The Aged Care Association (ACA) works on behalf of its members to achieve an aged care sector where providers are resourced to deliver accessible, quality care for New Zealanders who need it.

Aged residential care providers deliver services to over 40,000 older New Zealanders and their families every year, and we want to make sure examples of excellence in care are recognised and celebrated.

These awards recognise care facilities and individuals that are at the top of their game, making the most of opportunities, implementing innovations and improving services.

The awards are in two categories: the first highlights the great work happening in care facilities and the second acknowledges individuals who are making outstanding contributions to the people they care for and work with.

The winners will be announced at the ACA awards ceremony to be held on 30 October 2025 
at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

This award recognises the outstanding contribution of someone who has been part of the aged residential care sector for more than ten years. This person will have continuously made a difference in the lives of numerous residents and staff members.

Enter your nomination now here.

This award recognises the stand-out problem-solver in a care facility. This individual must have been instrumental in implementing solutions to enhance the delivery of quality care.

This award recognises the outstanding work of smaller operators in the New Zealand aged residential care industry in caring for, supporting and enriching the lives of residents, their families and staff.

This award recognises exceptional effort by organisations and care homes to enhance the excellence of the care they deliver to residents. This may be through innovation, including digital innovation, creativity or redesign of the delivery of services in order to provide a true continuum of care options for elderly residents.

This award celebrates organisations or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional sustainability practices within their facility. The award aims to highlight those who have successfully integrated sustainable principles into their day-to-day operations by way of offering sustainable products and services. These could include practices such as food and/or general waste minimisation, improved recycling or upcycling practices, innovative practices for supporting a circular economy for waste reduction, promoting sustainable consumption, among others.