2025 Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Award Winners
Congratulations to all the outstanding winners of the 2025 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards!
Your dedication, innovation, and hard work have set a remarkable standard for excellence in our region. From emerging entrepreneurs to established businesses and community leaders, this year’s award recipients represent the very best of Moreton Bay's thriving business landscape.
Your success not only drives economic growth but also inspires others to pursue innovation and excellence in their own ventures. We celebrate your achievements and look forward to witnessing your continued impact on our vibrant community!
The Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards are proudly presented by Tourism & Events Moreton Bay in partnership with delivery partner City of Moreton Bay.
Here are our 2025 WINNERS:
SRJ Walker Wayland Award for Not-For-Profit Excellence
The Not-For-Profit Excellence Award recognises an organisation in the City of Moreton Bay that has delivered impactful community initiatives, creating long-term benefits and positive change for the region.
WINNER: The Nest Community
Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence
This award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated leadership and commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, delivering exceptional social, economic, and environmental benefits to the community
WINNER: Wilko Painting
Award for Exporting Excellence
The Exporting Excellence Award recognises businesses in the City of Moreton Bay that have demonstrated outstanding success in building trade with global markets. These businesses represent our region’s innovation and determination on the world stage.
WINNER: Solar Bollard Lighting
Akyra Strategy & Development Award for Employee of the Year
The Employee of the Year Award recognises an individual for their extraordinary professional achievement and invaluable contribution to their organisation.
WINNER: Olivia Tulloch - Gather & Feast Cafe
Award for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence
This award recognises outstanding achievements by an advanced manufacturing business in the City of Moreton Bay that demonstrates a commitment to delivering innovative technologies, tools, processes, and techniques to transform materials or components into new products
WINNER: Health Focus Manufacturers
Think 2 Be Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
This award recognises and celebrates an enterprising individual who adopts new or innovative ideas to generate a new product, service, business process, or enter a new market.
WINNER: Tory Ogden - Kompliance
Bishopp Outdoor Advertising Award for Tourism Business Excellence
This award recognises a tourism, leisure, or entertainment business that has consistently delivered an outstanding visitor experience, helping to enhance the appeal of the City of Moreton Bay and stand out from their competitors.
WINNER: Brisbane Whale Watching
A special Congratulations to Brisbane Whale Watching who also recieved Hall of Fame recognition for the Tourism Business Excellence Award after sucessfully winning the award in 2023, 2024 & 2025.
RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast Award for Innovation Excellence
This award celebrates a business in Moreton Bay that has excelled in creating a product, process, business model, or marketing innovation that challenges the norm and stands out in the national or global market.
WINNER: RTM Cloud
Award for Businesswoman of the Year
This prestigious award recognises an outstanding woman who has made a significant contribution to the Moreton Bay business landscape, demonstrating dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
WINNER: Candice Kiss - Gather & Feast Cafe, Annie Lane Cafe & Ruby Tuesday Cafe
Award for Food and Agribusiness Excellence
This award recognises outstanding achievements by a food and agribusiness business in the Moreton Bay Region, showcasing their commitment to innovation, excellence, and shaping the future of agribusiness.
WINNER: Hip Hops Brewers
UniSC Award for Environment & Sustainability Excellence
This award recognises a business that has made an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices and environmental improvement as part of its day-to-day operations.
WINNER: The Nest Community
Award for Customer Service Excellence
This award recognises a business in the City of Moreton Bay that goes above and beyond in their field to deliver outstanding customer service, offering exceptional experiences for their customers
WINNER: Annie Lane Cafe
Award for New Business Excellence
The New Business Excellence Award celebrates a business that has been in operation for no more than 12 months, and tonight’s finalists have already made a remarkable impact!
WINNER: Hop To It Collective
THE CITY OF MORETON BAY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award is presented to the finalist who received the highest overall score from the judging panel across all business categories! It recognises outstanding results, excellence, and innovation in every aspect of their business.
WINNER: Health Focus Manufacturers
Congratulations to all of the Winners and the Finalists of the 2025 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards.