June 19, 2026

Mackay Chamber Best in Business Awards - Winners & Finalists

Ground Breaker - Innovation Excellence - (sponsored by Telstra)

  • Winner: Mackay Safety
  • Finalist: IQ Solutions
  • Finalist: DeckaDice

Heart of Gold - Not For Profit Excellence - (sponsored by Frontrow)

  • Winner: Crossroad Arts
  • Finalist: Trudy Crowley Foundation
  • Finalist: Project Pink

Next Big Thing - Best New Business - (sponsored by SBB Partners – Accountants and Business Advisors)

  • Winner: Bookish Burrow
  • Finalist: DeckaDice
  • Finalist: Dunn and Co. Hair Studio

Legacy Legends - Best Family Owned Business - (sponsored by Community Bank Sarina)

  • Winner: M & P Services
  • Finalist: Wisely Group
  • Finalist: Dave Griffith Electrical (DGE)

It’s Not Easy Being Green - Environmental Excellence - (sponsored by North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation)

  • Winner: The Neighbourhood Hub
  • Finalist: Wild Tribe Clothing Exchange
  • Finalist: Hustle and Flo

Mover of Mountains - Business Person Of The Year - (sponsored by CQUniversity Australia)

  • Winner: Jade McAuley (Rebel Nation)
  • Finalist: Haley Crofts (Tailored Services)
  • Finalist: Desiree O’Neill (Mackay Child Care Centre)

Small But Mighty - Small Business of The Year - (sponsored by Mackay Regional Council)

  • Winner: iQ Solutions
  • Finalist: Local Eyes Optometrists
  • Finalist: Mackay Safety
  • Finalist: Habitude
  • Finalist: iQ Solutions
  • Finalist: Nautical By Nature