The TOP 10 Holiday Parks 2024 Annual Awards

There is no better way to celebrate excellence, than popping on your best outfit, and being celebrated by your peers at the Annual TOP 10 Gala Dinner & Awards Evening. TOP 10 recently held its Annual Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and it was a jam-packed few days.

The TOP 10 Conference serves as an opportunity for TOP 10’ers to get together and learn, teach, laugh and celebrate. TOP 10’ers were treated to a great range of workshops and speakers and left with practical tools they can bring into the workplace, and their day-to-day lives. As well as that, there were plenty of opportunities for people to get together and ask questions, provide advice and share solutions with each other. Once again, the TOP 10 Conference was a successful event for all involved.

The most anticipated evening is the Gala Dinner & Awards, where Parks are recognised for their hard mahi/work over the past 12 months.

The Supreme Award, the highest honour bestowed at the Gala Dinner, recognises the holiday park that has demonstrated outstanding performance in all areas of operation. This year, we had a runner up tie with Geraldine TOP 10, and Himatangi Beach TOP 10 sharing the prize for runner up. The winner of the Supreme Award for 2024 is Ohakune TOP 10!

Owner of Ohakune TOP 10, Kordula Daniel (left), is joined by Manager of Ohakune TOP 10, Catherine Robert (centre) to accept the Supreme Award presented by TOP 10 Chairperson, Jacqui Anderson (right).

The Most Improved TOP 10 Holiday Park award acknowledges the Park that has made the most significant improvements in the past year. The runner up of the Most Improved TOP 10 Holiday Park for 2024 is Waitomo TOP 10. The winner of 2024’s Most Improved TOP 10 Holiday Park is Franz Josef TOP 10!

Owners of Franz Josef TOP 10, Mark Harris (left) and Tracy Harris (centre), accept the award for Most Improved presented by TOP 10 Chairperson, Jacqui Anderson (right).

Earlier this year, TOP 10 Members were asked to vote for their FAVOURITE TOP 10. This was an exciting race to the finish line and it was special seeing how TOP 10 Members came out in forces to support their favourite TOP 10. We’re pleased to share that the winner of the Members’ Choice award for 2024 is Hanmer Springs TOP 10.

Owners of Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Dean Anderson (second from right), and Jacqui Anderson (right), are joined by Managers of Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Liesl Grounds (second from left) and Martin Grounds (centre) to accept the Members' Choice Award presented by TOP 10 Board Member Peter Macdonald (left).

The Emerging Leader Award is voted for by the TOP 10 Owners & Managers and is for someone who is striving to be an exemplary member of the TOP 10 whānau through their contribution to the group and their leadership within their team (plus, lots of other great traits!). This year's winner of the Emerging Leader award is Hot Water Beach TOP 10's Operations Manager, Vivianne Bongard! Congratulations Vivianne! 

Operations Manager of Hot Water Beach TOP 10 , Vivianne Bongard, accepts the award for Emerging Leader on stage.

But that’s not all! For the full list of TOP 10 Award winners, runner-ups and finalists, keep on reading!

Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Small Park

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Runner Up: Orere Point TOP 10
Winner: Red Beach TOP 10

Manager of Red Beach TOP 10, Andrew Snell (right), accepts the award for Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Small Park presented by TOP 10 Board Member Peter Macdonald (left).

Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Medium Park

Sponsored by Holiday Park Brokers NZ
Runner Up: Whangārei TOP 10 
Winner: Paihia TOP 10 

Manager of Paihia TOP 10, Rachel Andrews (right), accepts the award for Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Medium Park presented by TOP 10 Board Member Peter Macdonald (left).

Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Large Park

Sponsored by Vendella International
Runner Up: Fox Glacier TOP 10
Winner: Akaroa TOP 10 
Owner of Akaroa TOP 10, Sam Finnerty (right), accepts the award for Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Large Park presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Peter Macdonald (left).

Largest Proportionate Club Membership Seller

Sponsored by Streets
Runner Up: Ohakune TOP 10 
Winner: Hot Water Beach TOP 10 
Operations Manager of Hot Water Beach TOP 10, Vivianne Bongard (left), accepts the award for Largest Proportionate Club Membership Seller - Large Park presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Nick Blake (right).

ReviewPro Cleanliness

Sponsored by Seekom
Runner Up: Geraldine TOP 10
Winner: Himatangi Beach TOP 10 
Owners of Himatangi Beach TOP 10, Alice Ebrey (centre), and Reuben Ebrey (left), accept the award for ReviewPro Cleanliness presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Nick Blake (right)

 

ReviewPro Customer Service

Sponsored by RMS Cloud
Runner Up: Geraldine TOP 10
Winners: Himatangi Beach TOP 10 and Ohakune TOP 10 
Owners of Himatangi Beach TOP 10 Reuben Ebrey (Left), and Alice Ebrey (second from left), join Ohakune TOP 10 Manager, Catherine Robert (second from right) and Ohakune TOP 10 Owner, Kordula Daniel (right) to accept the award for ReviewPro Customer Service presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Nick Blake.

Emerging Leader

Sponsored by Ian & Vicki Smith
Winner: Vivianne Bongard, Operations Manager of Hot Water Beach TOP 10
Operations Manager of Hot Water Beach TOP 10, Vivianne Bongard, accepts the award for Emerging Leader on stage. 

Top Guest Experience - Classic Park

Sponsored by Mint Design
Runner Up: Whangārei TOP 10 
Winner: Himatangi Beach TOP 10 
Owners of Himatangi Beach TOP 10, Alice Ebrey (centre), and Reuben Ebrey (left), accept the award for Top Guest Experience - Classic Park, presented by former TOP 10 Chairperson, Ian Smith (right).

Top Guest Experience - Superior Park

Sponsored by HeadQuarters
Runner Up: Kauri Coast TOP 10 
Winner: Ohakune TOP 10 

Owner of Ohakune TOP 10, Kordula Daniel (right) and Manager of Ohakune TOP 10 Catherine Robert (left) accept the award for Top Guest Experience - Superior Park, presented by former TOP 10 Chairperson, Ian Smith (centre).

Top Guest Experience - Premium Park

Sponsored by Terabyte
Runner Up: Ōhope Beach TOP 10
Winner: Hanmer Springs TOP 10 
Managers of Hanmer Springs TOP 10, Martin Grounds (left) and Liesl Grounds (centre), accept the award for Top Guest Experience - Premium Park, presented by former TOP 10 Chairperson, Ian Smith (right).

Parks' Choice

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Winner: Timaru TOP 10 
Owners of Timaru TOP 10, Alison Collister (centre) and Gordon Collister (right) accept the award for Parks' Choice presented by TOP 10 Board Member Peter Macdonald (left).

Most Highly Recommended

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Runner Up: Ohakune TOP 10
Winner: Geraldine TOP 10 
Owners of Geraldine TOP 10 Howard Brockie (centre) and Leanne Brockie (right) accept the award for Most Highly Recommended presented by TOP 10 Board Member Peter Macdonald (left).

Members' Choice

Sponsored by Booking.com
Winner: Hanmer Springs TOP 10 
Owners of Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Dean Anderson (second from right), and Jacqui Anderson (right), are joined by Managers of Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Liesl Grounds (second from left) and Martin Grounds (centre) to accept the Members' Choice Award presented by TOP 10 Board Member Peter Macdonald (left).

Most Improved TOP 10 Holiday Park

Sponsored by Newbook
Runner Up: Waitomo TOP 10 
Winner: Franz Josef TOP 10 
Owners of Franz Josef TOP 10, Mark Harris (left) and Tracy Harris (centre), accept the award for Most Improved TOP 10 Holiday Park presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Jacqui Anderson (right).

Supreme Award

Sponsored by Interislander
Runner Up: Geraldine TOP 10  and Himatangi Beach TOP 10 
Winner: Ohakune TOP 10 
Owner of Ohakune TOP 10, Kordula Daniel (left), is joined by Manager of Ohakune TOP 10, Catherine Robert (centre) to accept the Supreme Award presented by TOP 10 Chairperson Jacqui Anderson (right)

“We are incredibly proud of all our parks and team members for their dedication and hard work,” said David Ovendale, CEO of TOP 10 Holiday Parks. “These awards highlight the exceptional service and experiences we provide to our guests. Representing the efforts of not only the winners but across the group, they are a testament to the passion and commitment of each and every one of our 49 properties”. 

The Gala Dinner and Awards Evening was a celebration of excellence and a testament to TOP 10 Holiday Parks’ commitment to providing unforgettable Memories for Life™ for New Zealanders and international travellers alike.

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