Business Excellence Awards 2026
Submission Entry Forms
Submit your entry for the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards.
Important Information - Before You Start
- To enter, select the award category below that you wish to apply for and complete all required fields. A separate submission must be completed for each award category.
- To avoid potential connectivity issues or data loss, we recommend drafting your submission responses offline first and then copying and pasting them into the online form. This also makes it easier to check that your responses are within the required word counts. You can preview the questions by starting your entry.
- Before starting your submission, please review the Conditions of Entry and the Awards FAQs to confirm your eligibility and better understand the process.
- Need assistance? We’re hosting an Awards Submissions workshop to help guide businesses and provide insight into what judges are looking for. Visit the Events Calendar for more details.
Award Categories
To enter your submission, choose the award category. You must complete a submission separately for each award.
Property & Real Estate
Supported by Bishopp
For businesses operating in property and real estate, including sales, property management,
development, valuation, consulting, and leasing services. This award recognises excellence
in service delivery, market knowledge, and client outcomes within the property sector.
Professional Services Award
Supported by Media Operandi
For businesses providing specialist, advice-based services including legal, accounting, consulting, marketing, finance, engineering, HR, and advisory services. This award recognises professionalism, client impact, and service excellence.
Building & Construction Award
Supported by Helix Legal
For businesses involved in construction, building trades, civil works, infrastructure, renovations, or specialist subcontracting. This award recognises quality workmanship, safety, reliability, and project delivery excellence.
Education & Training Award
Supported by Alstom
For organisations delivering education, training, mentoring, or workforce development programs. This includes schools, training providers, and industry-based learning initiatives focused on skills and capability building.
Tourism & Hospitality Award
Supported by CPC Productions
For businesses in tourism, travel, accommodation, hospitality, food and beverage, events, or visitor experiences. This award recognises excellence in customer experience, service, and destination or experience delivery.
Health & Care Business Award
Supported by West Moreton Health
For businesses delivering health, medical, allied health, aged care, disability, mental health, or community care services. This award recognises quality care, patient outcomes, and service excellence.
Sustainability Award
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For businesses demonstrating leadership in environmental responsibility and sustainability. This includes measurable environmental impact, innovation in sustainable practices, and long-term commitment to reducing environmental footprint.
Retail Business Award
Supported by JMK Retail
For businesses primarily engaged in selling goods directly to consumers, including physical stores, e-commerce, and omni-channel retail. This award recognises customer experience, innovation, and retail performance.
Community Involvement Award
Supported by TAE Aerospace
This award is open to businesses with 25 staff or less making a meaningful, positive impact in the Ipswich outside of their core business. They
could be for profit or not for profit businesses.
Small Business of the Year Award
Supported by Ipswich City Council
For outstanding businesses with fewer than 20 employees. This award recognises strong performance, growth, customer focus, innovation, and overall business excellence across any industry.
Business of the Year Award
Supported by VE Group
For outstanding businesses with 20 or more employees. This award recognises leadership, operational excellence, innovation, workforce development, and significant business and community impact.
Emerging Business Award
Supported by The ACS Group QLD
For businesses in operation for less than 2 years. This award recognises strong early-stage traction, clear purpose, confident decision-making, and promising growth potential.
Customer Service Award
Supported by The Boulevarde
For businesses that consistently deliver outstanding customer experiences. This includes service excellence, responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and a strong customer-first culture.
Young Business Person of the Year Award
Supported by TAFE Queensland
For an individual under 35 years of age who owns or manages a business. This award recognises authentic leadership, confidence in decision-making, business growth, and personal impact.
Business Person of the Year Award
Supported by River 94.9
For an individual 35 years of age or older who owns or manages a business. This award recognises outstanding leadership, authenticity, strategic confidence, and sustained business success.