Anticipation is building as towns across the New England region prepare to celebrate the standout successes in their business communities.
Nominations have closed for most regional business awards, and the spotlight now turns to the upcoming gala events, where finalists will find out who takes home top honours.
Whether it’s excellence in innovation, customer service, leadership, or local impact, businesses from Walcha to Narrabri are set to shine.
From sole traders and family businesses to regional innovators and young entrepreneurs, the awards recognise outstanding efforts across a wide range of categories.
While the hard work of writing submissions is mostly over, the energy now turns to celebrating community achievement and cheering on local favourites.
New England’s economic and creative pulse will be on full display, and no matter who wins, the night belongs to the businesses that power our communities.
Now is the time to nab a ticket while they are still available and help celebrate our local region and the dedication, growth, and resilience of our many wonderful businesspeople.
Want to head to your local celebration?
Glen Innes
The Glen Innes Business Chamber is hosting the New England Care 2025 Glen Innes Business Awards. Tickets can be purchased online via Humanitix. The awards night will include a three-course meal, live entertainment, and a dance floor to boogie the night away.
Awards night: Saturday, August 9
Location: Glen Innes Services Club
Tamworth – Quality Business Awards
Hosted by the Tamworth Business Chamber, excitement is building for this local showcase. The venue will be buzzing as Tamworth’s business community comes together to celebrate excellence and regional collaboration.
Finalists announced: August 14
Gala night: Friday, September 5
Location: Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre, Tamworth
Narrabri and District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
The gala evening is set to feature entertainment by comedian and ventriloquist Darren Carr, highlighting the formal and celebratory nature of the event.
Nominations close: August 8
Awards night: Saturday, September 13
Location: Crossing Theatre in Narrabri
New England North West Business Awards
Covering a broad sweep of the region – including Gwydir, Glen Innes, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha, and Gunnedah – the New England North West Business Awards bring together the best from across the districts.
This year there is a brand-new category: Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration. For many smaller towns without separate local events in 2025, this is the flagship awards celebration and competition is fierce.
Finalists announced: August 25
Gala award night: September 19
Location: Armidale, location TBA
NSW Business Chamber Awards
Winners from regional events will soon find themselves in the running at a state level, representing New England in the prestigious NSW Business Awards.
State gala: October 29
Venue: International Convention Centre, Sydney
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