The finalists of the highly coveted Sunshine Coast Business Awards were announced last week.
A total of 239 entries were submitted across 17 categories and after a thorough judging process, 130 finalists have made it through to the next round of judging with the winners set to be announced at the annual gala dinner in November.
“Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists and a big thank you to everyone who entered and our 36 volunteer judges for running a fair and thorough process.
“Each year the bar is raised in terms of entries and we continue to see businesses leverage their participation in the awards to promote and enhance their organisations which is fantastic to see,” Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine said.
The finalists will make it through to a final face-to-face interview with the judges which will determine the overall winners who will be revealed at a gala event on Saturday 9 November.
Finalists will also attend a media masterclass to help them consider how to leverage their involvement and potential win for the growth and development of their business.
“Small business is the backbone of Queensland and here on the Sunshine Coast, we are home to a thriving and entrepreneurial business community. The awards are about recognising the positive impact of small to medium businesses on the Coast and the role they play economically, socially and environmentally so we can create a better future for the kids who call the Sunshine Coast home,” said Ms Swaine.
In addition to the 17 categories, the Export and Business of the Year winners are drawn from the winners. Hall of Fame Awards are also awarded to those businesses which have won their category three years in a row.
The 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards finalists are:
Category: Accommodation (Tourism)
Sponsored by: Sunshine Coast Airport
Finalists:
– Glen Eden Beach Resort
– Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
– The Point Coolum Beach
Category: Advanced Technology
Sponsored by: SumUp Australia
Finalists:
– DIGITALON
– GreaseBoss
– Inform Ag
– Javelin Aerospace Group
– RAIDER Targetry
– The Laundry Lady
Category: Building and Construction
Sponsored by: Walker Corporation
Finalists:
– Absolute Plastering QLD
– Advanced Aquarium Technologies
– Bennett & Bennett
– GeoDrill Australia
– Nyblad Constructions
– Phoenix Carpentry & Building
– Qspec Building Mobility Solutions
– Richmond Roads Group
– Triple Zero Property Group
Category: Business Services
Sponsored by: Coraggio
Finalists:
– ABA Advice Beyond Accounting
– Admins the Answer
– Amber Werchon Property Group
– Ambrose Construct Group
– Crisp Communications
– Digital Nomads HQ
– Fishbowl Inventory
– Henzells Agency
– Noosa4Sale
– OYA Consulting
– Secure Access I.T.
– Team Body Corporate
– The Audacious Agency
Category: Clean Technology
Sponsored by: Noosa Council
Finalists:
– Pipe Management Australia
– CDC Solar and Electrical
– Mineral Fox
Category: Creative Industries
Sponsored by: AV Partners
Finalists:
– Absolute Aerials
– Karla Enterprises
– Ignite & Write by Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane
– Innovate Media
– Smith Madden Creative Agency
– Your Brand Crew
Category: Education and Training
Sponsored by: Pacific Ford
Finalists:
– GoFly Aviation
– Neurodivergent Empowered
– Nikki Fogden-Moore The Mojo Maker
– The Eighth Mile Consulting
– The Industry School
Category: Experiences
Sponsored by: Opals Down Under
Finalists:
– Amaze World
– Creative Tours
– Dance Exchange Competition
– Dream Rides
– Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
– OceanView Helicopters
– Range of Life
– Saltwater Eco Tours
– Sunshine Coast Ballooning
– Sunshine Coast Helicopters Tours
– Sunshine Coast Lightning
– Sunshine Coast Virtual Reality
– Yandina Station
Category: Food and Agribusiness
Sponsored by: Turbine
Finalists:
– Beachtree Distilling Co.
– Green Valley Fingerlimes
– Italia Pizza & Pasta
– Maleny Dairies
– Noosa Black Garlic
– Peachester Fresh
– Silver Sea Seafoods
– The Country Chef Bakery Co.
– Wild Horse Turf
Category: Health and Wellness
Sponsored by: SunCentral Maroochydore
Finalists:
– Activate Body – Physio, Health and Fitness
– Back to Bounce Sports Physiotherapy
– Blackall Terrace Dental
– Body and Mind by Leon
– Cluzie Enterprises
– Coolum Fitness
– Fit Kat
– Mothers Mylk
– Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group
Category: Hospitality
Sponsored by: Portable Creations
Finalists:
– Alex Surf Club
– Bella Venezia
– Kings Beach Surf Club
– Penny Seafood
– Spice Bar
– Sunny Rays Catering
– Sunshine Beach Surf Club
– Sunshine Coast Function Centre – Caloundra RSL
– The Beach Bars
Category: Manufacturing
Sponsored by: Sunquest Signs
Finalists:
– First Light Fabrication
– Metalmorphic Laser
– Plastec Australia
– The Mattress Company
Category: Professional Services
Sponsored by: Travis Schultz & Partners
Finalists:
– Aitken Legal
– Animal Emergency Services Tanawha
– Argon Law
– Ausfirst Lending Group
– Australian Valuers
– Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers
– CoastWide Smiles Dentalcare
– Complex Consulting Group
– GHD
– Gregson & Weight Funeral Directors
– Habitance Architects
– InDepth Accounting
– Yield Advisory
Category: Retail
Sponsored by: Judo Bank
Finalists:
– Amplitude
– En Mina Leather
– Kawana Flooring
– Kove & Co
– The Branding Office
– Worklocker Sunshine Coast
Category: Social Impact
Sponsored by: ADFX
Finalists:
– Aqua Ubique
– Comlink Australia
– endED
– Island Charity Swim
– LifeFlight Sunshine Coast
– ECOllaboration
– Manufacturing Excellence Forum Sunshine Coast
– Reef Check Australia
– Suncoast Community Legal Services
– SunnyKids
Category: Trades & Services
Sponsored by: Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers
Finalists:
– Clayton’s Towing Service
– Laguna Pest Control
– Luxe Electrical Industries
– MJB Bodyworks
– Moxy Services
– Ms Monaco Hair Society
– Oxley Plus Cut and Colour
– Radicool Air
– Solomons Flooring Caloundra
– Sunshine Family Support
– Thermal Scanners
– Uptown Hair Studio
Category: Export
Sponsored by: Sunshine Coast Council
Finalists:
– GreaseBoss
– The Laundry Lady
– Advanced Aquarium Technologies
– Nikki ogden-Moore The Mojo Maker
– Silver Seafoods
– The Country Chef Baker Co.
