THE Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 2026 Ipswich Business Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding local businesses, organisations and business leaders across 15 award categories.
Chamber President David Wiltshire said the calibre of finalists reflected the ambition and innovation driving Ipswich’s economy.
“These finalists represent the very best of Ipswich business,” Mr Wiltshire said.
“This year’s entries demonstrated authenticity, confidence and community impact across every category, making the judging process highly competitive. We congratulate every finalist and thank all entrants for the contribution they make to our region.”
THE 2026 IPSWICH BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS ARE:
Helix Legal Building & Construction Award
- Carolyn McLean Architect
- Garnet Building Design
- Paramount Services QLD
TAE Aerospace Community Involvement Award
- Booval Fair Shopping Centre
- Pretty Little Supports
- She’s My Broker
The Boulevarde Customer Service Award
- All About Dentures
- Trevallan Lifestyle Centre
- Zest Mortgage Solutions
Alstom Education & Training Award
- ETC LTD
- Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School
- The Industry School Ipswich
The ACS Group Emerging Business Award
- Acutt & Greet Real Estate
- ALIGND Pilates
- Keytech Intelligence
West Moreton Health Health & Care Business Award
- DCC Industry Group
- HelloDR Blackstone (27 Medical Services Q Kampus PTY LTD)
- Rosewood General Practice
Media Operandi Professional Services Award
- F.A.S.T Training Australia
- Malu Pty Ltd
- Walker Pender Lawyers
Bishopp Property & Real Estate Award
- Acutt & Greet Real Estate
- NGU Real Estate Lifestyle
- Precision Property Buyers Agency
JMK Retail Retail Business Award
- 21Captains
- Bakers Delight Ipswich
- Jane’s Handcrafts and Gifts
UniSQ School of Business, Law, Humanities, and Pathways Sustainability Award
- 21Captains
- Flexi Industrial Supplies
- Imbibis Craft Distillery
CPC Productions Tourism & Hospitality Award
- Ipswich Musical Theatre Company
- Stony Creek Brewing
- The Llama Farm
TAFE Queensland Young Business Person of the Year Award
- Deejay Egan – DCC Industry Group
- Amie Tarrant – NGU Real Estate Lifestyle
- Andrew Manners – Sammut Bulow
River 949 Business Person of the Year Award
- Alison van der Merwe – Bakers Delight Ipswich
- Jason Neumann – Candid Property
- Sarah Shaw – F.A.S.T. Training Australia
Ipswich City Council Small Business of the Year Award
- Ipswich Solar and Electrical
- Loan Market Ignite
- Matt Bull Window Tinting
VE Group Business of the Year Award
- Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich
- Club Services Ipswich
- Miacor IT
Tickets to the 2026 Business Excellence Awards on Saturday, October 10 are now on sale. Guests are encouraged to secure their place early to celebrate the finalists and winners.
