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

  • Thursday 28 May 2026

    Awards presented at the Small Business Friendly Conference
  • Early May 2026

    Finalists announced
  • Monday 30 March 2026

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

    Nominations close
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Award Winners

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

City of Moreton Bay

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

Mareeba Shire Council

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Initiative of the Year Winner


Brisbane City Council

Award Finalists

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

Redland City Council
City of Moreton Bay
Brisbane City Council

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

Charters Towers Regional Council
Western Downs Regional Council
Mareeba Shire Council

Initiative of the Year Finalists

Bundaberg Regional Council
City of Moreton Bay
Brisbane City Council
Commendation: Mareeba Shire Council

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.

View our previous Award winners!