The CNI Wood Council Forestry Awards aim to celebrate achievements, strengthen the industry, and underscore the vital economic value that forestry brings to the Central North Island
2025 Awards Night - 31 October 2025
Key dates for 2025
Keep these dates in mind on the lead up to the awards night.
NOMINATIONS OPEN
1 Jul 2025
Nominations open for the Central North Island Forestry Awards for 2025.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE
31 Aug 2025
Nominations close for the Central North Island Forestry Awards for 2025.
JUDGING
Sep/Oct 2025
Judging takes place.
AWARDS DINNER
31 Oct 2025
Join us for a night of celebration.
Past Awards
CNIWC Awards 2024
NZ Forest Managers (NZFM) has received accolades for their exceptional industry collaboration efforts following the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on the forests around Turangi.
CNIWC Awards 2023
Heralding the success of the inaugural awards last year, the Central North Island forestry industry stepped up to bring in a record number of nominations for the second year, with 77 contenders up to take the stage at the Energy Centre Rotorua last night.
CNIWC Awards 2022
New Zealand’s largest forestry region celebrated its workers this week with the inaugural Central North Island Wood Council Awards.
