Online entries will open each year from the launch.

No, all businesses and not-for-profit organisations can enter themselves.

If you nominate a business or social enterprise, we will make contact with them to inform them they have been nominated and send them the entry form to fill out.  Nominations are confidential, but you are welcome to let the organisation know you’ve made the nomination and encourage them to enter.

Any business or organisation can enter one category in its own right, or one sector category and one specialty category.

Judges will have the discretion to consider all entries as contenders for any of the specialty categories, as well as for the Westpac Tauranga Business of the Year Award.

Many businesses will be eligible for multiple categories.  You should choose the category that most suits the emphasis you wish to highlight in your entry.

No your entry should be submitted via our Online Entry Form, and include the information requested.  Entries in other formats and supporting information can be viewed by the judges when they visit.  We recommend you adhere to the word limits provided.

There is no cost to enter the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards. You will however need to purchase your tickets to the Black Tie Gala Dinner.

There is no prior notification of finalists.  They will be announced along with the winners on the night.