Finalists revealed for annual business awards

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.

Sunshine Coast Council has been a supporter of the Awards since their inception almost 30 years ago and has been a proud Platinum Sponsor for the past 13 years.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards Chair Jennifer Swaine congratulated the finalists and thanked the volunteer judges.  

“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," Ms Swaine said.

“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.”

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," Ms Swaine said.

“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."

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: 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.

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:

• 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

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