2026 Best in Business Nomination

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BEST IN BUSINESS - AWARD CATEGORIES

SMALL BUT MIGHTY (Small Business of the Year) Recognising overall excellence in business performance, growth, community impact and workplace culture.

HEART OF GOLD (Not for Profit Excellence) Highlighting businesses that trade to intentionally improve social problems and improve communities.

GROUND BREAKER (Innovation Excellence) Highlighting Businesses that have demonstrated creativity and originality in their products, services, or processes.

MOVER OF MOUNTAINS (Businessperson of the Year) Celebrating the individual behind a successful small business, acknowledging their leadership, vision and impact.

NEXT BIG THING (New Business Excellence) Celebrating start-ups and newly established businesses that have shown rapid growth, innovation and promise.

IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN (Environmental Excellence) Acknowledging businesses that demonstrate a commitment to environmentally friendly practices and sustainability.

LEGACY LEGENDS (Best Family Owned Business) Recognising the contributions and achievements of businesses that are owned and operated by multiple generations of a family.
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How are you submitting this nomination?
I am nominating my own business /myself
I am nominating another business or individual
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BUSINESS / INDIVIDUAL FOR NOMINATIONDetails of Business or Individual you wish to nominate for an award.
Business Name
Nominee first Name
Nominee Last Name
Nominee Email Address
Nominee Phone Number
Nominee Suburb / Location
Business Website (if applicable)
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AWARD CATEGORIESSelect Your Nomination Category
SMALL BUT MIGHTY (Small Business of the Year) Recognising overall excellence in business performance, growth, community impact and workplace culture.
HEART OF GOLD (Not for Profit Excellence) Highlighting businesses that trade to intentionally improve social problems and improve communities
GROUND BREAKER (Innovation Excellence) Highlighting Businesses that have demonstrated creativity and originality in their products, services, or processes.
MOVER OF MOUNTAINS (Business Person of the Year) Celebrating the individual behind a successful small business, acknowledging their leadership, vision and impact.
NEXT BIG THING (New Business Excellence) Celebrating start ups and newly established businesses that have shown rapid growth, innovation and promise.
IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN (Environmental Excellence) Acknowledging businesses that demonstrate a commitment to environmentally friendly practices and sustainability.
LEGACY LEGENDS (Best Family Owned Business) Recognising the contributions and achievements of businesses that are owned and operated by multiple generations of a family.
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REASON FOR NOMINATIONIn 2-3 sentences, tell us why you / your business should be considered for this award.
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REASON FOR NOMINATIONIn 2-3 sentences, tell us why this business / individual should be considered for this award.
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YOUR DETAILS
First Name
Last Name
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Business / Organisation Name (if applicable)
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Do you give permission for Mackay Chamber to share this nomination, including your information, with the nominee?
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