It’s that time of the year again! We are thrilled to announce the commencement of entries for the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand 2025 Awards for Excellence.

About the Awards:
The Awards for Excellence recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements, innovations, and contributions within the textile industry. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a rising star, these awards offer a platform to showcase your talents, projects, and initiatives that have made a significant impact.

Categories:
This year we have made a slight change to the Tensioned Structures Category. The size requirements for each of the three sub categories has changed. This can be seen on the website. We had 100 entries last year. Can we increase that number? Just like we have in the past, we will be inviting architects, landscape designers, exterior designers, teachers and students to have a look at the awards. We will also have the award entries available to view online.
There will be a People’s Choice Award, voted on by attendees of the trade show.

How to Enter:
Visit our website to access the entry guidelines and submission forms.
Choose the category that best aligns with your achievements or projects.
Complete the online submission form and provide all necessary documentation and supporting materials.
The deadline for submissions is Monday 5th May 2025.

Why Enter:
Gain recognition and exposure for your accomplishments within the industry.
Showcase your innovations, projects, and initiatives to a diverse audience of industry professionals and stakeholders.
Network with peers, experts, and potential collaborators.
All winning entries will be entered into the International Achievement Awards automatically this year.

Judging Process:
Entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges from across the industry selected for their expertise and knowledge within the textile industry and specific categories.
Winners will be revealed and celebrated on 25th July 2025 at the Lower Hutt Events Centre on .

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the achievements of your team and contributions to the advancement of the textile industry. We look forward to receiving your entries and celebrating excellence together.