AWARDS

Small Business Friendly Program

Welcome to the 2025 Small Business Friendly Program Awards

The Small Business Friendly Program Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of our members in fostering thriving small business communities across Queensland. These awards recognise excellence in leadership, collaboration, and innovation in supporting small businesses.

Key Dates

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    Thursday 29 May 2025

    Awards presented at the Small Business Friendly Conference
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    Early May 2025

    Finalists announced
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    Wednesday 16 April 2025 (4:30 PM)

    Nominations close
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    Monday 17 March 2025

    Nominations open

2025 Award Winners

Member of the Year

Rockhampton Regional Council

Regional Member of the Year

Balonne Shire Council

Initiative of the Year

Livingstone Shire Council

2025 Award Finalists

Member of the Year

Ipswich City Council
Rockhampton Regional Council
Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Regional Member of the Year

Balonne Shire Council
Livingstone Shire Council
Western Downs Regional Council

Initiative of the Year

City of Moreton Bay
Livingstone Shire Council
Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Award Categories

Member of the Year

Awarded to the member that has demonstrated overall excellence across the SBF Program and delivered significant enhancements to the operating environment for small and family businesses in their area.

Regional Member of the Year

Awarded to the member of a Local Government Area with a population under 50,000, that has demonstrated excellence across the SBF Program and delivered significant enhancements to the operating environment for small and family businesses in their area.

Initiative of the Year

Celebrating an outstanding initiative, policy, or program that has positively impacted small and family businesses. Open to all members who have met their SBF Program member requirements regardless of size.

View our previous Award winners!