Finalists for the 2025 Bizzies!

We are absolutely delighted that the Hospice Waikato & Montana Food and Events Bucket List Banquet is a finalist in the 2025 Aotearoa Business Events Awards - "The Bizzies".

This nomination is a testament to the incredible
collaboration between our event partners and the generous support of our wider
community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a part in the success
of the 2025 event – from our partners and auction item donors to the 1,000+ amazing guests who joined us on the night. You can see the full list of our
valued supporters on our event website.

A special shoutout goes to the organisations in our event
working group, whose dedication, time, enthusiasm and creativity bring this event to life
each year.  it's almost impossible to sum up their contribution in just one sentence, but we've tried!

• Montana Food and Events,
  for serving three exquisite courses to over 1,000 guests.


• H3 and the Claudelands Events Centre team, for being incredible venue hosts (special mention to their amazing techinical/production team and to Lucy Mayne!).


• janda Productions, whose
  creative vision and venue transformation continues to inspire and captivate, year after year
• And of course, Brian King!

We’re incredibly proud to work alongside each of you. This
recognition belongs to every one of you – thank you!

Link: Watch our highlights reel here!