The Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand’s longest running regional competition and the event is proudly owned and managed by the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society.
The awards honour the incredible talent in Hawke’s Bay winemaking and are crucial to our region’s winemaking community and reputation. By identifying, promoting and celebrating excellence in the industry, we acknowledge the contribution winemaking makes to the economic, cultural and social wellbeing of Hawke’s Bay.
One of the world’s great wine capitals
Hawke's Bay has been announced as a Great Wine Capital of the World, confirming the region's reputation as New Zealand's Food and Wine Country.
2025 Awards Night
The Bayley's Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards dinner - date and location to be confirmed!
Key Dates
- Wine & Cellar Door Entries Open - 1 July 2025 - Enter Here
- Entries close – 15 August 2025
- Judging – 23 & 24 September 2025
- Sponsor & Industry Tasting – 25 September 2025
- Awards evening – TBC
Run by a passionate team
The society runs the Bayleys Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards alongside a committee of winemaking experts.
- Nick Picone | Sacred Hill - Chair
- Matt Kirby | Clearview Estate
- Kerry Rich | Society Executive
- Tim Creagh | EIT / Te Pukenga
- Rod Easthope | Easthope Family Winegrowers
- Chelsea Abramoff | Church Road
For any queries, contact the Events Manager at awards@hbap.co.nz.