NorthDrill – WRKM Employer of the Year Award Winner 2025
Entries now open
The Northland Business Excellence Awards return for their 49th year, following a record year and exceptional calibre of entries in 2025. Entries are already coming in from across the region, spanning construction, professional services, hospitality and more.
New this year – streamlined entry
We’ve refined the Main Business category entry form, keeping the same valuable business review while making the process more straightforward and user-friendly.
Put your business forward
With 15 categories across all sizes and sectors, this is your opportunity to be recognised among Northland’s leaders, innovators and changemakers. More than ever, it’s important to share success stories and celebrate the resilience, ambition and talent in our region.
You’re not doing it alone
With one-on-one support, coaching clinics and feedback, our team is here to help you get the best out of your entry, and your business.
Why Enter? Hear from some of our winners:
2025 Northpower – Top Energy Supreme Winner – Far North Roading Ngā Ara o Te Hiku
“We’ve always been super proud of our business, but putting ourselves forward, and then winning, gave our team external validation that what we’re doing is truly excellent. We encourage others to give it a go and celebrate the recognition your mahi deserves.”
2025 Northpower – Top Energy Supreme Winner – Far North Roading Ngā Ara o Te Hiku
2025 Marsden Maritime Holdings Excellence in Business – Medium Winner – Villa Accounting
“Winning gave the Villa team a proud moment to pause, reflect and celebrate our hard work and care for clients. The process clarified our purpose. Enter! Embrace the support and proudly celebrate what you’re building.”
2025 Marsden Maritime Holdings Excellence in Business – Medium Winner – Villa Accounting
2025 Creative Northland Excellence in Creative Industries Winner – Mauri Tui Tuia
“This was an amazing experience, it affirmed our mahi and the place of Creative Therapies in supporting our tamariki and community here in Tai Tokerau. Winning supports our advocacy and efficacy with funders. The entry process helped us reflect on our business practices and being alongside such incredible local business gave a sense of belonging and shared purpose. We highly recommend the journey.”
2025 Creative Northland Excellence in Creative Industries Winner – Mauri Tui Tuia
Why enter?
Benchmark your business, build credibility and boost team pride.
Short on time? We have got you.
Business is busy, but a little planning goes a long way. Set aside time over the next few weeks and tackle your entry step by step. Our Awards team is here for you, including one on one coaching support.
Top tips:
– Break it into sections and share it across your team
– Use existing documents, reports, data and technology
– Start with an expression of interest to get underway
Ready to begin?
Start with an expression of interest and get underway today.
