Tuesday 2 June 2026

Entries open

Friday 26 June 2026

Last date to request 2 litre containers if you require these.

Monday 7 July 2026

Entries close

Friday 10 July 2026

Last day for adhesive labels with product codes to be couriered to entrants.

Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July 2026, 8am - 4pm

Product arrived at Manukau Institute of Technology, South Auckland

Saturday 18 July 2026

Judging at M.I.T, Auckland

Monday 20 July 2026

Pact Packaging Sustainability Award entry to be completed by 5pm.

Week beginning Monday 3 August 2026

Results with feedback shared with entrants via email

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Medal Winners Announced

Thursday 27 August 2026

NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Event and Cocktail Party 6 to 9 pm. Venue to be confirmed

Friday 28 August 2026

Media publicity for NZ Ice Cream & Gelato Awards Champions