The Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards, now in their 30th year in 2025, represent the region’s most comprehensive and prestigious recognition program for outstanding business achievement.
Established and managed by a not-for-profit organisation, the awards aim to enhance the identity and reputation of the Gold Coast business sector, instilling pride within the community while promoting the region’s emergence as a dynamic commercial hub. The program is designed to honour outstanding businesses and inspire others to strive for excellence.
From May to October each year, awards are presented monthly across 11 key categories:
Entries close at 5:00 PM on the first business day of each month from May through October.
Submissions can be made online.
Monthly winners automatically become finalists for the prestigious Annual Awards, celebrated at a black-tie Gala Dinner held each November at The Star Gold Coast. Attended by approximately 700 guests, this high-profile event is a highlight of the Gold Coast business calendar.
In addition to the above categories, finalists are also considered for three major annual honours:
Each year, the organisation behind the awards also recognises an outstanding individual by inducting them into the Gold Coast Business Hall of Fame. This honour is reserved for those who have made lasting, transformative contributions to the local economy and helped shape the Gold Coast into the vibrant business centre it is today.
For more information, please visit www.goldcoastbusinessawards.com.au or contact us at 1300 694 777.
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