The 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards Competition Process

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY

Complete the online entry form by Tuesday 14 May 2024.

You may enter as many products as you like, but you may only enter each product into one category i.e you can’t enter the same product into multiple categories.

Entry is restricted to PigCare™ Accredited New Zealand bacon and ham, sold at a retail outlet.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE VOTING

Public voting for People’s Choice will take place between Monday 20 May to Friday 21 June 2024.

All products entered in the competition will automatically be entered into the People’s Choice Awards. Public voting will be made live on the 20th of May on the NZ Pork website. Entrants are encouraged to participate by asking their followers and customers to vote for their store. Voting materials and links will be shared closer to the date.

SEND US YOUR PRODUCT

Please send your entries to arrive with us between Tuesday 4 - Friday 7 June 2024.

Please pack your entries appropriately to ensure they stay fresh and send to us on an overnight courier, we recommend using New Zealand Couriers.

Bacon entries will be judged in fresh (raw) form and cooked form.

Ham entries will be judged cooked/ready-to-eat.

Further information with address details will be provided with your entry confirmation.

JUDGING

Judging takes place in Auckland on Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 June 2024

All medallists will be advised under embargo, by phone following the judging.

Medallists will be provided with one complimentary dinner ticket to attend the Awards Dinner on Wednesday 24 July 2024 in Auckland, where the 100% New Zealand Pork Bacon and Ham medal winners and Supreme winners will be announced