Awards - Shoalhaven Business Chamber

Celebrating 41 years of Shoalhaven Business Excellence

Entries closed Monday 11 May 2026 · Gala Dinner Friday 31 July 2026 · Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

About the Awards

Shoalhaven's Night of Nights is Back for 2026

Now in its 41st year, the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards is the region’s premier celebration of business achievement – recognising the innovation, leadership, and community spirit that makes Shoalhaven businesses extraordinary.

Whether you’ve had a standout year, built something remarkable, or you know a business that deserves the spotlight, this is your moment.

Entries are open now. The Gala Dinner will be held on Friday 31 July 2026 at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra.

Winners of aligned categories automatically become finalists in the Illawarra Business Awards, opening the door to regional and state recognition.

2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven business awards

Important Dates for 2026

Entries open

Wednesday 25 March 2026

Lunch & Learn: How to Enter

Tuesday 31 March 2026

Entries CLose

Monday 11 May 2026

Finalists Announced

Thursday 18 June 2026

Lunch & Learn: Interview Prep

Thursday 18 June 2026

Gala Dinner

Friday 31 July 2026

Find your category

2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Award Categories

There’s a category for every kind of business. Find the one that fits yours and start your entry today.

Outstanding Employee
Recognising exceptional individual contribution
Outstanding Young Business Leader
Leaders 35 years and under
Outstanding Business Leader - 20 employees & under
Outstanding Business Leader - 21 employees & over
Employer of Choice - 20 employees & under
Employer of Choice - 21 employees & over
Excellence in Innovation
New products, processes or technologies
Excellence in Sustainability
Environmental and sustainable practices
Outstanding Community Organisation
Not-for-profit and social enterprises
Outstanding New Business
Trading for less than 2 years

Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Excellence in Micro Business
Less than 5 employees
Excellence in Small Business
6-19 employees
Excellence in Medium Business
20-99 employees
Excellence in Large Business
100+ employees
Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
Outstanding Visitor Experience
Tourism and hospitality businesses
Outstanding Visitor & 24-Hour Economy Collaboration
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Business of the Year
Open to category winners on the night

Ready to enter the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards?

Entries Closed Monday 11 May 2026 · Free to Enter

Be part of something bigger

Why Enter?

get Recognised

Your achievements deserve an audience. The Awards shine a light on what your business has built.

Grow your profile

Finalists and winners receive significant media coverage, social amplification, and community visibility across the Shoalhaven.

Open the door to state recognition

Winners of aligned categories automatically become finalists in the Illawarra Business Awards - your regional pathway to Business NSW.

Celebrate your team

The Awards Gala is a night your team will remember. Finalist status is a powerful tool for culture, retention, and recruitment.

Be part of something bigger

Our Sponsors & Partners

We’re grateful to the businesses and organisations that make the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards possible.

Naming Sponsor

Supporting Partners