The Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2026 Mount Gambier and Districts Business Awards on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre. This premier black-tie gala will gather business leaders and community members to celebrate local excellence, innovation and success.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for the 2026 Business Awards.
Early Bird Tickets close Friday, 2 October.
TICKETS RELEASED
Secure early access for the region’s premier business awards event on Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre.
The dinner will highlight local excellence across 14 categories alongside networking opportunities with regional leaders.
Early Bird Single Ticket: $125 (save $25; available until 2 October)
Table Sponsor Package (8 seats): $950
APPLICATIONS
Share Your Story
Boost your brand, reward your team and stand out from the competition. If your business has achieved great things this year, it’s time to apply for the region’s highest business honour.
Ready to enter? Applications are open. Register as a new user on the portal and submit your application before the deadline on Monday, 21 September 2026.
View the Awards Online Application Guide to step you through the process.
To see how your entry will be evaluated, access the the Judging Rubric here.
NOMINATIONS
Missed the official nomination window? Don’t worry! You can jump straight into the application form to stay in the running, just follow these steps to self-nominate:
Log in: Go to the online Awards Force Platform.
Access the Portal: Register a new account.
Start Application: Jump right into the entry section and complete your application.
SPONSORSHIP
Elevate Your Brand
Align your business with regional excellence. Sponsor the 2026 Business Awards to gain premium exposure and network with hundreds of local leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.
Tickets are now on sale including table sponsorships
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions in FAQs below. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to our support team and we’ll be happy to help!
NOMINATIONS
OPEN Tuesday 21 July
CLOSE Friday 21 Aug
APPLICATIONS
OPEN Saturday 22 Aug
CLOSE Monday 21 Sept
APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP #4
Thursday, 17 September 2026
AWARDS DINNER
Friday, 6 November 2026
Tickets on sale Mon 14 Sept
Award Categories
BEST OF BUSINESS AWARDS (4 Awards)
These four major categories are based on the applicant’s full-time equivalent workforce
size and recognise overall business excellence at each stage of business scale.
The Business of the Year awards recognise overall business excellence across different
business sizes. These categories consider leadership, performance, strategy,
innovation, people, customer outcomes, community contribution and future
sustainability.
– Micro Business of the Year: 0 to 2 full-time equivalent employees.
– Small Business of the Year: 3 to 8 full-time equivalent employees.
– Medium Business of the Year: 9 to 20 full-time equivalent employees.
– Large Business of the Year: 21 or more full-time equivalent employees
INDUSTRY AND SECTOR AWARDS (10 Categories)
Trade and Construction Award
For businesses and contractors shaping the physical world through building, civil
engineering, and specialised construction services.
Health, Social Assistance and Care Award
For dedicated providers delivering essential medical care, residential support, and vital social assistance services to the community.
Retail Business Award
For dynamic merchants and storefronts, both physical and digital, helping customers experience great service across food, automotive and general retail.
Manufacturing & Industrial Achievement Award
For the innovators turning raw materials into everything from food and textiles to heavy machinery and chemical products.
Professional Services and Finance Award
For trusted experts centrally managing wealth, security, and strategic growth across the finance, insurance, and corporate service sectors.
Primary and Agri Business Industry Award
For the essential producers and support networks driving agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and fishing industries.
Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain Award
For the movers and coordinators keeping the nation connected via road, rail, sea, postal delivery and organised warehousing solutions.
Wholesale & Distribution Award
For the vital B2B links supplying industries with bulk goods, groceries, machinery, and materials on a commercial scale.
Education, Employment and Training Award
For educators, schools, and institutions empowering community growth through earlychildhood, youth, or adult learning.
Tourism, Hospitality & Accommodation Excellence Award
Celebrating masters of the guest experience, from regional tourism operators and premier lodging to vibrant dining services that showcase the very best of destination hospitality.
REQUEST FOR TENDERS
The Mount Gambier Chamber of Commerce sought tenders for integrated event services to deliver the 2026 Mount Gambier and Districts Business Awards. Scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre, the premier event expects 400 to 600 guests, with the successful contractors managing end-to-end execution.
Tenders are now closed.
