Grand Final Awards Dinner

Celebrating the achievements of the 2026 finalists across the horticultural industry.

Programme for the evening:

  • 5:45pm Welcome drinks and networking
  • 6.30pm Guests seated and welcomed by Master of Ceremonies, Patrick Malley, Managing Director, Maungatapere Berries and 2014 Young Horticulturist of the Year winner
  • Each of the five finalists will deliver a 3-minute presentation to complete the final round of the competition
  • 3-course alternate serve plated dinner
  • Awards will be announced throughout the evening with the overall winner expected to be named at around 9.30pm

    Tickets include welcome drinks & canapes, 3-course alternate serve plated dinner with complimentary drinks during dinner.

    Programme times are a guide and subject to change.

    Parking - on-site parking is limited and there are charges after the first 30 minutes.

     Nearby options:  Gate 1 Hospital Car Park  24/7 'pay by plate' parking or Gate 3 (via Gate 2) Ellerslie Race Course - Pay & Display

    Dress code: Business Formal
    Thursday 5 November 2026
    5.45pm onwards
    Novotel Auckland Ellerslie, 72 -112 Greenlane Road East, Auckland (For GPS enter 84 Ascot Avenue, Remuera)

    General Tickets

    Limited tickets available

    Single Ticket $190 incl. GST

    Please let us know before Friday 16 October if you have dietary requirements or food allergies that the Novotel caterers need to know about. The alternate serve plated dinner options may include meat and and fish. If you require a vegetarian option please let us know in advance.


    Purchase options: 

    GOT A QUESTION?

    Contact Shona Willis, General Manager, Young Horticulturist of the Year