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NZ Compare Awards 2024: A New Experience for All

We are thrilled to announce exciting changes for the 2024 Awards! 

This year, we are introducing a new format that combines the best of both worlds:

An IN PERSON finalist event

and;

An ONLINE winner announcement.

Given the current economic climate, this unique approach will allow more companies and staff to experience the camaraderie, celebration and competition of the NZ Compare Awards, whilst reducing costs to entrants and ensuring maximum participation, reach and exposure for sponsors, winners and finalists.

Finalist Event – 19 November 2024 – Central Auckland

The finalist event will be an exclusive, semi formal event allowing all entrants to come together, network, and hopefully, celebrate being announced as a finalist!  

The event will be a fantastic opportunity for teams to connect and recognize their hard work, share experiences, and enjoy the company of industry peers with a bit of tension as you wait for the finalists to be announced.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, attending the finalist event will be free of charge for entrants!* 

Attendees can expect a fun and entertaining evening filled with some scrumptious food, delicious local beverages, music, and inspiration.  If your business is lucky enough to be crowned a finalist, we would hope to see at least one person from your team attending the event to receive your finalist’s certificate, take some snaps and revel in the industry recognition.

Even if you don't become a finalist, attending the event is still an excellent opportunity to celebrate your achievements as a team and strengthen our industry community.  So, put on your glad rags, and get ready to enjoy an evening of celebration, entertainment, and networking with other outstanding businesses.

*2 Free tickets per entrant / category -  Further tickets available subject to request & availability  

 

Awards Night – 10 December 2024 – Online

The announcement of the winners for the 2024 NZ Compare Awards will take place at the start of December during a live, online, winner’s function. We'll pump through some music for virtual guests to socialise with their teams whilst you await the big announcements!   

We suggest getting your teams together, gathering around a big screen, and enjoying each other’s company as you wait for the announcement of winners!

By announcing the winners online, we are making the event accessible to everyone, regardless of location. This format ensures that all companies, no matter their size or budget, can be part of the excitement and it also allows for a broader audience to join in the celebration and recognition of the best in the industry. You can even invite your customers to tune in to the awards website or our Facebook page to watch the announcements as they happen! 

 

WINNERS ANNOUNCED - 10/12/2024

 

FINALIST EVENT & ANNOUNCEMENT - 19/11/2024

 

JUDGING BEGINS - 07/11/2024

 

ENTRIES CLOSE - 06/11/2024

 

ENTRIES OPEN - 01/10/2024

 

The Sapphire Room - Ponsonby Central

 

We're going back to our roots for the 8th Annual NZ Compare Awards - returning to the scene of the inaugaral awards held way back in 2017.... when we had an award for Best ADSL Plan, Starlink was like something out of Star Trek and the only 'Corona' we had to worry about was the beer.

The Sapphire Room is a gorgeous space, located on the first floor of the vibrant Ponsonby Central complex.  

Ponsonby Central
136 Ponsonby Road,
Ponsonby,
Auckland,
New Zealand

Google Map Link here

DETAILS FOR 2024 COMING SOON

We use a specialist online awards engine for submission of entries and judging.

Entries open October 1st 2024.

Simply click through, register and complete the relevant sections in the appropriate entry form.  Upload any associated documents and submit. 

Your entry will be checked and you will then be forwarded an invoice for the number of entries you have made.  This invoice can be paid by bank transfer or online with credit or debit card. 

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Sponsorship
Valued Sponsors Opportunities Prospectus

The NZ Compare Awards offer great value and exposure to a hugely relevant and engaged audience.  We are looking to establish new partnerships with companies and organisations who share our commitment to achieving excellence for consumers in the broadband, energy and mobile sectors. Our vision is to empower the everyday Kiwi, to make fully informed decisions through comparing what’s out there. 

Partnering with NZ Compare at the annual NZ Compare Awards will provide you with brand exposure, open doors for new partnerships and business relationships, and give your people, peers and business the chance to celebrate and support excellence. 

Shine the light on your vision at the NZ Compare Power, Broadband and Mobile Awards.

All sponsorship packages include a comprehensive marketing plan with coverage in the lead up to, at, and following the event.

You can download our Sponsorship Prospectus here or contact a member of the sponsorship team to discuss opportunities at awards@nzcompare.com

How to become a sponsor

Whether you are looking to sponsor an award category, perhaps a photo booth, drinks or you want to discuss other ways to make an impression, we can work with you to build a bespoke sponsorship package.

It’s simple, just contact our awards team at awards@nzcompare.com and we’ll take it from there.

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People's Choice Award — Power
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Best Customer Support — Mobile
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Judging
Judges 2024 Process

Judges for 2024 will be selected for their expertise across energy, broadband, mobile, technology and media.

In addition to the senior team at NZ Compare we will be collating an expert judging panel made up of some of New Zealand's leading journalists, technology writers, consumer champions and industry professionals.  

Our exemplary panel is 100% independent of any Internet, Power or Mobile retailer and their expert views, together with the opinions of the Kiwi public provide the scores for awarding the winners of the NZ Compare Awards.

All award entries will be assessed by an independent panel of industry experts. Our judging panel will review and assess each entry according to the criteria and merits, taking into account all information provided. Full and completed category submissions have the best chance, so be sure to include as much information as possible and adhere to the word limit. The judging panel will then select finalists and winners for each category.

For entries to be fully assessed, it is important that you provide as much detail in your entries as possible and specifically relate this to the entry criteria for each award. Greater transparency with the judges will enable them to score you fairly. All judges are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before participating. Judges will not be involved in any categories where commercial conflict could arise.

Our panel of seasoned experts will carefully review each entry against the judging criteria. Scores are collated and discussed within groups of judges moderated by our event team where required. The judging process will take place two weeks after entries close.

Darren McLean - Head of Sales & Service at Chorus NZ Ltd

Darren McLean - Head of Sales & Service at Chorus NZ Ltd

Darren has more than 20 years’ experience in Telecommunications leadership roles across 8 international markets with experience in mobile, financial services, fixed line, ICT and pay TV services.

As a former CEO for Digicel Pacific Ltd Darren helped to established a winning product portfolio to gain share in highly competitive markets across the region including the acquisition of Sky Pacific for the group.

Darren is passionate about sales leadership, marketing, and delivering great customer experiences. He currently leads the Sales & Service team for Chorus NZ Ltd after having spent the previous 14 years overseas in Ireland and the Pacific.

In his spare time Darren loves to explore new music and discover new parts of New Zealand.

David Court - Founder of theBit.nz

David Court - Founder of theBit.nz

David Court is the founder of theBit.nz, a platform focused on delivering clear, jargon-free tech news and insights for the New Zealand audience. With over 15 years experience in the industry (back in the UK), David has guided millions of readers through the often-confusing world of tech and hopes to do the same here in NZ.

Ben Morris - Advertising & Parternships Manager at realestate.co.nz

Ben Morris - Advertising & Parternships Manager at realestate.co.nz

Ben brings a wealth of experience and industry insight to the NZ Compare Awards as a judge this year. With a strong background working with advertisers across the power, broadband, and mobile sectors (to name a few), Ben has been instrumental in shaping successful campaigns and driving awareness and growth in these sectors.

Currently serving at realestate.co.nz, one of New Zealand’s leading property portals, Ben leverages a deep understanding of the advertising landscape to help clients effectively reach their desired home-moving audiences. He has played a pivotal role in creating innovative strategies and delivering impactful solutions that resonate within the competitive utilities market.

Ben brings a keen eye for excellence and a passion for recognizing standout achievements in this field, ensuring that the NZ Compare Awards continue to highlight the best in the industry.

 

Gavin Male — CEO at NZ Compare

Gavin Male — CEO at NZ Compare

Gavin is the Founder and CEO of NZ Compare and it’s suite of comparison brands. Before he founded NZ Compare, Gavin worked for a range of leading online businesses in the UK, Europe and the US. A Physics graduate from the University of London who is passionate about digital marketing and comparison progression in NZ.

Gavin is a professional, experienced Managing Director and Digital Professional with over 15 years of online marketing experience and has been two times short-listed as UK Digital Entrepreneur of the Year (2013, 2014).

Gavin founded NZ Compare after relocating to New Zealand with his young family in 2014 and struggling to compare and find a suitable broadband provider for his needs and Broadband Compare, the first of the NZ Compare websites was born.

Craig Young — CEO of TUANZ

Craig Young — CEO of TUANZ

Craig is passionate about the communications industry and the opportunity it offers for improving business and personal lives in NZ. He is currently the Chief Executive of the Technology Users Association of NZ (TUANZ), which as a member based organisation educates and advocates for the improvement of communication services across NZ. TUANZ has a proud history of providing leadership in representing the views and needs of the people and businesses that rely on communications technology every day.

In his previous role at Chorus, Craig led the multilateral engagement with industry stakeholders and customers. He was heavily involved in providing leadership in several industry sectors including Chorus' rural broadband commitments. He was responsible for the RBI Advisory Committee and has presented and represented Chorus at numerous Rural conferences. He was also heavily involved with commercial and regulatory efforts on behalf of TelstraClear in previous roles.

Alex Grace — CTO of NZ Compare

Alex Grace — CTO of NZ Compare

Alex is the CTO of NZ Compare and it’s suite of comparison brands, New Zealand's only comprehensive online comparison websites. Before founding NZ Compare, Alex worked for a range of leading online businesses in Russia for 5 years where he launched several successful online projects.

Relocating to New Zealand in 2014, Alex studied IT at Regent International Education Group and graduated in 2015. A very keen online gamer and all round technical wizard, Alex has very high demands around his broadband connection to the everyday Kiwi consumer. This perspective and day to day involvement in working with New Zealand retailers makes him a valuable addition to the Judging Panel.

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