Store Awards 2025
Every year, our stores close early and come together for our all-in Awards Night. In this new era of technology, our stores outside Canterbury now join virtually — thanks, COVID, for fast-tracking those advancements.
This year’s celebration was hosted at the newly opened Court Theatre in the heart of Christchurch City — a stunning setting to honour the incredible achievements of our teams over the past year. Between the official moments, there was plenty of laughter, fun, and connection across our network.
And now… without further ado, here are the winners of our Store & Staff Awards:
- Store of the Year – Merivale
- Leader of the Year – Simone & Jeremy Palmer (Beckenham & Merivale)
- People’s Choice – Rangiora
- Rookie of the Year – Carl Webber (Ashburton)
Top in Class – recognising the best of the best across Coffee Culture. The decisions weren’t easy — these standout team members truly raised the bar:
- Barista Brilliance – Amber Ayrton (Kaiapoi)
- Service Superstar – George Simpson (The Palms)
- Fab Foodie – Alice Lindley-Fletcher (The Palms)
- Top Team Player – Fesuiai Taiulu (The Crossing)
Franchisee Long Service Awards – celebrating years of dedication, passion, and contribution to Coffee Culture:
15 Years – Kris & Chrissy Partridge (Rolleston)
15 Years – Sheree Herber (Redwood)
15 Years – Simone & Jeremy Palmer (Beckenham & Merivale)
15 Years – Stephen Boyd (Riccarton, Timaru, Bush Inn)
10 Years – Annabelle & Jason Sare (Addington)
10 Years – Helen Liu (Airport)
Congratulations to all our winners, finalists, and every team member who continues to make Coffee Culture something truly special.
