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Excellence Award Programme 2026 Results

The Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand was delighted to recognise and celebrate excellence in hosted accommodation at our 2026 Awards Dinner, held as part of the BBANZ National Conference in Christchurch.

Our awards acknowledge members who consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences and demonstrate the high standards of hospitality that make New Zealand's hosted accommodation sector so special.

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

Highly Commended Exceptional B&B

415 Marine Parade
Tom and Esther Seymour

Tom and Esther have created a welcoming and memorable guest experience, earning recognition for their commitment to quality hospitality and attention to detail.

Winner – Exceptional B&B

The Olive Rabbit
Tim and Mary Wood

The Exceptional B&B Award recognises excellence across all aspects of the guest experience. Tim and Mary's dedication to hospitality, presentation, guest care and overall quality made The Olive Rabbit a standout recipient of this prestigious award.

Winner – Rising Star

Two Rivers Ohakune
Scott Tansley and Ula Tansley

The Rising Star Award celebrates businesses that are making a significant impact early in their journey. Scott and Ula have demonstrated exceptional promise, passion and commitment to delivering a high-quality hosted accommodation experience.

Supreme Award Winner

The Olive Rabbit
Tim and Mary Wood

The Supreme Award represents the highest honour presented by the Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand. This award recognises a property that exemplifies excellence in hosted accommodation and serves as an outstanding ambassador for our industry.

Congratulations to Tim and Mary Wood of The Olive Rabbit for this remarkable achievement.

Recognising Excellence in Hosted Accommodation

The Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand is proud to represent accommodation providers who deliver authentic hospitality, personal service and memorable experiences for visitors travelling throughout New Zealand.

We thank all members who participated in this year's awards programme and congratulate our winners and finalists for their dedication to excellence.

We look forward to continuing to celebrate and promote the very best of New Zealand hosted accommodation.

I would recommend adding a group photograph immediately below the introduction, followed by an individual photo beneath each award category. That layout tends to work very well on the BBANZ website and is easy for members to share. 

Information

We want to celebrate, recognise and share your ups and downs, the successes and hard work you put into your business with everyone.

Our Business Excellence Awards are really a case where size doesn’t matter.  They're about what you've done with your business and how you’ve you done it to make it into what it is today.

Our Business Awards comprise the Rising Star of the Year Award and the Exceptional Bed & Breakfast of the Year Award.  The Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year Award will be selected from the winners of these two categories.

The Essence of Bed & Breakfast Award is a stand alone category.  You may choose to enter just this Award category or a Business Award category and this category.

 

 
   

 

Start now ...

Download our Business Excellence Awards Programme 2026 Entry Pack 

Download our Essence of Bed & Breakfast Award 2026 Entry Pack  

and start your journey towards celebrating your success.

 

 

Who can enter?

Any member of Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand who has been assessed.

Why?

The Awards Programme provides you with the opportunity to be involved in a robust process that helps raise the profile of your operation and gain recognition for your achievements.

Categories - 

There are two categories to choose from:

Vision Insurance Business Awards:

Vision Insurance Rising Star of the Year Award - This Award is open to members who have been in business for fewer than two years. 

Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast of the Year Award - This Award is open to full members of the Association who have been operating their business two or more years.

 

Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year Award - the winner of this award is chosen from the winners of each of the two categories - Rising Star and Exceptional Bed & Breakfasts of the Year.

Vision Insurance Essence of B&B of the Year Award:

This Award recognises our members who go out of their way to provide an exceptional hosting experience for their guests within their business, their region and New Zealand.

Note

The awards are about celebrating you and your business and the size doesn’t matter.  They're about what you've done with your business and how you’ve you done it to make it into what it is today.

You may enter more than one category

 

Need help?

We have mentors who are available to help you with the entry process. Our two mentors - Scott McPherson, Omaka Lodge, and Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge are available to help you through the process.  Entering any awards programme is time consuming but so rewarding!  Scott and Angie will be available to help support you and provide you with plenty of guidance where needed.

Click here:  Mentor Programme Expression of Interest from Entrant to register for the mentoring programme.

Entries Close -  

30 April 2025

Be innovative, Be creative, Be concise & Celebrate your success

 

 

Vision Insurance Bed & Breakfast Excellence Awards Programme

Vision Insurance Bed & Breakfast Excellence Awards Programme

 
 
 

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