2020 NEW THINKING AWARD
FOOD REVOLUTIONARY
MONIQUE FISO from HIAKAI
Brilliantly fusing her Michelin training with traditional Måori and Polynesian cooking, and challenging our pereptions of these cuisines. Monique's Mt Cook restaurant Hiakai was recently named in Time's Top100 Best Places to visit globally.
FAREWELL BILL SHEAT Haere ra, aroha mai
The Gold Awards team were very saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Sheat last week. We proudly honoured Bill as our Icon in 2019, for all his work and commitment to Wellington theatre and cinema. Above is the 2019 Icon video outlining Bill's many achievements...
2021 GOLD AWARDS CALENDAR
ENTRIES OPEN: Tuesday 6th April 2021
ENTRIES CLOSE: Friday 28th May
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: mid-June
2021 GOLD AWARDS DINNER:
Thursday 29th July, TSB Arena
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SEE THE FULL LIST OF 2020 WINNERS
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The Wellington Gold Awards are the
Wellington region’s premier annual
celebration of business.
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20 Years of Solid Gold
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GOLDS
This video looks back at The Gold Awards' supreme winners 1999-2017. They all, very ably, illustrate Wellington's evolving business landscape.
5 Great Reasons to enter the awards

With resources often stretched, putting yourself forward for business awards is not always at the top of the agenda.
Here are 5 great reasons why entering The Gold Awards could be ideal for your business.
2019
winners & finalists, event & photos