AWARDS NIGHT
When is the awards ceremony?
Tuesday, 10 November, 2020 at Cordis Hotel, Auckland.
What is the dress code for the awards night?
Black tie
How do I purchase tickets?
Click here to purchase tickets.
How much are tickets to the Awards Night?
Individual Ticket
MA Organisation Member: $225.00 + GST
Non-Member: $260.00 + GST
Table for 10 at TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards
MA Organisation Member: $2,050.00 + GST
Non-Member: $2,450.00 + GST
Can I get a refund on my tickets?
You may reassign your ticket to another person from your company by notifying the Marketing Association in writing no later than 3 working days before the event. If you are unable to arrange a replacement, a full refund will be made provided written notification is received 3 working days before the event. There will be NO refunds for cancellations received after this date or ‘no shows’ to the event. To reassign or cancel your registration please contact the Events Team.
Please contact the events team – [email protected] – for all ticket enquiries.
ENTRIES
TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards 2020 ENTRIES NOW CLOSED!
The finalists will be announced at the end of July. For any enquires regarding your entry or the judging process please email [email protected].
Is there anything new about entering the TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards this year?
We have removed the Best Export Marketing Strategy category and added the following categories:
- Agriculture (new Sector Award)
- Education (new Sector Award)
Other changes to this year’s categories:
- The Young Marketer of the Year Award has been renamed to the Young Marketer of the Year Award
- You are not eligible to enter the Long-Term Marketing Excellence if you have won this category in the past 3 years).
The complete list of categories is available here.
We understand the current operating environment is unlike anything we have experienced before. To assist you with your entries this year, we are offering a special rate on all entry fees. The full details with regards to entry fees can be found on this page under the heading “How much does it cost to enter?”
What is the difference between the Sector and the Excellence Awards?
The Sector Awards recognise the best-in-breed marketing within specific industry categories while the Excellence Awards recognise excellence in specific marketing disciplines across different industries.
How many awards can I enter for each campaign?
You can enter the same marketing initiative/project into as many Sector Awards and Excellence Awards as you like with the exceptions:
- Either Consumer Products and Services or FMCG.
- Either Not-for-Profit or Public Sector.
You must complete a separate electronic Sector Award entry form and Excellence Award entry form for each of the marketing initiatives/projects being entered.
What is the entry deadline?
The call for entries deadline is Friday 5 June 2020 at 5pm, however we have an extended ‘late entries’ deadline of Friday 12 June 2020 at 5pm at an additional cost of $150 + GST per entry.
Can I get my agency to help me with my entry?
Yes.
What do I do if I have confidential information in my entry form?
Please bold any confidential information contained within your entry.
In the event your entry becomes a finalist and/or winner we reserve the right to use any information that is not emboldened in the profiling of the entry online, in print and/or on the AV on awards night.
Do I need to provide supporting material as part of my entry?
Supporting material must be uploaded as part of the entry process. Supporting material must include 6-10 images, that best represent the marketing project/initiative. Full specification details can be found in the online portal under the supporting material tab.
A company/ brand logo must be supplied as well. The supporting material supplied may be used on the website, in print and/or on the AV on awards night.
Are there any special entry requirements I need to be aware of to enter the individual award?
Nominees for Young Marketer of the Year, Marketer of the Year need to be available for an interview with the judges on the following days:
Young Marketer of the Year – Monday, 10 August 2020
Marketer of the Year – Monday, 10 August 2020
The MA team will liaise directly with the nominees for timings and details.
Can I edit my entry/credits after I’ve submitted my entry and paid?
There are no changes to admissions after you have entered and paid, however should you have any concerns or questions regarding this please contact the Events team at the Marketing Association.
ELIGIBILITY
What is the qualification period to enter the Sector and Excellence Awards?
Entries for the Sector and Excellence Awards must relate to the period 25 May 2019 – 12 June 2020 and must relate to a marketing initiative/project that originated in New Zealand. If a marketing initiative/project has previously been entered into the marketing awards, the new entry must clearly detail how this entry is different from the one previously entered.
Can I still enter the awards if the campaign started prior to 25 May 2019 but was still running during the qualification period?
Yes.
What is the qualification period to enter the Long-Term Agency Partner Award?
This award recognises a long-term partnership between a brand and an agency over a sustained period of no less than five years. The award will go to the company and its agency that best demonstrates how their long-term partnership has improved business outcomes for the client and produced world-class marketing work and results.
What is the qualification period to enter the Long-Term Marketing Excellence Award?
This award recognises marketing excellence over a sustained period of no less than three years. The award will go to the company or brand that best demonstrates how a superior marketing strategy, consistently applied, has driven business improvement over time.
Please Note: You are not eligible to enter the Long-Term Marketing Excellence if you have won this category in the past 3 years.
What is the qualification period to enter the Marketer of the Year Award?
The judges are looking for a marketing leader who has demonstrated success in a diverse range of marketing skills and competencies and has achieved outstanding results throughout his or her marketing career, with an emphasis on measurable achievements in the past 12 months.
What is the qualification period to enter the Young Marketer of the Year Award?
Open to those at the very beginning of their marketing careers. This will be awarded to the marketer, who with no more than 2 years’ marketing experience, has been able to make a significant contribution to a marketing project or initiative within their company over the last 12 months. (Please Note: Applicants need to be NZ residents at time of application)
How much does it cost to enter?
We understand the current operating environment is unlike anything we have experienced before. To assist you with your entries this year, we are offering a 10% discount on all entry fees.
Sector Awards and/or Excellence Awards:
- $356 + GST for one category (usually $395 + GST)
- $675 + GST for two categories (usually $750 + GST)
- $900 + GST for three categories (usually $1000 + GST)
- $1125 + GST for four categories (usually $1250 + GST)
- $1350 + GST for five categories (usually $1500 + GST)
- Additional Awards – $45 + GST per additional category (after the first five categories) (usually $50 + GST)
Individual Category Awards – $ 176 + GST per entry (usually $195 + GST)
Late Entry Fee – $150+ GST per entry
Marketing Hall of Fame – free
PAYMENT
How can I pay for my entries?
Credit Card: Please note that there is an additional fee of 2.9% for credit card payments.
Invoice: Payable within 7 days.
JUDGING
Interested in being a judge?
If have you have not been a judge before with the TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards and wish to find out more, please email [email protected] with your contact details and a short bio.
