One month to go - New Zealand Marina of the Year Awards
by New Zealand Marina Operators Association 13 May 08:37 NZST
One month to go - New Zealand Marina of the Year Awards © New Zealand Marina Operators Association
We have a huge amount to be proud of in this industry. It's time to celebrate our success.
The NZMOA Awards are now open for 2026 with categories for marinas, boatyards and associates, no matter how big or small, and whether located in a small town or city.
Categories
- Marina of the Year
- Boatyard of the Year
- Outstanding Initiative - for Associate Members
- Outstanding Initiative - for Marinas and Boatyards
- Outstanding Individual Contribution (by nomination)
Benefits
- Showcase your operation to your marina industry peers
- Demonstrate your success to your customers, local communities and stakeholders
- To foster staff pride and team culture
- For associates, to tell your story and highlight your innovation and value to the marina and boatyard market
- Preparation of the entry itself can be a valuable opportunity to consider your business from an external perpective and to involve staff in this process. Judges provide written feedback.
Judging process
The initial entry form includes a series of questions to help the judging panels understand your marina, boatyard or project and how it stands out. You may be asked to take part in an online interview.
Fairness is important and panels consist of industry experts and respected independent judges who are selected to ensure no conflicts of interest with each category's entrants.
Free support is only an email/phone call away
Get feedback from awards organiser Zoe Hawkins from NZMOA, who has been involved in a number of awards programs over the years, to help make it easy - book a call, or email through questions. Reply to this email.
Timeline
Entries close on 8 June 2026. Finalists will be announced in August. Winners will be named at a gala dinner at the New Zealand Marina and Boatyard Confence in Tauranga in September.
Make a start
Testimonials from past winners
"Boatyard of the Year was a proud milestone, earned through excellence, skill, teamwork, and trust." - Rhys Dempster, Bay of Islands Marina.
"We felt gaining the award acknowledged the amazing work ethic and commitment our team have to providing quality solutions to our customers and also gives our existing clients and potential new clients the confidence in trusting us to look after their needs." - Jane Wilkes, Dixon Manufacturing.