Awards
Congratulations to Our 2026 Finalists!
Hancocks
Outstanding Bartender
Dewi Barbeiri – Truth or Dare
Justin Ydia – Gilt
Trent Brosnahan – Mo’s Bar
Vanessa Vega – Sky Bar
Long Burroughs
Outstanding Front of House
Dewi Barbieri – Truth or Dare
Emma Mondon – Prego
Philip Stack – First Mates, Last Laugh
Ryan Oliver – Panacea
Anchor Food Professionals
Outstanding Chef
Jo Pearson – Alma
Andrew Hanson – Amano
Glen File – Gilt
Rio Pranata – Ambler
Silver Fern Farms Outstanding Emerging Hospitality Talent
Adhitia Firmansyah – Amano
Ellie Sims Hilditch – Amano
Oscar Norris – Prego
Leon Sittisart – Panacea
Hospitality NZ
Outstanding Sales Experience
Angie Atkinson – Blanc
Logan Richmond – Sawmill Brewery
Ryan Kennedy – Hancocks Family Merchants
Sam Vine – McLeods Brewery
Clyth MacLeod
Outstanding Producer
Clevedon Buffalo Co
Curious Croppers
Man O’ War
Urbanaut Brewing Co
Restaurant Association
Hospitality Hero
Angie Atkinson – Blanc
Dany Dentith – Panacea
Renee Coulter – Coco’s Cantina
Theodore Tjandra – Truth or Dare
Bidfood
Outstanding Café
D.O.S.E.
Re.union
Rumours
Two Little Chickens
Lewisham Foundation
Outstanding Beer Experience
Northern Line
Sawmill Brewery
The Beer Spot
Two Fold
Skrewball Peanut
Butter Whiskey
Outstanding Cocktail Experience
Caretaker
Deadshot
Definitely Maybe
Truth or Dare
Bepoz
Outstanding Innovation & Sustainability
Ahi
Project Hydrosol
Sawmill Brewery
Truth or Dare
Blanc
Outstanding New Establishment
Agnes
Bistro Saine
Ground Wine Bar
Manaia Seafood Eatery
Mother
Odd Socks
Outstanding Distributor
Bidfood
Blanc
Hancocks Family Merchants
Tickety Boo
Red Bull
Outstanding Local Establishment
– North
Cave á Vin
Cousin Scott’s
Duo
Moreno
Franklin Local Board
Outstanding Local Establishment
– South
Bianca
Hill House Café
Little Jimmy
The Bramble
St Germain
Outstanding Local Establishment
– Waiheke & East
Man O’ War
Tantalus
The Heke
Three Seven Two
Water Boy
Eclectic Furniture
Outstanding Local Establishment
– West
Bar Martin
Burnt Butter
Fabric
iTi
OneMusic
Outstanding Local Establishment
– Central
Coco's Cantina
Mo’s bar
Prego
Truth or Dare
