Club & Community Awards 2027: Every Club Has a Story Worth Sharing

5 October 2026

Circular 26-063

Relevant for Club Committees and Management

The Clubs New Zealand Club & Community Awards are about more than recognising excellence. They are an opportunity to celebrate the people, initiatives and achievements that make our clubs such an important part of communities across New Zealand. The awards recognise everything from community impact and outstanding volunteers through to excellence in operations, hospitality and member experience.

Importantly, the awards are designed for clubs of all sizes. Whether you have a few hundred members or thousands, there are opportunities to recognise the unique contribution your club makes to its members and community. There are also award categories dedicated to volunteers, community initiatives, food and beverage excellence, gaming operations and club excellence.

Now is a great time to start gathering examples that help tell your club's story. Photos, testimonials, participation figures, fundraising results, media coverage and examples of community impact can all help paint a picture of the difference your club makes.

Behind every club is a story worth celebrating. Whether it is a dedicated volunteer, a successful community initiative, an outstanding hospitality offering or a club that consistently goes above and beyond for its members, the Club & Community Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and share those achievements with the wider Clubs New Zealand community.

Entries for the Club & Community Awards 2027 are now open and close on 20 November 2026. Further information, including the Entrant Guidebook and awards categories, is available through the Awards Portal.

Club & Community Awards 2027: Every Club Has a Story Worth Sharing

Award Categories