Love the Centre Awards Reveal Unique “Under Construction” Venue

The Hamilton Central Business Association’s highly anticipated Love the Centre Awards are returning for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and industrial chic glamour. Unsurprisingly for a city in the midst of an exciting transformation, this year’s awards will be held right in the heart of an underway development, highlighting the central city’s continuous progression toward becoming a premier destination.

For one night only, a spectacular venue will be created in the ground floor foyer area of the under-construction Pullman Hotel. This exclusive space has been generously provided by owners Sanjil Mistry of Pragma and Pienaar Piso of Vision Complete Earthworks, as their teams work to complete the magnificent redevelopment of the Mistry Tower.

Marking a special milestone, this will be the 10th time the CBD Awards have transformed a temporary, pop-up venue for a single evening. The “under development” setting means the event will feature a striking addition: a construction crane taking centre stage. Yet, amidst the raw concrete and steel, the evening promises an atmosphere of glitz and glamour where businesses will be recognised and celebrated, for their contribution to making Hamilton’s central city a vibrant destination.

“The resilience of our central city business community continues to inspire us.” says Vanessa Williams, General Manager of the Hamilton Central Business Association. “Through every phase of our city’s evolution and challenges, these businesses have demonstrated remarkable adaptability and strength. Hosting this year’s awards in an active development site perfectly mirrors that spirit, we are continuing to build the future of Hamilton, and it is an honour and a privilege to celebrate the people driving that ongoing rejuvenation.”

Proudly sponsored by Spark Business, supported by Mediaworks and hosted by Love the Centre, the awards evening will reveal this year’s winners.

“At Spark Business, we are deeply committed to connecting and supporting the local business community. Connection is at the heart of what we do, and we are incredibly proud to sponsor an event that brings everyone together to recognise the hard work, partnership, and innovation that powers Hamilton’s central city.”

Mediaworks, a long-time champion of the region’s commercial sector, echoed this sentiment. “We are thrilled to once again support the Love the Centre Awards. Our focus is always on celebrating and promoting the incredible stories and successes within our business community. This event is the perfect platform to amplify those achievements and showcase why Hamilton’s central city is such a fantastic place to do business.”

Guiding attendees through the evening’s festivities will be our very own Stu and Camille from The Breeze, taking on the role of MCs. The venue’s stunning industrial-glamour transformation will be expertly crafted by event designers Royal Lab and every memorable moment, from the crane backdrop to the winner announcements, will be captured by photography partners Moving Media and Gilmour Studios.

The Love the Centre awards will be held on 21 October 2026.

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