Six (6) distinct category awards are up for grabs in 2026, each recognizing excellence and success in different aspects of the New Zealand-China business relationship.
These categories are :

1. Auckland Airport Award for Contribution to the Growth of Chinese Tourism in New Zealand

Recognises innovative and successful businesses or initiatives that support the growth of tourism from China.

2. NZTE Award for Trade between New Zealand and China (Small and Emerging Business Category)

Recognises those organisations excelling in exporting their product or service to China with a value under $10 million p.a.

3. China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Limited Award for Trade between NZ and China (Large Business Category)

Recognises those organisations excelling in taking their product or service to China or from China to New Zealand with a value over $10 million p.a.

4. Atrax Group Award for Innovation in Business between China and New Zealand

Recognizes those organizations that have developed and implemented innovative and creative solutions that have led to commercial success in China or New Zealand and in doing so demonstrated outstanding business leadership and resilience.

5. Te Puni Kōkiri Award for Māori Business contribution to the New Zealand–China Relationship

Recognises Māori-led or Māori-owned organisations that have demonstrated leadership and success in building meaningful commercial relationships between Aotearoa New Zealand and China

6. United Media Solution Award for Excellence in Services Trade between New Zealand and China

Recognises organisations that have delivered outstanding service-based solutions enabling, supporting or growing commercial, cultural or strategic engagement between New Zealand and China