Thursday 19 September 2024: The finalists of the highly coveted Sunshine Coast Business Awards were announced tonight. 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.
The total number of entries was on par with last year’s entries which was a record breaking year and in 2024, the awards have seen an increase in businesses participating for the first time.
“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,” said Jennifer Swaine, Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.
The finalists announced today will make it through to a final face-to-face interview with the judges which will determine the overall winners. All the finalists will have the opportunity to purchase highly sought after tickets to the gala event on Saturday 9 November where the 2024 winners will be revealed.
“If you are a finalist, you will receive an email communication in the coming days with all of the information you need to know,” added Swaine.
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 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
- Glen Eden Beach Resort
- Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters
- The Point Coolum Beach
Category: Advanced Technology – Sponsored by: SumUp Australia
- DIGITALON
- GreaseBoss
- Inform Ag
- Javelin Aerospace Group
- RAIDER Targetry
- The Laundry Lady
Category: Building and Construction – Sponsored by: Walker Corporation
- Absolute Plastering QLD
- Advanced Aquarium Technologies
- Bennett & Bennett
- GeoDrill Australia
- Nyblad Constructions
- Phoenix Carpentry & Building
- Qspec Building Mobility Solutions
- Triple Zero Property Group
Category: Business Services – Sponsored by: Coraggio
- 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
- Pipe Management Australia
- CDC Solar and Electrical
- Mineral Fox
Category: Creative Industries – Sponsored by: AV Partners
- 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
- GoFly Aviation
- Neurodivergent Empowered
- Nikki Fogden-Moore The Mojo Maker
- The Eighth Mile Consulting
- The Industry School
Category: Experiences – Sponsored by: Opals Down Under
- 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
- 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
- Active 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
- 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
- First Light Fabrication
- Metalmorphic Laser
- Plastec Australia
- The Mattress Company
Category: Professional Services – Sponsored by: Travis Schultz & Partners
- 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
- Amplitude
- En Mina Leather
- Kawana Flooring
- Kove & Co
- The Branding Office
- Worklocker Sunshine Coast
Category: Social Impact – Sponsored by: ADFX
- 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
- 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
- GreaseBoss
- The Laundry Lady
- Advanced Aquarium Technologies
- Nikki Fogden-Moore The Mojo Maker
- Silver Sea Seafoods
- The Country Chef Baker Co.
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For more information, images and interviews please contact: Heather Mollins, 0412421411, heather@hmcommunications.au
About the Sunshine Coast Business Awards: Now in its 29th year, The Sunshine Coast Business Awards celebrates large and small across all industries. The annual event is traditionally kicked off at the Queensland Small Business Week in May with an opportunity for businesses to attend information sessions, workshops and networking ahead of the Gala Dinner awards evening in November.