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.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2026 Business Awards.
Self nominate or nominate a business today!
NEXT APPLICATION WORKSHOP… Tuesday 18 August 2026
NOMINATIONS
Recognise Local Success
Know a business or individual driving innovation and growth in our community? Give them the spotlight they deserve.
Nominations are Open until Friday 21 August 2026 via the online Awards Force Platform.
Refer to the Online Nominations Guide for a step by step guide on how to self nominate or nominate a business.
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.
Application portal open soon.
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.
Expressions of interest close Tuesday, 18 August 2026
REQUEST FOR TENDERS
Partner With Us
The Chamber invites local event specialists, including caterers, AV production, and stylists- to submit tenders for our 400–600 guest gala. Showcase your business on the region’s biggest stage.
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 2026
CLOSE Friday 21 August 2026
APPLICATIONS
OPEN Tuesday 18 August 2026
CLOSE Friday 11 Sept 2026
APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP #2
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 | 9AM – 12 NOON 1862 Function Room, The G, Mount Gambier Hotel
AWARDS DINNER
Friday, 6 November 2026, at the Wulanda Recreation & Convention Centre, Mount Gambier
Award Categories
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
For the masters of guest experience, encompassing hotels, lodging, and vibrant food and beverage dining services.
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.