Entries Close In:
New Zealand
Lawn Awards
Have you got the best Lawn in New Zealand?
Prove it!
Think Your Lawn's Got What It Takes?
To be the next lawn of the year.
The Awards
New Zealand Lawn of the Year
The ultimate title – awarded to the best overall lawn in the country, as voted by the NZ Lawn Addicts
Community Choice Champion
The people’s favourite – the lawn that captures the hearts (and likes) of the NZLA group.
Stripe King / Stripe Queen - NZ's best lawn striper
Honouring the sharpest mowing lines and most satisfying stripe work across any lawn type.
Best Use of Small Space (under 50m²)
Proof that size doesn’t matter – this award celebrates tight spaces done right.
The Mighty Mow (over 300m2)
For the big backyard legends putting in the hard yards across serious square meterage.
The Process
Step 1
Entry Period 17 November – 14 December.
Submit your lawn photos any time during this period. Entries close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 14 December.
Step 2
You can upload up to 3 photos per entry. If your home has multiple lawn areas or different grass types—for example, perennial ryegrass in the front yard and fine fescue in the backyard—please submit a separate entry for each lawn area. Each entry may include up to 3 photos.
Step 3
15 December – 21 December
All eligible entries will be displayed for public voting during this period.
Step 4
Winner Announcement
Final results will be revealed across NZ Lawn Addicts channels. Winners will be contacted directly and featured on our platforms.
FAQs
When do entries open and close?
Entries open on 17 November and close on 14 December. After that, no new submissions will be accepted.
When does voting take place?
Public voting runs from 15 December – 21 December. This will take place on the NZLA website. The winners will be announced on the weekend of 22nd December.
When will winners be announced?
The winners will be announced on the weekend of 22nd December.
What can I win?
The overall winner, crowned New Zealand Lawn of the Year, will receive a $1,000 NZLA gift voucher.
The winners of Community Choice Champion, Stripe King/Queen Best Lawn, Best Use of Small Space and The Mighty Mow will all receive a $250 NZLA voucher
How do I enter?
Simply fill in the online entry form on the New Zealand Lawn Addicts website and upload your photos. You’ll need to include your name, location, and a brief description of your lawn or what makes it special.
How many photos can I upload?
You can upload a maximum of 3 photos. This is to allow entrants who have more than one lawn type – for example, a perennial ryegrass front and fine fescue back – to enter both areas fairly.
Do I need to select a category?
No, you just submit your photos along with details like the size of your lawn and the grass type. The NZLA team will allocate your entry to the most suitable category for the winning lawns.
Who can enter?
The awards are open to all New Zealand residents with a home or lifestyle property lawn.
Does it cost anything to enter?
No – entry is completely free.
How does voting work?
Once entries close, all photos will appear on the public voting page. Each person can cast a maximum of three likes across all photos for their favourite lawns. The main category, New Zealand Lawn of the Year, will be selected by New Zealand Lawn Addicts in conjunction with the voting results and a panel of judges. The remaining categories will be determined solely by the public votes, with New Zealand Lawn Addicts allocating each winning lawn to the most suitable category based on the information provided in the entry.
Can I enter on behalf of someone else?
No, entries must only be submitted by the person responsible for the lawn.
Do I need to be an NZLA customer to enter?
No. The awards are open to everyone, though many entrants use NZLA products to maintain their lawns.
How will you verify that an entry is genuine?
Any entry that appears to be in the running for a category win will go through a quick verification step. We can see voting trends and engagement in the back end, so if your lawn is looking like a potential winner, you’ll be asked to jump on a short video call with Jonny. This is simply to confirm that the lawn is genuinely yours and that the photo submitted was taken during the entry period. Lawns can change from day to day and we fully understand that, but it’s easy to confirm whether a photo still reflects the current condition of the lawn.