Sunshine Coast Business Awards!

The Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) have been a cornerstone of the region’s business community for nearly three decades, recognizing and celebrating the achievements of local enterprises across various sectors.

As they approach their 30th anniversary in 2025, the awards continue to highlight the innovation, resilience, and excellence that define the Sunshine Coast’s business landscape.

If you think your business or a business you know deserves some recognition, nominate them now HERE.

Nominations/Applications open Thursday 1 May and close Monday 18 August.

Award Categories

The SCBA encompass a diverse range of categories, ensuring that businesses of all sizes and industries have the opportunity to be acknowledged. While specific categories may evolve over time, they typically include:

  • Accommodation (Tourism): Recognizing excellence in hospitality services.
  • Building and Construction: Honouring achievements in the construction sector.
  • Creative Industries: Celebrating innovation in arts and media.
  • Education and Training: Acknowledging contributions to learning and development.
  • Export: Highlighting businesses that excel in international markets.
  • Health & Wellness: Recognizing services promoting health and well-being.
  • Hospitality: Celebrating excellence in food and beverage services.
  • Manufacturing: Honouring achievements in production and industrial design.
  • Professional Services: Acknowledging outstanding service delivery in professional fields.
  • Retail: Recognizing excellence in retail operations.
  • Social Impact: Celebrating contributions to social causes and community development.
  • Technology: Highlighting innovation in the tech industry.
  • Tourism: Acknowledging contributions to the tourism sector.

In addition to these categories, special recognitions such as the Business of the Year and Hall of Fame inductions are awarded to businesses demonstrating exceptional performance and sustained excellence.

For up-to-date information and updates, please visit HERE.

Over the years


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