Sweet As Award
An Outstanding Contribution Award recognising an individual or club for their exceptional service, dedication, and contributions to the line dance or general community — including behind-the-scenes work that often goes unnoticed.
The Linedance NZ Awards honour outstanding contributions to the New Zealand line dance community — the people who show up, give back, and make this scene what it is.
From passionate instructors and creative choreographers to tireless volunteers and welcoming clubs, these awards shine a light on the individuals and groups who go above and beyond. Every nomination helps us build a picture of just how much talent and dedication exists across Aotearoa.
Nominations are open to everyone in the community — you don't need to be a member of any organisation to nominate. If someone has made a difference to your dancing life or to the wider scene, we want to hear about it.
The 2026 awards will be presented live at The Line Up — August 2026.
2026 Award Categories
Click Nominate on any category to submit your nomination. All fields marked with ★ are required.
Active community members only. Nominations and voting are for active members of the New Zealand line dance community. If you are not personally involved in line dance — for example, a family member, friend, or someone with no connection to the community — please do not submit a nomination. Let the people who live and breathe line dance decide. We also have systems in place to detect and flag unusual or suspicious nomination activity.
An Outstanding Contribution Award recognising an individual or club for their exceptional service, dedication, and contributions to the line dance or general community — including behind-the-scenes work that often goes unnoticed.
Awarded to a choreographer who has made a significant impact on line dance within New Zealand through their originality, quality of choreography, and adoption by dancers.
Recognises an individual who has had a positive influence on the New Zealand line dance community through their contribution, impact, positivity and the enjoyment they bring to the scene.
Recognises a club that demonstrates excellence in building and promoting their line dance community through inclusiveness, growth, and strong engagement.
Celebrates an instructor who has demonstrated a passion for teaching line dance through their technique, dedication, support for their students, and the enjoyment they create in every class.