Winners of the New England North West Regional Business Awards will proudly represent the region as State Finalists at the 2025 Business NSW State Business Awards, to be held tonight (Wednesday, 29 October) at the International Conference Centre (ICC) Theatre in Sydney.
Following their success at the regional level, these New England Northwest businesses, now recognised as State Finalists, will compete alongside the best from across New South Wales for top honours in 19 award categories celebrating business excellence, innovation, and leadership.
Hosted annually by Business NSW, the State Business Awards recognise the achievements of businesses of all sizes and industries that demonstrate outstanding performance, innovation, and contribution to their local economies.
2025 New England North West Regional Winners | State Finalists (Listed alphabetically by category)
• Business of the Year – SierraTek Global (Narrabri)
• Employer of Choice Over 21 Employees – Central Hospitality Group (Tamworth)
• Employer of Choice Under 20 Employees – Espire Occupational Therapy (Tamworth)
• Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion – Costa Guyra Glasshouses (Guyra)
• Excellence in Innovation – SierraTek Global (Narrabri)
• Excellence in International Business – SierraTek Global (Narrabri)
• Excellence in Large Business – Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (Tamworth)
• Excellence in Micro Business – Walcha Coffee (Walcha)
• Excellence in Small Business – Focus on Function (Armidale)
• Excellence in Sustainability – The Alternate Root (Uralla)
• Outstanding Business Leader 20 Employees and Under – Michael Broekman, Namoi Valley Bricks (Gunnedah)
• Outstanding Business Leader 21 Employees and Over – Berdine Warne, Little Birdie Enterprises & The Alternate Root (Uralla)
• Outstanding Community Organisation – Tamworth Meals on Wheels (Tamworth)
• Outstanding Employee – Juliann Merrick, Many Fabrication & Engineering (Gunnedah)
• Outstanding Local Chamber – Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (Gunnedah)
• Outstanding New Business – The Bolt Inn (Uralla)
• Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration – Kamilaroi Highway Group (includes collaboration with seven councils including Narrabri, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains, Moree)
• Outstanding Visitor Experience – CH Boutique Hotel & Apartments (Tamworth)
• Outstanding Young Business Leader – Tate Shaw, Many Fabrication & Engineering (Gunnedah)
The 2025 Business NSW State Business Awards bring together business leaders, industry representatives and community stakeholders from across the state to celebrate and acknowledge excellence in business.
Media Release: Business NSW
