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From rising stars to familiar local faces, the 2026 Whitsunday Business Awards celebrated our region’s finest
More than 200 guests filled the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Friday evening for a sold-out celebration of local business, recognising leadership, customer service, fresh ideas and community contribution.
With 46 nominees across seven categories, the night shared many applauses for the leadership, customer service, innovation and community contribution that keep the Whitsundays moving.
Among those recognised was the Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, adding Hall of Fame honours to its long history in the community.
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