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2016 Stella Awards Gala Dinner

2014 Stella Awards Gala Dinner

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The Spark Stella Awards is a collaborative project delivered by Towncentre Taupo, supported by the Taupo District Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Awards Convenor

For enquiries about guest speakers, the judging process, workshops or entering, please contact:

Julie McLeod

General Manager of Towncentre Taupo

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Entry is open to individuals or teams working in the Taupo, Turangi and Mangakino areas, and it is free to attend the workshops.

Everyone must register as an entrant by Friday, 18 May 2018, by completing the form below. Participants may enter as an individual Star Performer or as a Stella Team. 

The Star Performer awards were created to honour top performing employees.  Business owners and partners should encourage their super star staff to enter, but should not enter themselves.  If you are a Sole Trader, the Star Performer category is also for you.

Business Teams must have a minimum of 2 members.  All team members are welcome and encouraged to attend the workshops, but you can also share this responsibility.

Attendance at the workshops is an essential part of the Awards programme. Each Star Performer must attend 3 of the 4 workshops to be considered as a finalist. At least one member of each Stella Team must attend all 4 of the workshops.  Once you've completed your entry form, please RSVP to the workshops.

Step 1

Step 2

Applications for each of the awards are due on Monday, 2 July 2018 after the workshop series has finished.  You can certainly start drafting your application now, but both the Team and Star Performer applications have questions that relate to the content learned in the workshops.  

Oh what a night is was!  Through cheers and tears, amazing Taupo businesses were celebrated at the 2018 Spark Stella Awards gala dinner. 

As noted on the night, judges said the caliber of entrants was very high and the competition fierce.  As winners accepted their beautiful trophies, the crowd were gracious in their support, even from those who didn't take the stage.
Andrew Mulligan brought the laughs, the food was super tasty,  attendees feasted on the doughnut wall and lolly table, and the party went until midnight on the dance floor as The Blind Venetians rolled out tune after tune.

Congratulations to all the winners!  You have done Taupo proud!!