This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual in business who embodies the vision, creativity, and resilience required to thrive as a solopreneur

This award recognises an exceptional small and medium-sized enterprise with between 2 and 10 employees that demonstrates outstanding business performance, innovation, and leadership within its sector. It celebrates companies that successfully balance growth with quality, delivering excellent products or services while maintaining strong customer relationships and a positive workplace culture. Both indigenous and multi-national organisations may enter

This award recognises an exceptional medium-sized enterprise with 11 + employees that demonstrates outstanding business performance, innovation, and leadership within its sector. It celebrates companies that successfully balance growth with quality, delivering excellent products or services while maintaining strong customer relationships and a positive workplace culture. Both indigenous and multi-national organisations may enter

This award recognises family business across all sectors, that are vibrant, successful, and ambitious. These firms are a vital part of our economy, offering stability, a commitment to the long term and demonstrating responsibility to their employees and their communities

This award is open to organisations that operate on a not-for-profit basis (such as charities, associations, governing bodies and social enterprises). They must stand out by delivering project excellence in delivery and outcomes across their sectors.

This award celebrates a young business that has shown ambition, innovation, and resilience in its first few years of trading. Open to businesses across all sectors that have been operating for a minimum of two years, it recognises those who have successfully navigated the challenges of a start-up, demonstrated growth, and shown potential for long-term success.

Celebrating the businesses and venues that bring our town to life after dark. From dining and cafés to theatres and evening events, this award recognises those creating vibrant, welcoming, and memorable nighttime experiences for everyone to enjoy.

This award recognises the businesses and venues that make our town come alive after dark. From theatres and cafés to dining spots and evening events, it celebrates those who contribute to a vibrant, safe, and welcoming nighttime economy.

This award celebrates a driven and inspiring young leader who has shown outstanding initiative, innovation, and determination in business. Through courage, creativity, and hard work, they are building success while setting a powerful example for others. Their journey reflects ambition, resilience, and a bright future ahead.

This award recognises an individual or team who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting health, wellbeing, and a positive culture within our community. The recipient has made a meaningful impact on the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of others.

This category is for online projects that show innovative digital solutions.  Applicants should demonstrate how digital functionality enhanced customer experience, contributed to increased revenue or targeted new markets/products.

This award recognises businesses of all sizes that are making a positive impact on the environment and taking meaningful steps toward sustainability. From reducing waste and conserving energy to adopting innovative practices and promoting eco-friendly initiatives, every action counts.

This award recognises organisations that deliver an exceptional experience for visitors and make a meaningful contribution to the tourism sector.

This award celebrates those who support customers, drive satisfaction, and maintain great business, along with inspiring employees to achieve excellence in helping others. Awards can recognize individuals, teams, departments, or entire organisations. It can highlight innovative practices, strong leadership, and significant contributions to the industry and community. 

This award celebrates the businesses that bring people together through exceptional coffee, delicious light bites, and welcoming atmosphere. It recognises those who create inviting spaces for connection, conversation, and community while consistently delivering quality, creativity, and great service.

This award is decided by the people, for the people. Voted for by the public, it recognises a business that has captured the support, loyalty, and admiration of the community.

Open to all sectors and businesses, this award celebrates those who have made a lasting impression through exceptional service, strong relationships, and meaningful community impact.