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The region’s businesses and leaders will be recognised across eight categories at the 2026 Yorb Hawke’s Bay Business Awards in Napier on Friday November 13.This year’s theme, Built to Rise, reflects the resilience, adaptability and determination our business community continues to demonstrate.
The eight categories are Excellence in Business, Best Micro Business, Outstanding Social Impact, Leader of the Year, People’s Choice, Outstanding Māori or Pasifika Business, Best Emerging Business and the Supreme Award.
Madeleine Sami returns as MC for the second year, leading an evening featuring a three-course dinner, entertainment, opportunities to connect with other local businesses and the announcement of the 2026 winners.
The awards are also an opportunity to bring your team together and celebrate the year’s achievements, host clients, support other local businesses and enjoy an evening away from the day-to-day demands of running a business.
We are grateful to principal sponsor Yorb, category sponsors EIT, MediaWorks, 2degrees, Unison Networks, Napier City Council, Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc and Heretaunga Hastings, and our supporting sponsors for making this year’s awards possible.
The evening will be held at the Napier War Memorial Centre from 6pm to 10.30pm. Individual tickets and tables of 12 are available.
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War Memorial Centre Napier, 48 Marine Pde, Napier South, Napier 4110, New Zealand, Napier
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