Entries are now open for the NEW ZEALAND BEER AWARDS.
Now in its 18th year, the New Zealand Beer Awards (NZBA) recognises excellence in the production of beer, and in the broader brewing industry. Theses awards are open to any commercial brewery or beer brewing business in New Zealand AND we also welcome INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES to enter in the international category (please see the Entry Guide for full details).
Entry Guide
If you’re interested in entering the NZBA, please take the time to read carefully over the Entry Guide. You may find it helpful to have the 2023 (US) Brewers Association Style Guidelines on hand also. Entry Guide and Style Guidelines have now been updated for 2024.
- 2024 NZBA Entry Guide
- 2023 (US) Brewers Association Style Guidelines
- Enter the NZ Beer Awards
- 2024 NZBA Entry Portal Help
Online Entry Portal
Entries will be submitted via the online portal entry. You can submit your entries HERE. For some help and tips on using the portal, please read over the attached Entry Portal Help document.
If you need support using the entry portal, please email [email protected]
Key Dates
> Online Entries Open 8 May
> Online Entries Close 16 Jun
> Send Entries to GVI Logistics, Christchurch 20 – 26 June
> Judging – Riccarton Park, Christchurch 3 – 5 July
> Awards Presentation Evening, Auckland 3 Aug
Gala Awards Dinner
The New Zealand Beer Awards Gala Dinner will take place on Saturday 3 August 2024, at the Hilton Hotel, Auckland, everyone is welcome. Tickets will be available via our website in June – HERE. We will send out more information in the coming weeks.
If you require any further infomration please email [email protected]