People’s Choice Award – Public voting
The People’s Choice Award recognises and celebrates the best of customer service at businesses across Queanbeyan-Palerang, as chosen by the people.
This award was voted for by the public with voting open for one week, one area at a time. Each person could cast one vote per week for each area, regardless of where they live.
- Area 1: Braidwood, Araluen, Majors Creek, Nerriga: Braidwood Hotel
- Area 2: Bungendore, Wamboin, Bywong, Hoskinstown, Captains Flat, Carwoola: Captains Flat Hotel
- Area 3: All Queanbeyan suburbs, Karabar, Googong, Jerrabomberra, Burra: 121 Hair
INDUSTRY AWARDS – Self-nomination
- Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Primary Production: Roogulli Farm
- Excellence in Industry & Manufacturing: Base Soaps & Dusty Fabrications Pty Ltd
- Excellence in Personal Services: Pete’s Swim School
- Excellence in Professional Services: Palerang Financial Services Pty Ltd – Braidwood and Bungendore Community Bank Branches Bendigo Bank
- Excellence in Retail: The Malbon
- Excellence in the Care Economy: RSL Lifecare Limited
- Excellence in the Creative Industries: Santa’s Secret
- Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality: Ciao Café and Cakes Queanbeyan
- Excellence in Trade, Maintenance & Facility Services: Matriark & Co
- Excellence in Transport, Freight & Logistics: Braidwood Buses Pty Ltd
Impact Awards – self-nomination
- Breakthrough Business: Consultant Cafe
- Diversity & Inclusion Leadership: Familia Fitness
- Outstanding First Nations Business: Marrawuy Journeys Pty Ltd
- Sustainability Leadership: Braidwood Food Company
Individual Awards
- Outstanding Young Talent: Katie Bissett
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Business of the Year: Pete’s Swim School
Awards Guidelines and Terms and Conditions
Review the Awards Guidelines and Terms and Conditions for full details on eligibility, category criteria and the judging process.
Awards Evening
The Queanbeyan-Palerang Business Awards Evening was held on 19 May 2026, at the Nellie Hamilton Centre, Queanbeyan.
Professional imagery from the night can be viewed here.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the awards program, please reach out to the team at economicdevelopment@qprc.nsw.gov.au.
