The Awards Celebration Evening is the culmination of all your hard work and a highlight for the Taupō business community!
Awards Celebration Evening A night you'll never forget!
Dust off your dancing shoes Let's Celebrate
The Stella Awards programme comes to its conclusion with the prestigious Gala Dinner, an absolute highlight for the Taupō business community.
The Gala Dinner showcases all the finalists, an amazing MC, some incredible entertainment, and of course the awards to the highly commended and winners. It’s also the perfect opportunity to take a break from the stresses of the day with fine food, and a few beverages and great company!
03 August - Tickets go on sale for finalists
Make sure to get your tickets fast, this event always sells out!
10 August - Tickets go on sale for general public
This is when all the keen cool kids in town get in on the party.
11 September - Awards Celebration Evening
Mark your calendars, book a babysitter, and maybe take the next day off, just in case!
Can I come party?
The Awards Celebration Evening is for everyone involved in business in Taupō, but is an especially fun night out if you’re a finalist! Bring yourself, your team, your biggest supporters!
Dress Code
The theme is Black & Gold, and many of us will dress the part, which could be super formal or in All Blacks gear! Otherwise, "Taupō Formal" is fine by us!
Age Restriction
It's a 15+ event, but let us know if your team has younger teenagers wanting to come too!
Be Patient! Tickets aren't on sale just yet
Tickets will be
available soon!
Keep an eye on the news and our Facebook page to see when tickets are up for grabs.
Awards Celebration Evening FAQ
Here’s a few commonly asked questions and answers to keep in mind when joining us for the Awards Celebration Evening.
When is the Awards Celebration Evening?
Friday, September 11th at 6:15pm
Where is the Awards Celebration Evening held?
Great Lake Centre Ballroom
How much are tickets?
Ticket Prices are TBD. Please check back.
How many people to a table?
Each table seats 10, so if you’re in a smaller group you will be sharing the table with another team. If your team is larger, we’ll pop you onto two adjacent tables.
Can my business sit with friends from another business?
If there’s another group you’d like to sit with, let us know when you go through the checkout.
Can you cater to my dietary requirements?
Yes! Let us know if you or a team member has specific requirements in the checkout process. On the night, we’ll get our servers to identify who has the dietary requirements and make sure they get the meals just for them.
What's the deal with alcohol?
There will be complimentary beer and wine on each table. If you’d like something more or something different, we ask you bring your credit card to set up a tab for your group or buy drinks on a one-off basis. The bar is card only, no cash.
