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2025 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards winners

The winners of the 2025 Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards were crowned at a gala awards evening at Eatons Hill Hotel on October 30

Health Focus Manufacturers took out the top gong, named City of Moreton Bay Business of the Year.

Presented by Tourism and Events Moreton Bay in partnership with City of Moreton Bay, the awards highlighted the remarkable accomplishments and creative advancements of businesses throughout the city, with 61 competing for the highest honours.

Moreton Bay City Council Acting Mayor Jodie Shipway congratulated the winners on their motivation, determination and outstanding performance.

“Our winners stand as shining examples of the impressive business leadership in the City of Moreton Bay and individual dedication and excellence," Acting Mayor Shipway said.

“Our City’s business ecosystem is widely recognised for its incredible collaboration and business leadership, which we proudly celebrate with these awards.

“City of Moreton Bay continues to thrive economically thanks to the innovation and entrepreneurship of our local businesses.”

The 13 categories, together with the City of Moreton Bay Business of the Year Award, celebrated excellence in areas such as accessibility, customer service, advanced manufacturing, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

The winners were decided by a panel of 25 judges from the public and private sectors.

2025 Winners

SRJ Walker Wayland Award for Not-For-Profit Excellence.

WINNER: The Nest Community

Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Excellence

WINNER: Wilko Painting

Award for Exporting Excellence

WINNER: Solar Bollard Lighting

Akyra Strategy & Development Award for Employee of the Year

WINNER: Olivia Tulloch - Gather & Feast Café

Award for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

WINNER: Health Focus Manufacturers

Think 2 Be Award for Entrepreneur of the Year

WINNER: Tory Ogden - Kompliance

Bishopp Outdoor Advertising Award for Tourism Business Excellence

WINNER: Brisbane Whale Watching

Hall of Fame recognition for the Tourism Business Excellence Award after successfully winning the award in 2023, 2024 & 2025.

RDA Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast Award for Innovation Excellence

WINNER: RTM Cloud

Award for Businesswoman of the Year

WINNER: Candice Kiss - Gather & Feast Cafe, Annie Lane Cafe & Ruby Tuesday Café

Award for Food and Agribusiness Excellence

WINNER: Hip Hops Brewers

UniSC Award for Environment & Sustainability Excellence

WINNER: The Nest Community

Award for Customer Service Excellence

WINNER: Annie Lane Café

Award for New Business Excellence

WINNER: Hop To It Collective

City of Moreton Bay Business of the Year

WINNER: Health Focus Manufacturers