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2026 Shoalhaven Business Awards

August 3, 2026 8:12 am in by

The Shoalhaven Business Chamber are thrilled to announce the winners of the 41st ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards!

A record crowd of 450 people gathered at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre to celebrate in style on Friday July 31st.

“The Gala night theme this year was ‘Gather’ and reflected what business in the Shoalhaven is about — people coming together and celebrating one another’s success stories,” said SBC President John Lamont.

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“There have been tough times for many businesses recently, but what some have been able to achieve despite this, is inspirational.” Added John.

The winners in 18 different categories were announced on the night, including:

1. Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing: EHD Concrete Sleepers

2. Excellence in Sustainability: Stormtech

3. Excellence in Medium Business (21-99 Employees): Climax Air Conditioning

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4. Excellence in Innovation: Property Pricer

5. Employer of Choice – 20 Employees and Under: EHD Concrete Sleepers

6. Employer of Choice – 21 Employees and Over: BCR Communities

7. Excellence in Micro Business (5 Employees and Under): Jervis Bay Hearing Centre

8. Outstanding Business Leader – 21 Employees and Over: Erica Jones – Interchange Shoalhaven

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9. Excellence in Small Business (6-20 Employees): Supercalla

10. Outstanding Community Organisation: North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels

11. Outstanding Employee: Allison Bielski – Climax Air Conditioning

12. Outstanding New Business: Red Fox Pilates

13. Outstanding Visitor Experience: Supercalla

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14. Outstanding Business Leader – 20 Employees and Under: Kim McArthur – South Coast Brides

15. Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion: Interchange Shoalhaven Ltd

16. Outstanding Young Business Leader: Avalon Bourne – Sonder Youth

17. Excellence in Large Business (100+ Employees): Shoalhaven Ex-Services Group

18. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: EHD Concrete Sleepers

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The winners also received their finalist certificates on the night for the Business Illawarra Awards, proceeding to the regional awards level.

If they also win in Wollongong, they will represent the region at the Business NSW State Gala event during small business month this year.

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