The TOP 10 Holiday Parks 2025 Annual Awards

There’s no better way to celebrate excellence than dressing to impress and being recognised by your peers at the Annual TOP 10 Gala Dinner & Awards Evening. Held recently in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the Annual Conference was a vibrant, jam-packed few days full of connection and celebration. This was wrapped up with the Annual TOP 10 Gala Dinner & Awards Evening. 

The Annual TOP 10 Conference is always a highlight, a chance for TOP 10’ers to come together to learn, share, laugh, and celebrate. This year’s programme was packed with inspiring workshops and speakers, leaving attendees with practical tools to take back into both their workplaces and everyday lives. Beyond the sessions, the conference offered plenty of opportunities to connect, ask questions, exchange advice, and collaborate on solutions. Once again, it proved to be a hugely valuable and successful event for everyone involved.

The most anticipated highlight is always the Gala Dinner & Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the parks for their incredible mahi over the past 12 months. The pinnacle of the night, the Supreme Award, honours the holiday park that has demonstrated exceptional performance across all areas of operation.

For 2025, the winner of the Supreme Award is Ohakune TOP 10!

Owner of Ohakune TOP 10, Kordula Daniel (centre), is joined by Manager of Ohakune TOP 10, Catherine Robert (centre-right) to accept the Supreme Award presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Jen Levien (right), Interislander NZ Trade Sales Manager, Derek Batchelor Cook (left) and Interislander Executive General Manager, Tracey Goodall (centre-left)

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park shone brightly at this year’s Gala, securing the coveted Members’ Choice and Parks’ Choice awards, while also being named runner up for the prestigious Supreme Award. These accolades highlight the Park’s outstanding reputation among both guests and industry peers, recognising its commitment to excellence, hospitality, and delivering unforgettable holiday experiences.

From left to right - Jacqui Anderson (Owner of Hanmer Springs TOP 10), Marty Grounds (Manager of Hanmer Springs TOP 10), Liesl Grounds (Manager of Hanmer Springs TOP 10), Dean Anderson (Owner of Hanmer Springs TOP 10) and Nick Blake (TOP 10 Board Member). 

TOP 10 Holiday Parks proudly acknowledges the winners of the Most Highly Recommended awards, which celebrate the parks most strongly endorsed by their guests. This year’s honours went to Kingston TOP 10 Holiday Park (Small Park), Ohakune TOP 10 Holiday Park (Medium Park), and Wānaka TOP 10 Holiday Park (Large Park). These awards highlight the trust and satisfaction of guests, recognising the parks that leave the most lasting impression and inspire guests to recommend their stay to others.

In order of the images: Kelly Macvey (Manager of Kingston TOP 10). Kordula Daniel (Owner of Ohakune TOP 10) with Catherine Roberts (Manager of Ohakune TOP 10). Justin & Andrea Kendrick (Owners of Wānaka TOP 10). All alongside Jen Levien (TOP 10 Board Member). 

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

Sponsored by The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Runner Up: Hīmatangi Beach TOP 10
Winner: New Plymouth TOP 10
Jasmine & Matthew Hickford, Owners of New Plymouth TOP 10 accepts the award for Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Small Park presented by TOP 10 Chairperson Jacqui Anderson (right).

Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Medium Park

Sponsored by Seekom
Runner Up: Fox Glacier TOP 10
Winner: Nelson City TOP 10
Owner of Nelson City TOP 10, Jen Levien (left) accepts the award for Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Medium Park presented by TOP 10 Chairperson Jacqui Anderson (right).

Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Large Park

Sponsored by RMS
Runner Up: Greymouth Seaside TOP 10
Winner: Waikanae Beach TOP 10 
Managers of Waikanae Beach TOP 10, Haze Richardson & Shirley Green accept the award for Most Improved Club Membership Seller - Large Park presented by TOP 10 Chairperson Jacqui Anderson (right).

Largest Proportionate Club Membership Seller

Sponsored by MintHC
Runner Up: Ohakune TOP 10 
Winner: Hot Water Beach TOP 10 
Sarah Tahatika & Kathrin Von Mengden from Hot Water Beach TOP 10 accept the award for Largest Proportionate Club Membership Seller - Large Park presented by TOP 10 Board Member, Nick Blake (centre).

Most Improved Guest Experience

Sponsored by Big Save
Runner Up: Nelson City TOP 10
Winner: Orere Point TOP 10 
Irene Huang from Orere Point TOP 10 accepts the award for Most Improved Guest Experience from TOP 10 Board Member Jen Levien.

Most Improved Most Highly Recommended

Sponsored by Headquarters
Runner Up: New Plymouth TOP 10
Winner: Nelson City TOP 10
Steve Edwards, Owner of Nelson City TOP 10 accepts the award for Most Improved Most Highly Recommended from TOP 10 Board Member Jen Levien. 

Emerging Leader

Sponsored by Ian and Vicki Smith
Winner: Natalie Beiboer, Owner of Omarama TOP 10 
Owner of Omarama TOP 10, Natalie Beiboer, accepts the award for Emerging Leader presented by TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake

Emerging Leader

Winner: Olivia Dobbs, Marketing & Events Coordinator at TOP 10 Holiday Parks Group
Marketing & Events Coordinator, Olivia Dobbs accepts the award for Emerging Leader presented by TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake

Parks' Choice & Members Choice

Winner: Hanmer Springs TOP 10
From left to right - Jacqui Anderson (Owner of Hanmer Springs TOP 10), Marty Grounds (Manager of Hanmer Springs TOP 10), Liesl Grounds (Manager of Hanmer Springs TOP 10), Dean Anderson (Owner of Hanmer Springs TOP 10) and Nick Blake, TOP 10 Board Member.

Employer of Choice

Winner: Motueka TOP 10
Manager of Motueka TOP 10 Lana Hawkins and Owner of Motueka TOP 10, Ashlee Levien, accept the award for Employer of Choice from TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake. 

Sustainability Excellence

Winner: Kauri Coast TOP 10
Manager of Kauri Coast TOP 10 Tracy Holster accepts the award for Sustainability Excellence from TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake. 

Top Guest Experience - Small Park

Sponsored by Newbook
Runner Up: Whangārei TOP 10 
Winner: Hīmatangi Beach TOP 10 
Owners of Hīmatangi Beach TOP 10, Alice Ebrey (centre), and Reuben Ebrey (left), accept the award for Top Guest Experience - Small Park, presented by TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake.

Top Guest Experience - Medium Park

Sponsored by Newbook
Runner Up: Akaroa TOP 10 & Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10
Winner: Ohakune TOP 10 

Owner of Ohakune TOP 10, Kordula Daniel (left) and Manager of Ohakune TOP 10 Catherine Robert (centre) accept the award for Top Guest Experience - Medium Park, presented by TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake

Top Guest Experience - Large Park

Sponsored by Newbook
Runner Up: Motueka TOP 10
Winner: Wānaka TOP 10
Owners of Wānaka TOP 10, Andrea & Justin Kendrick accept the award of Top Guest Experience - Large Park from TOP 10 Board Member Nick Blake.

Most Highly Recommended - Small Park

Sponsored by Vendella
Runner Up: Hīmatangi Beach TOP 10
Winner: Kingston TOP 10
Manager of Kingston TOP 10, Kelly Macvey, accepts the award for Most Highly Recommended - Small Park from TOP 10 Board Member Jen Levien. 

Most Highly Recommended - Medium Park

Sponsored by Vendella
Runner Up: Geraldine TOP 10
Winner: Ohakune TOP 10
Kordula Daniel Owner of Ohakune TOP 10 with Ohakune TOP 10 Manager Catherine Roberts, accept the award for Most Highly Recommended - Medium Park from TOP 10 Board Member Jen Levien. 

Most Highly Recommended - Large Park

Sponsored by Vendella
Runner Up: Hanmer Springs TOP 10
Winner: Wānaka TOP 10
Owners of Wānaka TOP 10, Justin & Andrea Kendrick accept the award for Most Highly Recommended - Large Park from TOP 10 Board Member Jen Levien. 

Supreme Award

Sponsored by Interislander
Runner Up: Hanmer Springs TOP 10
Winner: Ohakune TOP 10 
Owner of Ohakune TOP 10, Kordula Daniel (centre), is joined by Manager of Ohakune TOP 10, Catherine Robert (centre-right) to accept the Supreme Award presented by TOP 10 Chairperson, Jacqui Anderson (right), Interislander NZ Trade Sales Manager, Derek Batchelor Cook (left) and Interislander Executive General Manager, Tracey Goodall (centre-left)

“The annual awards are a celebration and recognition of excellence across the TOP 10 network over the prior 12 months and we are enormously proud of all the finalists, runners up and ultimate winners” said David Ovendale, CEO of TOP 10 Holiday Parks. "In a group where, excellence is expected as part of business as usual, it is always a challenge picking out the best of the best, but there is only one place at the top of the podium and to those who, through hard work, focus and relentless pursuit of better every day, we congratulate you on what you have achieved. To our wider group, keep up the drive to excellence, every bit makes a difference". 

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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