Gala Dinner 2026: Celebrating the Best of Our Trade
Our 2026 Gala Dinner was a night to stop, look up from the tools and recognise just how much our members have achieved this year.
The awards programme celebrated performance, growth and the kind of everyday excellence that often goes unnoticed. We introduced some new members doing exceptional work this year, some of our most trusted and OG members getting recognition for some outstanding projects, and we crowned a new NZTG Supplier of the Year with Vynco taking out the award after the members voted, and Astech Electrical picking up the coveted NZTG Member of the Year Award.
What struck me most was the pride in the room. Business owners cheering for each other, not just themselves. That's the NZTG difference.
Recognition matters more than we sometimes admit. In our trade, the reward for a job well done is usually just the next job. So taking one night to properly celebrate the people who've gone above and beyond is something we take seriously.
It was also a great chance to thank our preferred suppliers and partners, who back our members all year round. Their support makes nights like this possible, and their presence in the room says a lot about the strength of the relationships we've built together.
"Our members work hard all year, often without a pat on the back. The Gala is our chance to say, loud and clear, we see you and we're proud of you." – Tait Grindley, COO
Congratulations to all our winners and finalists. Start planning your entry for next year.
You can see the video of the night 📽️ – HERE
