AWARDS

Small Business Friendly Program

2026 Small Business Friendly Program Awards

The Small Business Friendly Program Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of our members in fostering thriving small business communities across Queensland. These awards recognise excellence in leadership, collaboration, and innovation in supporting small businesses.

Key Dates

  • Monday 30 March 2026

    Nominations open
  • Wednesday 29 April 2026 (4:30 PM)

    Nominations close
  • Early May 2026

    Finalists announced
  • Thursday 28 May 2026

    Awards presented at the Small Business Friendly Conference
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Award Categories

Member of the Year
(> 50,000 pop.)

Awarded to the member of a Local Government Area with a population over 50,000, demonstrating overall excellence across the Small Business Friendly Program and delivering measurable improvements to strengthen the operating environment for small and family businesses.

Member of the Year
(< 50,000 pop.)

Awarded to a member of a Local Government Area with a population under 50,000, that has demonstrated excellence across the SBF Program and delivered significant enhancements to the operating environment for small and family businesses.

Initiative of the Year

Celebrating an outstanding initiative, policy or program that has delivered measurable benefits for small and family businesses and demonstrates potential for broader replication. Open to all members.

How to Nominate

Submitting a nomination is quick and easy.

  1. Read the 2026 Small Business Friendly Awards brochure to check eligibility and learn more.
  2. Select your award category above and complete the relevant online nomination form.
  3. Email all required supporting documents to [email protected]
  4. Submit your nomination by 4:30 PM on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

Judging Process

  • A public sector judging panel will assess nominations and select three finalists per category, based on the judging criteria.
  • The Small Business Commissioner will review the finalists and make the final decision on the winners.
  • Winners will be announced at the SBF Conference on 28 May 2026 and featured in QSBC publications.

View our previous Award winners!