The TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards is unique in that it is the only awards programme in the country that focuses on the essential business disciplines, and business benefits, of great marketing. Now in its 31st year, the Awards is a celebration of the collective excellence in creative and strategic thinking that goes into award-winning marketing.

Each year, the Awards seek to recognise the many ways in which exceptional marketing and marketing professionals shape successful businesses across communication, creativity, design, product development, service experience, and internal culture, all while ensuring that the discipline keeps moving forward.

The 32 Awards made up of 30 categories are split into three divisions: Marketing Excellence Awards, Short-Term Marketing Initiative Awards, and Individual Awards.

Key dates to be aware of include:

• Call for entries: 27 April
• Entries close: 3 June at 5pm
• Rounds 1 and 2 of Judging: June - Aug
• Finalists Announced: 29 July
• Awards Night: 14 September, Spark Arena, Auckland

The TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards are run as a partnership between the Marketing Association and NZ Marketing magazine.

For further information pertaining to the Awards, including details on how to enter, a list of categories, specifics on the judging process and FAQs, visit the TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards website.