Eden-Monaro local business awards nights were held in Goulburn, Jindabyne, Queanbeyan-Palerang, and Bega during May. Congratulations to all the outstanding nominees and winners!
As a small business owner, I know the essential role local businesses play in our community, and I was thrilled to see so many recognised for their contribution.
A special shoutout to the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council who held their first awards since the pre-Covid era, it was great to see so many businesses there showing their excitement and enthusiasm.
I want to use this space to acknowledge and congratulate all the winners this year.
Business and Service Awards
| WINNER | Financial Services | Commonwealth Bank |
| WINNER | Hospitality/Tourism | Bega Cheese Heritage Centre |
| WINNER | Professional Services | Sapphire Medical Practice |
| WINNER | Automotive | Greening Mechanical |
| WINNER | Agri-Business | Candelo Stockfeeds |
| WINNER | Not-for-profit/Community | Bega Women's Resource Centre |
| WINNER | Retail with Additional Services | Direct Chemist |
| WINNER | Retail | Georgies Fine Jewellery |
| WINNER | Health, Beauty and Wellness | Lisa Jane Skin & Beauty |
| WINNER | Tradesperson | Leser Build |
| WINNER | Inclusivity and Diversity | Bounce Therapy Services |
| WINNER | Trades and Services | Inspirations Paint |
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Individual Awards |
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| WINNER | Senior Female | Roseanne Rowland |
| WINNER | Senior Male | Alex Lowe |
| WINNER | Junior Female | Laura Slater |
| WINNER | Junior Male | Nathan Stanborough |
| WINNER | Women in Business | Darcie Nicol |
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Bega Valley Local Legends |
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| WINNER | Mary Nugent, Vinnies | |
| WINNER | John Whyman, John Whyman Funerals |
| WINNER | Business of the Year | RJ Sidney Craig |
| WINNER | Business Person of the Year | April Dumbleton, Rubywood Laundry Booster |
| WINNER | Animal and Agricultural | Southern Tablelands Veterinary Hospital |
| WINNER | Automotive Industry | Rapid Auto Repairs |
| WINNER | Beauty Services | Goulburn Day Spa |
| WINNER | Business Services | Endeavour Industries |
| WINNER | Community Services | Endeavour Industries |
| WINNER | Education and Training | Allens Training |
| WINNER | Employer of Choice | CamCast |
| WINNER | Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion | Raine & Horne Goulburn & Crookwell |
| WINNER | Excellence in Innovation | Goulburn Organics |
| WINNER | Excellence in Medium Business (20-99) | Growing Abilities |
| WINNER | Excellence in Micro Business | Southern Tablelands Electrical and Control |
| WINNER | Excellence in Small Business (6-19) | Jigsaw Plan Management |
| WINNER | Excellence in Sustainability | Goulburn Organics |
| WINNER | Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing | Step 1 Physiotherapy |
| WINNER | Health and Wellbeing | Lamberts Karate Dojo & Family Fitness Centre |
| WINNER | Manufacturing and Industrial | Tribe Breweries |
| WINNER | Outstanding Business Leader (21+) | A Stroke Ahead Swimming |
| WINNER | Outstanding Business Leader | Goulburn Organics |
| WINNER | Outstanding Employee | Emma Knott, Hume Conservatorium of Music |
| WINNER | Outstanding New Business | Beauty Within |
| WINNER | Outstanding Young Business Leader | Jane Purcell, Break the Ice Media |
| WINNER | Pub or Club | Hibernian Hotel |
| WINNER | Real Estate, Housing and Development | Storrier Realty |
| WINNER | Restaurant and Café | K&Gz |
| WINNER | Retail | Taralga General Store |
| WINNER | Trade Services | Goulburn Solar |
| WINNER | Queanbeyan-Palerang Business of the Year | Pete’s Swim School |
| WINNER | Breakthrough Business | Consultant Cafe |
| WINNER | Diversity & Inclusion Leadership | Familia Fitness |
| WINNER | Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Primary Production | Roogulli Farm |
| WINNER | Excellence in Industry & Manufacturing | Base Soaps |
| WINNER | Excellence in Industry & Manufacturing | Dusty Fabrications Pty Ltd |
| WINNER | Excellence in Personal Services | Pete's Swim School |
| WINNER | Excellence in Professional Services | Palerang Financial Services Ltd – Braidwood and Bungendore Community Bank Branches Bendigo Bank |
| WINNER | Excellence in Retail | The Malbon |
| WINNER | Excellence in the Care Economy | RSL Lifecare Limited |
| WINNER | Excellence in the Creative Industries | Santa’s Secret |
| WINNER | Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality | Ciao Café and Cakes Queanbeyan |
| WINNER | Excellence in Trade, Maintenance & Facility Services | Matriark & Co |
| WINNER | Excellence in Transport, Freight & Logistics | Braidwood Buses Pty Ltd |
| WINNER | Outstanding First Nations Business | Marrawuy Journeys Pty Ltd |
| WINNER | Outstanding Young Talent | Katie Bissett |
| WINNER | People's Choice Award - Area 1: Braidwood, Araluen, Majors Creek, Nerriga | Braidwood Hotel |
| WINNER | People's Choice Award - Area 2: Bungendore, Wamboin, Bywong, Hoskinstown, Captains Flat, Carwoola | Captains Flat Hotel |
| WINNER | People's Choice Award - Area 3: All Queanbeyan suburbs, Karabar, Googong, Jerrabomberra, Burra | 121 Hair |
| WINNER | Queanbeyan-Palerang Business of the Year | Pete’s Swim School |
| WINNER | Sustainability Leadership | Braidwood Food Company |
| WINNER | Business of the Year 2026 | High Country Fitness |
| WINNER | Business & Professional Services | Partell and Associates |
| WINNER | Caravan & Holiday Parks | Snowy River Holiday Park |
| WINNER | Excellence in Agriculture & Primary Industries | Eagles Range |
| WINNER | Excellence in Health Care & Wellness Industries | High Country Fitness |
| WINNER | Excellence in Innovation | Rockstock Deli |
| WINNER | Excellence in Micro Business (Under 5 Employees) | Eagles Range |
| WINNER | Excellence in Retail and Personal Services | Bredbo Christmas Barn |
| WINNER | Excellence in Small Business (5-20 Employees) | Michelago General Store and Cafe |
| WINNER | Excellence in Trade, Construction & Manufacturing | Hextra |
| WINNER | Outstanding Employee | Adam Rigby ~ Jindy Windows |
| WINNER | Outstanding New Business (Under 2 Years) | Revive Jindabyne |
| WINNER | Outstanding Visitor Experience | Wildbrumby Distillery |
| WINNER | Self-Contained Accommodation | Kallarroo Farm Stay |
| WINNER | Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services | Wildbrumby Distillery |
