The Bonfire Employee Appreciation Awards is the initiative which gives well-deserved recognition to the exceptional workforce and talent who underpin the success of our organisations in New Zealand.

Now more than ever it’s important to show employees they are appreciated, with the cost of living crisis and other challenges.

Nominate someone and show your appreciation today.

Watch our experiment about appreciation in the workplace

We asked employees if they felt appreciated at work…


Nominate an Employee You Appreciate.

Showing appreciation makes our workplaces better places to work, so make your valued employees feel appreciated today by nominating them for one of our five awards.

Of course, simply nominating a great employee will be a public statement that will bestow your appreciation, but imagine the kudos bestowed if that employee is to be a finalist, or a winner! This will provide an opportunity not only for the individual to celebrate, but is an award the whole organisation can be proud of.


Showing Appreciation goes a long way.

Creating a culture of appreciation greatly aids employee engagement, positivity and productivity, resulting in great outcomes for organisations.

According to Forbes, highly engaged employees result in:

21
%

MORE PROFITABILITY FOR THEIR COMPANY

59
%

LESS EMPLOYEE TURNOVER


Nominations are Now Open.

Nominations for the 2025 Bonfire Employee Appreciation Awards are now open. Nominations close on 20th January 2025.

More key dates info here.

The Bonfire Employee Appreciation Awards give recognition to the unsung heroes that underpin the success of our organisations in New Zealand. Show your appreciation by nominating a great employee today.


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