2025 Wedding Industry Awards™ – Hunter Valley & Newcastle

Celebrate Excellence in the Wedding Industry:

The Wedding Industry Awards™ celebrates and recognises the pinnacle of professionalism, surpassing the expectations of newlyweds across Australia. Known as Australia’s most trusted and genuine awards, these accolades reflect the very best in the wedding industry, offering a comprehensive, credible, and transparent awards program.

Hunter Valley & Newcastle Wedding Industry Awards 2025 Overview:

Voting Closed:
Voting for the 8th Annual Hunter Valley & Newcastle Wedding Industry Awards™ closed at midnight on Monday, November 25, 2024, after 10 days of voting. The results are remarkable:

• 1016 Newlywed Couples participated
• 723 Businesses Nominated
• 225 Businesses became Finalists

Finalist Announcement:
As a Finalist, you’re invited to join the Virtual Presentation on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 pm (Sydney Time) via Zoom. Here, you’ll discover if your business has been voted by Hunter Valley & Newcastle’s newlyweds as a category Winner!

Important Registration Information:

To secure your place as a Finalist and participate in the event, follow these steps:

1. Click the “Register Now” Tab to purchase your ticket (1 ticket per category nominated).
2. Confirm your business details, including mailing address and mobile number.
3. Register separately for each business category or purchase enough tickets to cover all categories.

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2025

Additional Note: If your business qualifies in more than one category, you’ll need to register for each one.

Participation Packages:

Given the ongoing cost of living crisis, we offer two registration options:

• Option 1: Reduced package including:
• Personalised Digital Roundel
• Digital Certificate (DIY print)
• Business & Book Reinforcer packages
• Option 2: Acrylic Wedding Industry Award™ Plaque (oversized A4 x 20mm Acrylic). This option MUST be taken in combination with Option 1.

Zoom Presentation Access:

Once registered, you’ll receive a hyperlink to access the virtual event a week before the presentation.

Even if you do not win in your category, as a registered finalist, you will still receive:

• Personalised Digital Marketing Collateral
• Licence to use the Wedding Industry Awards™ Logo and Trademark
• Listings on the Wedding Industry Awards™ website and social media for winners, top 5, or top 10 recipients

Award Categories

A wide range of categories will be recognized, including but not limited to:

• Bridal Accessories
• Bridal Hair & Makeup
• Civil Marriage Celebrants
• Wedding Florists
• Wedding Venues (Boutique, Eco, Winery, Beach, etc.)

For a full list of categories, please visit our website.

Benefits of Winning:

Winners and top recipients receive:

1. Business listing on Website
2. Social media mentions and shared posts for winners Instagram
3. Access to Quarterly Business & Book Reinforcers for personal and business development

Additionally, #1 WINNERS and #2 HIGHLY COMMENDED recipients will become FINALISTS in the Australian Wedding Awards™ 2025. Australian Wedding Awards

Key Dates:

• Virtual Presentation: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:30 pm (Sydney Time)
• Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13, 20254
• Australian Wedding Awards™ 2025: Wednesday, January 5, 2026 Venue TBA after the 2024 Australian Wedding Awards on the 5th February 2025.

Finalist Logo Download:

Download your Hunter Valley & Newcastle Finalist Logo to proudly display across your digital and print platforms. Remember to use the official hashtags:
#weddingindustryawardsaustralia #bridalawards #weddingawards

For further information on how it works and benefits, visit:
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