The Katikati and Waihi Beach Community Awards are an acknowledgement of excellence in all sectors of the community within the Katikati and Waihi Beach region.

We are an active and creative community where locals love to live, and visitors want to come back to.

But this is not something that just happens.  A tremendous amount of passionate work goes in behind the scenes of all our wonderful community and business organisations.  These awards are a chance to recognise those important and hard working groups and individuals.
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The Goals of the Awards

COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES (PEOPLES CHOICE)

• To showcase our sports, volunteer and arts community
• To inspire more volunteers
• To acknowledgement of service, retail and hospitality businesses direct from their customers
• To instill pride in our community 

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE CATEGORIES (JUDGED)

• To inspire businesses to succeed and grow
• Topromote our business community
• To grow business acumen and skills
• To retain businesses within the Region
• To attract new business and development

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Criteria

​Community Groups and Businesses from with the Katikati and Waihi Beach ward are eligible to enter the awards. 
Terms and Conditions for the Business Excellence Section: 
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