FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR CASSOWARY COAST LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS

Cassowary Coast Local Business Awards Finalist have been announced. Photo credit: Cassowary Coast Council

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Local businesses across the Cassowary Coast are being recognised for their hard work and success, with finalists announced for the 2026 Local Business Awards as part of Queensland Small Business Month.

Mayor Teresa Millwood said Small Business Month is the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the people behind local businesses.

“I want to congratulate all of this years finalists. Our businesses are the backbone of our community, and these awards are about recognising the hard work, resilience and innovation we see right across the Cassowary Coast,” she said.

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Finalists have been named across multiple categories, showcasing the diversity and achievements of the local business community.  

“Small Business Month is all about backing local, and this is a great opportunity to come together and celebrate the businesses that keep our region thriving,” Mayor Millwood said.

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Queensland Small Business Commissioner Nicole Kelly will be attending the awards to support and celebrate the region’s business community. Alongside Brisbane-based broadcaster and professional MC Olympia Kwitowski, who will host the evening, bringing more than a decade of experience across radio, television and live events.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to support finalists, vote for the People’s Choice Award, and explore the free program this Small Business Month.

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Community members can support their favourite businesses and find out more about the awards by visiting yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/local-business-awards

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Local Business Awards Category Finalists

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Outstanding Business Achievement

• Raine & Horne Innisfail

• The Tinnie Shack

• The Shed Muscle and Fitness

• El Arish Post Office/Store

• Mission Beach Dive

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Excellence in Community Engagement

• Raine & Horne Innisfail

• Tully Tack & Co

• Cowley Beach Caravan Park

• Silkwood Hotel

• Mission Beach Dive

• Sundown Family Dental

• Hotel Euramo

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Professional Services Customer Excellence

• Tully Gym and Tramp Club

• Ross Mangano Solicitors

• Raine & Horne Innisfail

• Happy Chappy's Mowing & Gardening

• Poochies Lounge Grooming Salon

• The detailing Queen

• House of Valmai

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Trade, Retail & Services Excellence

• The Tinnie Shack

• The Pocket Café

• O’Brien Electrical Innisfail

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Leading Employer Recognition

• Tropical Vets  

• Define Normal

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Rising Star Business Award

• Tully Tack & Co

• Ironbark FNQ Barbers

• Mission Beach Dive

• JK Rocket Fuel

• Chelsea’s Pony Treats

• ERSCON Consulting Engineers

• Newton Property Group

• Isla Cabana Sizz’n Grill

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Environmental Sustainability Leadership

• Aus Fish Coral Pty Ltd

• Great Barrier Reef Safaris      

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