People’s Choice Award – Public voting
The People’s Choice Award gives the community the chance to recognise and celebrate the best customer service at the business they love across Queanbeyan-Palerang.
This award is voted for by the public with voting open for one week, one area at a time. Each person can cast one vote per week for each area, regardless of where they live.
- Area 1: Braidwood, Araluen, Majors Creek, Nerriga
Voting for this area has now closed
- Area 2: Bungendore, Wamboin, Bywong, Hoskinstown, Captains Flat, Carwoola
Voting for this area has now closed
- Area 3: All Queanbeyan suburbs, Karabar, Googong, Jerrabomberra, Burra
How to Apply
Applications are now closed. You can still explore this year’s award categories below.
INDUSTRY AWARDS – Self-nomination
- Excellence in Agribusiness, Farming & Primary Production
- Excellence in Industry & Manufacturing
- Excellence in Personal Services
- Excellence in Professional Services
- Excellence in Retail
- Excellence in the Care Economy
- Excellence in the Creative Industries
- Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality
- Excellence in Trade, Maintenance & Facility Services
- Excellence in Transport, Freight & Logistics
Impact Awards – self-nomination
- Breakthrough Business
- Diversity & Inclusion Leadership
- Outstanding First Nations Business
- Sustainability Leadership
Individual Awards
- Outstanding Young Talent – nominate one of your staff members
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 will be held on 19 May 2026, at the Nellie Hamilton Centre, Queanbeyan. Further information will be provided.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about the awards program, please reach out to the team at economicdevelopment@qprc.nsw.gov.au.
