Local businesses from Narrabri and Gunnedah shires are among the finalists announced for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards.
Business NSW announced last week that 92 businesses, including 22 individuals, were finalists for the regional awards.
Business NSW New England North West regional director Stephanie Cameron congratulated all finalists on their achievement.
“Being named a finalist in the New England North West Business Awards is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the hard work, commitment and innovation demonstrated by businesses and individuals across our region,” Stephanie said.
“The calibre of applications this year has been incredibly encouraging and showcases the strength of our business community and the people behind it.
“To everyone who entered, thank you for sharing your story and achievements. To our finalists, congratulations, we look forward to celebrating your success with you at the gala dinner.”
The 2026 New England North West Business Awards gala dinner will be held at Club Quirindi.
2026 New England North West Business Award finalists
Outstanding Community Organisation
Connecting With Bricks Inc.
Homes North Community Housing
Sora Community Services
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service
Tamworth Meals On Wheels
The Plains Inc.
Uralla Community Neighbourhood Centre
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Northaven
Nurse Next Door
Pause Allied Health
Sage Services Group
Excellence in Sustainability
axxis
Code 1 Coffee Co
The Alternate Root
Excellence in International Business
Andromeda Industries
Outstanding New Business
Callie Pilates
Donna Harris Thermomix Consultant
Empowering Together
Taurus Rural
Excellence in Micro Business (0–5 Employees)
Creating Focus
Integr8y
Nash Goodwin Photography
Red Hill Cottage Walcha
The Cardhub Inverell
The Coffee Window
Excellence in Small Business (6–20 Employees)
Andromeda Industries
Espire Occupational Therapy
Little Birdy Enterprises
Lloyd Sign Co
Excellence in Medium Business (21–99 Employees)
Many Fabrication & Engineering
Partner Now Property
Sage Services Group
The Alternate Root
Excellence in Large Business (100+ Employees)
Tamworth City Toyota
Outstanding Local Chamber
Liverpool Plains Business Chamber
Narrabri & District Chamber of Commerce
Tamworth Business Chamber
Uralla Shire Business Chamber
Walcha Business Group
Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
Centrepoint Tamworth
Holistic Recovery Work Health and safety
Many Fabrication & Engineering
Partner Now Property
Pause Allied Health
Excellence in Innovation
axxis
Callie Pilates
Lloyd Sign Co
Pause Allied Health
The Drug Detection Agency Mid/North Coast New England & Northwest NSW
Outstanding Visitor Experience
Austin Tourist Park
Ben’s Falls Retreat
New England Motor Lodge
Quirindi Silo Art, Light & Sound Show
Outstanding Visitor & 24-Hour Economy Collaboration
24 hours in Narrabri – Kamilaroi Country
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
Artshack @ Wilgabah
Ben’s Falls Retreat
Wood We Create
Employer of Choice – 20 Employees and Under
Moin Morris Schaefer Lawyers
Pause Allied Health
Valor ‘K
Employer of Choice – 21 Employees and Over
Holistic Recovery
Hunter New England Central Coast PHN
New England Support Services
Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service
Outstanding Employee
Grace Hull – The Alternate Root
Kathie Williamson – Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service
Timothy Chandler – Walcha Council Apsley Riverview Residential Aged Care
Tahlia Ward – Sage Services Group
Outstanding Young Business Leader
Addam Lewis – Sage Services Group
Amy Davis – Temptations Intimate Photography
Chantelle Corby – Callie Pilates
Josh Turner – JT Photographic Studios, The Above & Beyond Media Co, Ironleaf Creative
Outstanding Business Leader – 20 Employees and Under
Ashleigh Foy – Nurture and Nourish Collective
Jeremy Bainbridge – GJ Gardner Homes Tamworth
Payal Patel – Pause Allied Health
Stephanie Slavin – Steph’s Dog Grooming & Retreat
Outstanding Business Leader – 21 Employees and Over
Xander Peters – axxis
Berdine Warne – Little Birdy Enterprises, The Alternate Root and The Rustic Fig
Gary Sills – Many Fabrication & Engineering
Jacqui Powell – Partner Now Property
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