Next Aotearoa Award

The supreme award for the organisation or leader contributing most significantly to a sustainable, regenerative future for Aotearoa New Zealand.

This award is not entered directly. Judges select the winner from across all category winners, recognising the entry that best demonstrates exceptional ambition, system-level impact and the potential to create lasting change for Aotearoa New Zealand.

The winner will be announced at the Awards night on 26 November 2026. Buy tickets here.