Owner Awards 2025

Celebrating our community of RV owners that drive every adventure

Owner Awards 2025

Meet the 2025 Owner of the Year: Tamie and Matt

Proving that attention to detail pays off, Tamie and Matt have taken home the top NZ honour by identifying a gap in the market and filling it with perfection. Operating Queenstown Campervans, the couple transformed a single van named 'Rene' into a premium fleet of four, specifically designed to give families a hassle-free tour of the South Island. With Matt’s 'OCD' level cleaning protocols and Tamie’s industry expertise, read how they built a business so beloved that guests return not just with memories, but sometimes with permanent ink to match.

How they create tattoo-worthy experiences

Owner of the Year Runners-Up...

While there can only be one winner, the competition for the 2025 Owner of the Year was incredibly close. Meet some of the Owners who were in the running to take out the title.

The story behind the Owner Awards

Every Camplify trip starts with an owner saying yes — to a family's first camping adventure, a couple's road trip, or someone chasing a long weekend away.

The Owner Awards are our way of celebrating a few of the people behind those moments. Owners whose stories stuck with us this year — the kind that remind you what this community is all about.

To dive deeper into these stories, Jake, Camplify’s Community Development Manager, sat down with all our winners and runners-up to hear firsthand about their journey and the passion they pour into their vans.

Read the full story in our blog

Meet more of our Owner Award winners

Beyond Owner of the Year, our owner Awards celebrate excellence across multiple categories. Meet the winners and discover the stories behind their success.

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Frequently asked questions

How did you choose the winners?

We looked for owners who embody the Camplify spirit — a real passion for getting people outdoors, a willingness to go the extra mile for hirers, and those who quietly mentor newer owners in the community. These awards aren't based on metrics alone. They're about the stories and the people behind them.

What are the Camplify Owner Awards?

Owner of the Year
This is the top honour, recognising the owner who defines excellence on Camplify. The recipient demonstrates exceptional business performance through fleet growth and statistics, combined with impeccable customer satisfaction (reviews). They exhibit strong leadership via community interaction, maintain the highest degree of professionalism, and possess outstanding marketing and listing quality. This owner is the ultimate standard for success and collaboration within the network.
New Owner of Year
This is the top honour, recognising the owner who defines excellence on Camplify, and has joined our community within the last 12 months. The recipient demonstrates exceptional business performance through fleet growth and statistics, combined with impeccable customer satisfaction (reviews). They exhibit strong leadership via community interaction, maintain the highest degree of professionalism, and possess outstanding marketing and listing quality. This owner is the ultimate standard for success and collaboration within the network.
Legend Owner Award
This award celebrates an owner’s enduring commitment and consistent excellence over a significant period. The recipient is one of Camplify’s longest-standing active members, maintaining an exceptionally high average review score throughout their tenure. They serve as a foundational resource, positive role model, and standard-bearer for the entire Camplify community.
Listing of the Year
This award recognises the owner whose listings exemplifies maximum effort, creativity, and strategic professionalism. The criteria focus on outstanding visual appeal (photography), a compelling and accurate description, and strategic completeness that results in a highly effective, engaging, and top-converting Camplify listing.

Why isn't my favourite owner on this list?

With thousands of owners across New Zealand, we could only spotlight a handful this year. If someone you know deserves recognition, we'd love to hear about them - and we'll be keeping our eyes open for next year's awards.

I'm an owner. How can I be considered for next year?

Keep doing what you're doing. Keep sharing your local knowledge, keep going the extra mile, and keep creating those moments that turn a trip into a story. We'll be watching.

I'm a hirer. Can I book directly with these owners?

Absolutely. Each winner's profile links to their Camplify listings. Browse their vans and book your next adventure with someone who's been recognised for exceptional service.

Are there Owner Awards in other countries?

Yes! We've also celebrated owners in Australia this year. Different markets, same spirit. See the Australian Owner Award Winners.