The judging panel consists of over 30 Waikato business leaders, and takes place over two stages. We are proud to have 2degrees as the sponsors of our judging process, helping the judges to do the great job they do, just as 2degrees are Fighting For Fair for Kiwi Business.

Judging steps

In the first stage of the process, the judges will review your written application and decide which businesses will progress to stage 2.

Stage two includes a site visit, which will take about two hours. The judges will ask questions including about your application, your business and anything else they might find relevant.

The judges will then decide who the finalist and winners are for each category and supply feedback which will be shared with your after the Gala Dinner.