 August
- Finalist recordings 1 September
- Awards Celebration Dinner 20 November
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.