Celebrating Success! at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards
The Sunshine Coast Business Awards celebrated 30 years – and local business success! Deb Caruso reviews the red carpet night of nights.
More than 850 guests walked the red carpet for a spectacular evening to acknowledge local business success and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.
The Sunshine Coast Convention Centre hosted the black tie gala which saw 34 category winners and six Hall of Fame inductees in one of the biggest celebrations in the program’s history.
Sunshine Coast Business Awards Chair Jennifer Swaine said this year’s milestone event marked a defining moment for the region’s business community.
“Thirty years on, these awards continue to reflect the incredible breadth and talent of the Sunshine Coast business community – from emerging entrepreneurs to nationally recognised leaders,” she said.
“Our 2025 winners have shown that the Sunshine Coast is not just a great place to live – it’s an extraordinary place to do business. They’ve demonstrated excellence, innovation and purpose in a year that’s seen record participation and unprecedented growth. Congratulations!”
2025 WINNERS
Business of the Year
Accommodation
Thirlestane Farm
Advanced Technology
Small: Blue Seas AI Consulting
Large: Raider Targetry
Building, Construction & Engineering
Small: Complex Consulting Group
Large: Advanced Aquarium Technologies
Business Services
Small: Sparo Studios
Large: Animal Emergency Service Tanawha
Creative Industries
Empire Art Photography & Coaching
Education & Training
Small: Workplace Performance & Wellbeing Institute
Large: Real Life Skills Support Services
Experiences
Small: Saltwater Eco Tours
Large: Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Festivals & Events
Australian Wearable Art Festival
Export
Advanced Aquarium Technologies
Food & Agribusiness
Small: Noosa Black Garlic
Large: Maleny Cheese
Health & Medical Services
Small: Noosa Junction Chiropractic
Large: Thompson Brain and Mind Healthcare
Hospitality
Small: Sunny Rays Catering
Large: Alex Surf Club
Manufacturing
Small: Grenof
Large: Helitak
Personal Fitness & Wellbeing
Switch4Schools
Professional Services
Small: Indepth Accounting
Large: Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors
Retail
Small: Indie Boho
Large: Knobby
Social Impact
Small: Manufacturing Excellence Forum
Large: ECOllaboration Ltd
Sustainability
Small: Eastwell Farms
Large: Laguna Pest Control
Trades & Services
Small: MJB Bodyworks & Fabrication
Large: Qspec Building Mobility Solutions
HALL OF FAME
Maleny Dairies
GreaseBoss
First Light Fabrication
AmazeWorld
Mercure Kawana Waters
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