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Entries are open from Monday 14 July, 2025
Entries close: 29 August, 2025, 4pm
All completed entries must be received on or before 4pm.
Judging Process: Week of 15 September, 2025
Judging panels convene to assess applications.
Business finalists notified: Week of 22 September, 2025
Pacific Business Trust informs all business entrants of the outcome.
Pacific Business Awards Event: 15 October, 2025
The Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
6pm networking, 7pm - 10:30pm awards and dinner.
Applications for all Awards open to non PBT members.
You can enter if you are currently operating a registered solvent Pacific business in Aotearoa.
Ownership of the business must be 50% by a person(s) who is of Pacific descent.
These awards are open to a business of any size, trading domestically and/or internationally.
You must read the entry guidelines and criteria when completing your entry.
Keep your responses relevant and succinct to the questions and category you are applying for.
You can apply for multiple categories in the online portal, and ensure you meet the category criteria.
Provide sufficient information so the Judges can evaluate your entry and make an informed decision. The judge's decision is final.
There are seven business awards we have this year. You can apply for more than one of the business categories.
Business Excellence in Retail
Business Excellence in Construction, Infrastructure and Trades
Business Excellence in Hospitality, Accommodation and Food Services
Business Excellence in Creative Arts
Business Excellence in Technology and Innovation
Excellence in Professional, Business and Support Services
Pacific Community Impact Award
Supreme Business Excellence Award
Download a PDF version of the Application Information here.