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About the Awards

Blackwood Chamber Business Excellence Awards 2026

The Awards

The Blackwood Chamber Business Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work, innovation, and dedication of local businesses across the Blackwood region. Now in their inaugural year, these awards are your chance to recognise the businesses that make our community thrive.

The awards are open to all businesses operating in the Bridgetown–Greenbushes region and surrounding areas — you don't need to be a Chamber member to be nominated or to vote.

How the Process Works

1

Nominations & Voting Open — 6 August 2026

Community members nominate and vote for their favourite businesses in one simple step. You can vote in as many categories as you like — one vote per category per person. Voting is verified via email to ensure fairness.

2

Voting Closes — 3 September 2026

All votes are tallied. Only verified votes count toward the final results.

3

Finalists Announced — 24 September 2026

The top three nominees in each category are announced as finalists. Finalists are selected based on the number of verified votes received.

4

Awards Night — 17 October 2026

Winners are announced at the official Awards Night gala. Details of the event including venue, time, dress code, and ticket information will be announced closer to the date.

Award Categories

  • Tourism & Hospitality Excellence

    Tourism, accommodation, food, and hospitality services

  • Trades and Construction

    Including mining contractors, building, and construction services

  • Retail

    Outstanding retail businesses serving the Blackwood community

  • Services

    Professional and personal services

  • Creative Industries & Artisan Award

    Arts, design, craftsmanship, and artisan production

  • Agribusiness & Value-Added Producer Award

    Agriculture, farming, and value-added food or product production

  • Community Impact Award – NFPs

    Not-for-profit organisations making a positive community impact

Gala Awards Night

The Gala Awards Night is the highlight of the awards program, where finalists and winners are celebrated in front of the local business community. Attendance by finalists is encouraged — a representative may attend if needed.

DateSaturday 17 October 2026
VenueBridgetown Town Hall
TimeTo be announced
Dress CodeTo be announced
TicketsTo be announced

Prizes & Recognition

Winners in each category receive a Business Growth & Recognition Package including:

  • Trophy and certificate
  • Chamber promotion and media exposure
  • Inclusion in marketing campaigns
  • Sponsored prize package
  • Eligibility for RCCIWA Awards (Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry)

Voter prizes: Local voucher prizes will be offered to voters as a thank-you for participating.

How Winners Are Chosen

This is a fully community-voted awards program — there are no judges. The business with the highest number of valid votes in each category wins. The top three nominees in each category are announced as finalists prior to Awards Night.

Votes are verified via email to ensure one vote per person per category. Entry is free, and owners, staff, and customers are all encouraged to participate. The Chamber reserves the right to investigate any suspicious voting activity to maintain the integrity of the awards.

Contact

For questions about the awards, sponsorship opportunities, or event details, contact the Blackwood Chamber of Commerce & Industry at admin@blackwoodcci.org

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