celebrating outstanding success and leadership
Cooperative Business NZ annual awards
The Cooperative Business NZ Annual Awards recognise outstanding leadership and success within the co-operative and mutual business sector.
Annual awards and cocktail evening
What is it?
One of the most popular events on the Cooperative Business NZ calendar, the Annual Awards evening is a night of celebration and networking.
Across a number of categories, organisations and individuals can be nominated for an award which is then judged by an independent panel. The nominations and judging take place between June and September and culminate in the Annual Awards cocktail evening. The night features canapés and drinks, an awards ceremony, supper and ample networking time.
Anyone can attend, regardless of whether you or your organisation is up for an award. It’s a great opportunity to connect with your fellow business peers and catch up with old and new faces from across the co-operative community.
Co-operative & mutual resilience
Enduring Service Awards
The Awards Evening also provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the longevity and resilience of the co-operative and mutual models.
Full members who have reached a milestone of 25, 50, 75, 100 or over 100 years operation as a co-operative or mutual are awarded an Enduring Service Award in this non-judged award category.
Reaching these milestones are testament to the longevity and sustainability of the co-operative model.
AWARDS OVERVIEW
AWARD CATEGORIES
Across various categories, organisations and individuals can be nominated for an award which is then judged by an independent panel.
Learn more about the criteria for each of our award categories plus our past winners.
Co-operative / Mutual of the Year
Leader of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Emerging Business of the Year
Emerging Leader of the Year
awards overview
KEY DATES
Nominations open: June
Nominations close: August
Finalists announced: September
Cocktail evening and awards ceremony: October
HALL OF FAME
Annual AWARD WINNERS through the years
Annual Awards
2024
Annual Awards
2023
Annual Awards
2022
Annual Awards
2021
Annual Awards
2020
meet the judges
our independent judging panel
Phil McKendry
Phil is the past Chair of EA Networks, RuralCo and past Executive Chair of Barhill Chertsey Irrigation. He has been on our judging panel for four years. He received the Outstanding Contribution to Co-operatives Award in 2016.
Alastair Hercus
Alastair Hercus is a Consultant at Buddle Findlay and is one of New Zealand’s leading experts on co-operative and mutual business structures. He has been a member on our Independent Judging Panel for the past four years.
Jeffrey Stangl
Jeff is the Director of International and Strategic Partnerships at Massey’s Business School, and Executive Director of the CPA Society of New Zealand. He joined the judging panel in 2022.