Event Details
Oct 1
Napier Conference Centre
The 2026 Hawke's Bay Wine Awards return to celebrate the very best of Hawke's Bay wine and food.
The Hawke's Bay Wine Awards is New Zealand's longest running regional wine competition, proudly owned and managed by the Hawke's Bay A&P Society. Each year, the Awards honour world class winemaking talent and highlight the vital role viticulture plays in the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of our region. With Hawke's Bay now recognised as a Great Wine Capital of the World, the event shines an even brighter spotlight on our region as New Zealand's Food and Wine Country.
Arrive to canapés and drinks, crafted from exceptional Hawke's Bay produce, and make the most of a relaxed evening of networking and connection before the celebrations begin. Then it's time to take your seat, as the Awards presentation and dinner unfold together, with the 2026 trophy winners revealed throughout the night. Guests will also have the chance to taste each of the award winning wines, alongside a seated meal showcasing the very best of the region.
More than just an awards ceremony, this event is the highlight of the year for the Hawke's Bay wine community. It is a night to connect, celebrate, and acknowledge the people and the wines that make this region world class.