The finalists are in for the Ipswich Region 2025 Business Excellence Awards.
It comes after 150 people attended a special event at Ipswich Turf Club last night to announce who made the shortlist for this year’s award.
The theme for the Business Excellence Awards is “Energy and Excellence”, which recognises organisations and individuals who fuse drive, determination, and innovation with thoughtful strategy, stability, and purpose—ultimately shaping a stronger, more vibrant Ipswich region.
David Wiltshire, President, Ipswich Region Chamber of Commerce said he was incredibly proud of these outstanding businesses.
“They have demonstrated remarkable resilience, innovation, and commitment to our region”.
” Their achievements not only drive business success but also strengthen our local community,” he said.
Three finalists in each of the 14 award categories were announced:
GWT Earthmoving – Building & Construction Award
DNE CIVIL AND HIRE
Plumbing & Bathroom Specialists
The ACS Group Qld Pty Ltd
Media Operandi – Business Support Services Award
F.A.S.T. Training Australia
Ken Newton Management Consultant
Things To Do In Ipswich
TAE Aerospace – Community Involvement Award
Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich
V.I.T.A.L. ProJeX
Wounded Heroes Australia
The Boulevarde – Customer Service Award
Maid in Ipswich
The Llama Farm
Trent Scott Plumbing & Solar
Alstom – Education & Training Award
Bremer State High School
ETC Ltd
The Industry School – Ipswich
Lockyer Fruit & Veggie Cooperative – Food & Agribusiness Award
Gluten Free 4u Ipswich Pty Ltd
Monte Lane
Pet Mince Direct
West Moreton Health – Health & Care Award
Ignite Community Services
Ipswich Hospice Care Ltd
Rise Physio & Health
Bishopp – Property & Real Estate Award
Crowne Real Estate
Real Living Property Group
She’s My Broker
JMK Retail – Retail Business Award
Gluten Free 4u Ipswich Pty Ltd
Nextra Yamanto Central
Temptations Fashion Boutique
CPC Productions – Tourism Award
EWE Nique Hobby Farm
Queensland Museum Rail Workshops
The Stony Creek Brewing Company
TAFE Queensland – Young Business Person of the Year Award
Dylan Noden
Amie Tarrant
Melissa Wright
River 949 – Business Person of the Year Award
Melissa Bulow
Kirsty Dutney-Jones
Mark Smits
Ipswich City Council – Small Business of the Year Award
GT Air
Matt Bull Window Tinting
Monte Lane
VE Group – Business of the Year Award
Binnacle Training
Brothers Leagues Club Ipswich
Pet Mince Direct
The Chamber also announced the introduction of a new award category recognising businesses which have been operation less than 2 years but who are showing fabulous potential to be award winners in the future. Finalists in the Emerging Business Award are:
General Public
Ignite Fitouts
The Café Providence Ripley
Winners will be announced at the 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala Dinner at the Ipswich Showgrounds on Saturday October 11.
To purchase tickets email the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce at admin@ipswichchamber.org.au.
