Winners 2024
Congratulations to all Finalists and Winners of the 29th Sunshine Coast Business Awards. Whether you were crowned a category winner or not, you now sit amongst the very best of the best businesses on the Sunshine Coast. We are incredibly proud of who you are and what you do for this great region. Read more about our winners below.
Accommodation
Large: MERCURE SUNSHINE COAST KAWANA WATERS
Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, an 81 Room 4 and a 1/2 Star full-service hotel nestled on picturesque Lake Kawana; strategically located within Birtinya’s vibrant Health, Sporting and Entertainment precinct on the Sunshine Coast.
Small: GLEN EDEN BEACH RESORT
Located halfway between Noosa and Coolum, Glen Eden Beach Resort offers self-catering accommodations in a fantastic beachfront location.
Sponsored by: Sunshine Coast Airport
Advanced Technology
Large: GREASEBOSS
GreaseBoss’ team of problem solvers developed a highly innovative Internet-of-Things (IoT) enabled technology and hardware grease management system, through hard work, regional support and industry collaboration.
Small: Inform AG
A leading independent provider of Decision Agriculture Systems.
Sponsored by: SumUP
Building & Construction
Large: ADVANCED AQUARIUM TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced Aquarium Technologies is a pioneering force in the design, construction, and operations of awe-inspiring public aquariums around the globe.
Small: NYBLAD CONSTRUCTION
Nyblad Construction is a family-owned Sunshine Coast construction and renovation company, with a solid reputation for excellence dating back to 1999.
Sponsored by: Walker Corporation
Business Services
Large: DIGITAL NOMADS HQ
Established in 2018, Digital Nomads is a talented full-service digital marketing agency.
Small: NOOSA4SALE
Noosa4Sale is a small-scale full service estate agency providing a boutique sales and property management experience across Noosa Heads, Noosaville, the beaches and Noosa Hinterland.
Sponsored by: Coraggio
Creative Industries
Small: YOUR BRAND CREW
Established in 2015, YBC is a Marketing & Media Production Company that focuses on helping businesses achieve their goals. Specialising in Strategic Thinking and High Quality Media Production, YBC approaches their clients’ challenges in the same way, through deep research & analysis, strategic thinking & business, optimisation, bespoke design & media production, implementation, analysis and continuous improvement.
Sponsored by: AV Partners
Education & Training
Large: THE EIGHTH MILE CONSULTING
The Eighth Mile Consulting is a proud veteran-owned company founded on the mantra of ‘Good People, Helping Good People.’ Their company is highly selective about the people it supports and aligns with, from incarcerated veterans to corporate executives. Over 90% of their team have a background related to military service—either as veterans themselves or as spouses of veterans.
Small: NEURODIVERGENT EMPOWERED
A neurodivergent-affirming organisation, providing innovative programs and services designed to honour and support the diverse brains and bodies of neurodivergent individuals.
Sponsored by: Pacific Ford Sunshine Coast
Experiences
Large: AMAZE WORLD
In the midst of the subtropical Sunshine Coast hinterland, you’ll find a magical land. An enchanted world bursting with wonder and amazement. While you solve the puzzles, riddles, tricks and twists you come across on your adventure, find comfort in knowing if there’s one place in the world you want to get lost, it’s here in the magical Amaze World. Take a step into our world…. As a family owned and operated business, Amaze World has been reborn with vibrancy featuring a huge living hedge maze, timber maze, mini golf, immersive augmented reality experiences, nature playground including water-play and more.
Small: SALTWATER ECOTOURS
Saltwater Eco Tours delivers the Sunshine Coast’s leading cruise experience that connect guests with the rich Indigenous culture, natural beauty, and history of the Sunshine Coast.
Presented by: Opals Downunder
Food & Agribusiness
Large: MALENY DAIRIES
Maleny Dairies is an award-winning, family-owned and operated business committed to sustainability for people, place and products. Maleny Dairies consistently produces top-quality, delicious, natural and healthy dairy products for all Australians.
Small: GREEN VALLEY FINGERLIMES
Green Valley Agriculture is a premium grower of ‘Champagne Red’ Fingerlimes. Our orchard is based on the Sunshine Coast and our fingerlimes are available all year round. Green Valley is proud to be sustainably managed and chemical free.
Sponsored by: Turbine
Health & Wellness
Large: SUNSHINE COAST ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP
Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group is more than a specialist medical practice, they are a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team with a goal to ensure that Sunshine Coast residents experiencing musculoskeletal pain or injuries receive excellent care and can reclaim their high-quality lives. Their services encompass orthopaedic surgery, injectable therapies, lifestyle modification and medication management plans, as well as fracture and acute injury management across the Sunshine Coast, spanning from Gympie to Caloundra.
Small: ACTIVATE BODY
A boutique clinic and training studio that combine essential elements of clinical care for the injured with a pathway to an active full life with our S.M.A..R.T. strength program.
Sponsored by: SunCentral Maroochydore
Hospitality
Large: ALEX SURF CLUB
Situated right on Alexandra Headland beach, Alex Surf Club serves world class food, drinks and entertainment with a view that can’t be matched. Established in the early 1980s by Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club, once Alex Supporters Association was formed in 1992, ASC surged forward in development. Now an iconic venue on the Sunshine Coast, they boast 35,263 members and welcome over 500,000 visitors annually.
Small: SUNNY RAYS CATERING
Sunny Rays is a bespoke hospitality-focused catering company dedicated to creating and curating unforgettable, heart-touching and speciality experiences for its’ clientele. From event planning to tailor-made food and liquor services, as well as event hire items, they devote themselves to the success of their customers’ experiences.
Sponsored by: Portable Creations
Manufacturing
Large: THE MATRESS COMPANY
The Mattress Company do exactly what it sounds like they do – manufacture and sell mattresses and bases. With over 40 years of experience, they operate from their Yandina factory, where they produce a wide range of bedding products including mattresses, toppers, electric bed mattresses, ensemble bases, and floating timber slat bases.
Small: FIRST LIGHT FABRICATION
First Light Fabrication is a Marine and Outdoor Fabrication business located in Corbould Park and founded & operated by Angus & Nicole Roberts. The two core components to their business are custom marine & outdoor modifications (think boat and utes), inhouse designed & manufactured marine & fishing products.
Sponsored by: Sunquest Signs
Professional Services
Large: INDEPTH ACCOUNTING
A registered tax agents & accountants with over 20 years experience providing business advisory, accounting, SMSF administration and taxation services for SME’s on the Sunshine Coast.
Small: ANIMAL EMERGENCY SERVICE TANAWHA
Animal Emergency Service is an emergency vet hospital giving urgent medical care to pets and wildlife when your usual vet is closed, even on weekends and public holidays.
Sponsored by: Travis Shultz & Partners
Retail
Large: KAWANA FLOORING
Kawana Flooring services residential, commercial companies and builders throughout Queensland. As a one-stop-shop for all flooring needs and also provide quality interior and exterior products.
Small: ECOLLABORATION LTD
ECOllaboration is an Australian company based in South East Queensland providing professional support in Ecological and Environmental Services, Environmental Education and Community Development.
Sponsored by: Judo Bank
Social Impact
Large: SUNNYKIDS
SunnyKids believes that ‘it takes a village’ and uses this philosophy to support children and families who are experiencing hardship or domestic and family violence. By focusing their services around children, SunnyKids works to break the cycle of violence and disadvantage in the Sunshine Coast community.
Sponsored by: ADFX
Trades and Services
Large: MOXY SERVICES
Moxy is a specialist provider of cleaning and linen hire services to the resort accommodation and short term rental sectors.
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LAGUNA PEST CONTROL
Laguna Pest Control is a family-owned business based in Noosaville known as the leading local pest experts on the Sunshine Coast. They drive themselves to deliver high quality service for the best pest solutions in residential homes, commercial businesses, strata management, and more. They provide an Integrated Pest Management service which focuses on prevention and smart solutions to deter pest infestations from occurring by avoiding or using less chemicals.
Sponsored by: Catton Tondelstrand Lawyers
Export
ADVANCED AQUARIUM TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced Aquarium Technologies is a pioneering force in the design, construction, and operations of awe-inspiring public aquariums around the globe.
Sponsored by: Sunshine Coast Council
Hall of Fame
NARROWS ESCAPE RAINFOREST RETREAT
An enchanting rainforest paradise at the edge of Kondalilla National Park in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Affordable, architecturally designed, spacious and built to last Tiny Homes on wheels for flexibility, sustainable living and financial freedom.
Award winning supermarket on the Sunshine Coast.
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Sponsored by: Sunshine Coast Council
Business of the Year
ADVANCED AQUARIUM TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced Aquarium Technologies is a pioneering force in the design, construction, and operations of awe-inspiring public aquariums around the globe.
Sponsored by: Sunshine Coast Council
