Gunnedah’s business community is preparing to celebrate its achievements, with finalists announced for the Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Awards.
The awards recognise the businesses, individuals and community initiatives contributing to the town’s economic and social fabric, with seven categories highlighting excellence across the local business sector.
The chamber congratulated all finalists, recognising their hard work, dedication, innovation and passion for the Gunnedah community.
In the running for Business of the Year are Courthouse Hotel Gunnedah, Gunnedah General Practice, Gunnedah Health & Fitness, Ooranga and Wild Sprout.
The Best Shop Front category features Railway Hotel, Soul Hair Studio, Streaters Family Butchery, Johnston Donoghue Property and Mornington Butchery.
Recognition for Excellence in Advertising could go to Lou Holliday of Shimmy Shimmy Bang, Cooper Williams of The Yard Cafe, or Sheridan Lewis and Matthew Hamilton of Gunnedah Carpet Court.
Community initiatives are being recognised through the Outstanding Community Project award, with PRAMS, Lucy Ravenwood for She Sings, and Cooper Williams
for the 4km Run for Kayla all in contention.
The Young Business Leader award will be contested by Cooper Williams of The Yard Cafe, Toby Bartlett of Toby Bartlett Photography, and Sara Baker of Mane St Hair.
In the Outstanding Customer Service category, Ian Frankie of Oak Tree Retirement Village will compete against Sheridan Lewis and Matthew Hamilton of Gunnedah Carpet Court, and Maddi Giffen of Core Conveyancing.
The next generation of workers will also be celebrated, with Lacie Johnston of Gunnedah Shire Council and Nate Harris of Have a Crack Plastering nominated for Apprentice/Trainee of the Year.
The winners will be announced at an awards evening on Friday, 6 November, at the Gunnedah Rugby Club, with proceedings beginning at 5.30pm.
The event will bring together finalists, business owners, supporters and community members to acknowledge the people and organisations helping drive local business forward.
Further details on the awards night are available through the chamber’s Facebook page.
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