Awards
Congratulations to Our 2026 Winners & Finalists!
The 2026 Lewisham Awards celebrated the people, venues and businesses shaping Auckland's hospitality scene. Held on 31 May 2026 at Shed 10, the awards recognised excellence across 19 categories, with winners selected through a peer-led industry voting process and, in the case of the Outstanding Local Establishment categories, public vote.
Congratulations to all winners and finalists whose passion, innovation and dedication continue to raise the bar for hospitality across Tฤmaki Makaurau.
Hancocks
Outstanding Bartender
๐ Winner: Justin Ydia โ Gilt Brasserie
Finalists:
Dewi Barbeiri โ Truth or Dare
Trent Brosnahan โ Moโs Bar
Vanessa Vega โ Sky Bar
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Long Burroughs
Outstanding Front of House
๐ Winner: Ryan Oliver โ Panacea
Finalists:
Dewi Barbieri โ Truth or Dare
Emma Mondon โ Prego
Philip Stack โ First Mates, Last Laugh
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Anchor Food Professionals
Outstanding Chef
๐ Winner: Glen File โ Gilt Brasserie
Finalists:
Jo Pearson โ Alma
Andrew Hanson โ Amano
Rio Pranata โ Ambler
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Silver Fern Farms Outstanding Emerging Hospitality Talent
๐ Winner: Ellie Sims Hilditch โ Amano
Finalists:
Adhitia Firmansyah โ Amano
Oscar Norris โ Prego
Leon Sittisart โ Panacea
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Hospitality NZ
Outstanding Sales Experience
๐ Winner: Logan Richmond โ Sawmill Brewery
Finalists:
Angie Atkinson โ Blanc
Ryan Kennedy โ Hancocks Family Merchants
Sam Vine โ McLeods Brewery
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Clyth MacLeod
Outstanding Producer
๐ Winner: Urbanaut Brewing Co
Finalists:
Clevedon Buffalo Co
Curious Croppers
Man Oโ War
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Restaurant Association
Hospitality Hero
๐ Winner: Dany Dentith โ Panacea
Finalists:
Angie Atkinson โ Blanc
Renee Coulter โ Cocoโs Cantina
Theodore Tjandra โ Truth or Dare
Negociants New Zealand
Outstanding Wine Experience
๐ Winner: Gilt Brasserie
Finalists:
Bare Wines
Ground Wine Bar
Pici
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Bidfood
Outstanding Cafรฉ
๐ Winner: D.O.S.E.
Finalists:
Re.union
Rumours
Two Little Chickens
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Skrewball Peanut
Butter Whiskey
Outstanding Cocktail Experience
๐ Winner: Truth or Dare
Caretaker
Deadshot
Definitely Maybe
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Lewisham Foundation
Outstanding Beer Experience
๐ Winner: Sawmill Brewery
Finalists:
Northern Line
The Beer Spot
Two Fold
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Bepoz
Outstanding Innovation & Sustainability
๐ Winner: Project Hydrosol
Finalists:
Ahi
Sawmill Brewery
Truth or Dare
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Blanc
Outstanding New Establishment
๐ Winner: Ground Wine Bar
Finalists:
Agnes
Bistro Saine
Manaia Seafood Eatery
Mother
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Odd Socks
Outstanding Distributor
๐ Winner: Blanc
Finalists:
Bidfood
Hancocks Family Merchants
Tickety Boo
Red Bull
Outstanding Local Establishment
โ North
๐ Winner: Cousin Scottโs
Finalists:
Cave รก Vin
Duo
Moreno
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Franklin Local Board
Outstanding Local Establishment
โ South
๐ Winner: The Bramble
Bianca
Hill House Cafรฉ
Little Jimmy
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St Germain
Outstanding Local Establishment
โ Waiheke & East
๐ Winner: Man Oโ War
Finalists:
Tantalus
The Heke
Three Seven Two
Water Boy
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Eclectic Furniture
Outstanding Local Establishment
โ West
๐ Winner: Bar Martin
Finalists:
Burnt Butter
Fabric
iTi
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OneMusic
Outstanding Local Establishment
โ Central
๐ Winner: Prego
Finalists:
Coco's Cantina
Moโs bar
Truth or Dare
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Lewisham Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
Three Recipients 2026:
๐ Connie Clarkson
๐ David Meagher
๐ Chris Upton
