We’re proud to celebrate the people and teams around Aotearoa who care for our cemetery spaces with dignity, respect, and mana.
These awards honour the quiet achievers — the councils, contractors, and professionals doing the mahi that matters. From long service to sustainability, community engagement to innovation, this year’s entries reflect the commitment and care of our industry.
- Green Award – Supporting greener, more sustainable cemetery practices.
- Community Contribution – Strengthening connections with whānau, local history, and community.
- Individual Excellence – Recognising outstanding people across the sector.
- Long Service – Honouring decades of quiet dedication.
A huge mihi to this year’s finalists:
- Auckland Council
- Citycare Property
- Dunedin Headstones
- Gisborne District Council
- Invercargill City Council
- Maiden Stone Monumental
- Porirua City Council
- Porirua War Stories
- Purewa Cemetery & Crematorium
- Queenstown Lakes District Council
- Whangarei District Council
We look forward to celebrating you all at the 2025 Parks & Cemeteries Awards Dinner on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. We hope to see you there!