Best Places to Work Awards

Celebrating creative spirit, entrepreneurial vision, and workplace excellence.

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Celebrating the gold standard of workplace culture

The BTPW Awards recognise and celebrate the Kiwi organisations that nurture talent, invest in culture, build sustainable futures, and forge the way in workplace excellence. ​

So many great reasons to enter!

Showcase your commitment​
Cement your passion and dedication to continuous employee experience improvement and innovation.
Get recognised for your dedication​
Making the Awards shortlist is a significant achievement and acknowledgement of your hard work, let alone the prestige of being named a winner!
Share your story​
Share and celebrate your journey to workplace excellence. Inspire others to build a workplace where people thrive.​
Forge new connections​
Network and connect with like-minded Kiwi business leaders and share your passion for creating exceptional workplaces.
Attract and retain top talent​
Showcase your employee experience to attract talented people who are seeking a rewarding and nurturing workplace where they will thrive.
Put Kiwi businesses on the map​
Be part of the BPTW collective and put NZ on the map as a global leader in workplace excellence.
Sign up for the BPTW Annual Survey – the first step to entering the Awards.
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Are you leading one of NZ’s Best Places to Work?

Winners of the BTPW Awards are determined by the results of the BPTW Annual Survey. Here’s how it works:​

  1. Sign up for the BPTW Annual Survey and send it to all your NZ-based employees.
  2. ​Once the survey has closed, we’ll compile the Awards shortlist based on the Annual Survey results.​
  3. If you are shortlisted and wish to enter the Awards, you’ll need to complete an Awards submission, which is a more comprehensive set of questions about your business, employee experience, and community engagement.
  4. Come along to the Awards ceremony for a night of inspiration, celebration and connection, where the winners will be announced. ​

Organisation award categories

Overall Winner
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Large Workplace
400+ Employees
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Medium - Large Workplace
150-399 Employees
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Small - Medium Workplace
50-149 Employees
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Small Workplace
21-49 Employees
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Micro Workplace
5-20 Employees
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Spotlight award categories

The Spotlight Awards recognise organisations that have demonstrated outstanding effort in initiatives that create an amazing workplace environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating environments that promote belonging and diverse perspectives.

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Tools & Tech

Top-tier innovation and technology that enhances people’s ability to do outstanding work.

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Wellness

Supporting employees' physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.

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Community & Regional Impact

Creating a positive work environment that makes a significant impact in the community.

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Hear from past BPTW Awards Winners​

Tax Traders + Taxi
"As businesses, we need to continually improve how we care, nurture, and develop our people so they experience goodness, joy, and satisfaction at work."
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RML
"The data we’ve received from the BPTW survey has been invaluable to our continual improvement in providing the ultimate employee experience."
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GKC
"For GKC the importance of being recognized as a Best Place to Work lies in its ability to attract and retain top talent, enhance employee morale and engagement, and validate our company's commitment to employee well-being."
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FAQs

My organisation hasn’t taken the survey. Can we still enter?

Unfortunately, no. You must complete the Survey to be entered into the awards

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How much does it cost to enter the awards?

Nothing! By purchasing the Survey, you’re automatically considered to be shortlisted for the awards. There is no hidden or additional costs

Who are the 2024 Best Places to Work judges?

The judges selection is currently in progress — please visit again soon to find out more

How are the award winners selected?

After the Survey closes and finalists are chosen, our team will reach out for your final submission. This will involve sharing a bit more about your company initiatives so our judges can select the final winners

Can I attend the awards ceremony if I’m not part of a nominated business or Best Places to Work partner?

Absolutely! You’re very welcome to join us at the awards. Keep an eye out for when tickets are released to buy through our website. Remember to sign up to our newsletter where we will share more information about the awards ceremony

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