Awards celebrate local businesses

Excitement, connection and community spirit shone through at the 2025 Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards. 

Held at the Sandstone Point Hotel and with 300 guests in the mix, this year’s awards showed the true strength and innovation of the local economy with more than 2500 nominations received to determine the finalists and an additional 3000 votes cast for the People’s Choice Award. 

Member for Pumicestone Ariana Doolan said she was blown away by the outstanding quality of businesses across the region. 

“The Pumicestone electorate is filled with resilient, creative and hard-working small businesses that make our community stronger,” Ms Doolan said. “This event is about recognising their contribution and celebrating their success. I want to thank everyone who nominated, voted and attended the evening - it was a fantastic reminder of how proud we should be of our small business sector. “It was also an honour to welcome the premier to the event, alongside our Small Business Commissioner Dominique Lamb, who shared valuable insights into what support is available for small business and the direction of Queensland’s economic future.” 

A panel of judges from well-known and respected local business groups - the Greater Caboolture Chamber of Commerce, Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce, as well as Business and Professional Women Moreton Bay - had the tough task of selecting winners and highly commended recipients from an incredibly strong field. 

Among the winners was Sunburnt Country Designs, who took out the Creative Industries Award. 

“Her hats are not just fashion statements; they each tell a story,” Ms Doolan said. “She shares the background of every piece and no two hats are alike - a beautiful celebration of individuality and craftsmanship.” 

The Customer Service Award went to Beachmere Butchery, with Ms Doolan noting the business’s commitment to its customers and community. 

“It’s this mix of quality, service and community involvement that makes Beachmere Butchery a standout choice,” she said. “They even run the ‘Beachmere Bangers’ Facebook group where locals share recipes, tips and stories. It’s a perfect example of community spirit through business.” 

Ms Doolan thanked all judges and attendees for supporting the awards and applauded all nominees, finalists and winners for their incredible work. 

“These awards are just one way we can show our appreciation. Congratulations to every single business involved - you’re the reason our region continues to thrive.” 

To view the full list of winners and highly commended businesses, visit arianadoolan.com.au/pumicestone-business-excellence-award-winners/