The Sunshine Coast’s business community came together last night to celebrate three decades of excellence, innovation, and resilience at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Awards Gala, with Noosa Black Garlic crowned Business of the Year.
The sold-out event saw more than 850 guests fill the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre to recognise 34 category winners and six Hall of Fame inductees in one of the largest celebrations in the program’s history.
Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, 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,” Swaine 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 to every finalist and winner who stood on stage tonight – your success is a credit to your hard work, your teams, and your community.”
Noosa Black Garlic claimed both the Small Food and Agribusiness category and the coveted Business of the Year title, recognised for its pioneering approach to local production and growing national footprint.
“It’s exciting to see a food and agribusiness take out the top honours this year – a recognition of the Sunshine Coast’s position as a leader in this sector thanks to the passion of local producers,” added Swaine.
Other standouts included Advanced Aquarium Technologies, Alex Surf Club, Laguna Pest Control and Sunny Rays Catering who all continued their winning streaks, earning them a place in next year’s Hall of Fame.
This year also saw the introduction of the inaugural Sustainability category, recognising businesses leading the way in environmental responsibility. Eastwell Farms was named the Small Business winner and Laguna Pest Control the Large Business winner, both applauded for embedding sustainability and innovation into their operations.
The 2025 Gala also celebrated six new Hall of Fame inductees – Maleny Dairies, GreaseBoss, First Light Fabrication, AmazeWorld, Mercure Kawana Waters, and Your Brand Crew – all recognised for achieving three consecutive wins in their respective categories.
“Tonight’s winners are the result of months of hard work, rigorous judging, and incredible support from our sponsors, judges and volunteers,” Swaine said.
“The Sunshine Coast Business Awards have always been about more than trophies – they’re about connection, growth, and recognising the businesses shaping the future of our region.”
The evening featured local entertainment and a menu championing Sunshine Coast producers.
2025 Sunshine Coast Business Award Winners
Accommodation – Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Airport
Thirlestane Farm
Advanced Technology – Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council
Small: Blue Seas AI Consulting
Large: RAIDER Targetry
Building, Construction & Engineering – Sponsored by Maroochydore City Centre
Small: Complex Consulting Group
Large: Advanced Aquarium Technologies
Business Services – Sponsored by Coraggio
Small: Sparo Studios
Large: Animal Emergency Service Tanawha
Creative Industries – Sponsored by AV Partners
Empire Art Photography & Coaching
Education & Training – Sponsored by Pacific Motor Group
Small: Workplace Performance & Wellbeing Institute
Large: Real Life Skills Support Services
Experiences – Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Airport
Small: Saltwater Eco Tours
Large: Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Festival & Events – Sponsored by Portable Creations
Australian Wearable Art Festival
Export – Sponsored by RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast
Advanced Aquarium Technologies
Food & Agribusiness – Sponsored by Turbine
Small: Noosa Black Garlic
Large: Maleny Cheese
Health & Medical Services – Sponsored by Catton & Tondelstrand Family Lawyers
Small: Noosa Junction Chiropractic
Large: Thompson Brain and Mind Healthcare
Hospitality – Sponsored by ABHT
Small: Sunny Rays Catering
Large: Alex Surf Club
Manufacturing – Sponsored by Sunquest Signs
Small: Grenof
Large: Helitak
Personal Fitness & Wellbeing – Sponsored by Portable Creations
Switch4Schools
Professional Services – Presented by Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Small: Indepth Accounting
Large: Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors
Retail – Sponsored by Judo Bank
Small: Indie Boho
Large: Knobby
Social Impact – Sponsored by ADFX
Small: Manufacturing Excellence Forum
Large: ECOllaboration Ltd.
Sustainability – Sponsored by Noosa Council
Small: Eastwell Farms
Large: Laguna Pest Control
Trades & Services – Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Business Awards
Small: MJB Bodyworks & Fabrication
Large: Qspec Building Mobility Solutions
Business of the Year – Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Council
Noosa Black Garlic
Hall of Fame – Sponsored by Coraggio
Maleny Dairies
GreaseBoss
First Light Fabrication
AmazeWorld
Mercure Kawana Waters
Your Brand Crew
