The 2026 ACE Awards are being held on 5 November.
This year’s refreshed awards programme showcases excellence in consulting, elevates the business of consulting and delivery, and celebrates culturally competent practice and strong client relationships across Aotearoa.
What are the ACE Award categories this year?
- Ace of Collaboration (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Impact (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Innovation (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Relationships (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Sustainability (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Value (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Small Business (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Medium Business (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Ace of Large Business (closed, shortlisted submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- He Tohu Auroa (open, submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Emerging Leader Award (open, submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Diversity and Inclusion Award (open, submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
- Futurespace Award (open, submissions close 11.59pm 22 June)
For more information about the 2026 ACE Awards, visit our awards platform.
Key dates for 2026
- 3 March: Expression of interest opens
- 31 March: Expression of interest closes
- 6 May: Shortlisted entrants notified
- 13 May: ACE Awards submissions open (shortlisted entrants only)
- 13 May: Submissions open for He Tohu Auroa, Emerging Leader, Diversity and Inclusion and Futurespace Awards
- 22 June: All ACE Awards submissions close
- July and August: Judging takes place
- 8 September: Finalists notified
- 5 November: ACE Awards Gala
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Contact
For any 2026 ACE Awards enquiries, please get in touch with the team:
Yasmin Rudman-Cruse // ACE Awards Operations Co-ordinator // yasmin@acenz.org.nz
Hannah Bryce // General Manager of Engagement // hannah@acenz.org.nz