2026 Onslow Business Excellence Awards
The Onslow Business Excellence Awards are a cornerstone initiative celebrating the achievements, innovation, and resilience of our local business community. Held annually, this prestigious event shines a spotlight on outstanding businesses and individuals who contribute to the growth and vibrancy of Onslow.
Through a series of locally relevant award categories, the program recognises excellence across sectors, from emerging entrepreneurs to established enterprises highlighting best practices, community impact, and business leadership. The awards not only honour success but also foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration among our members.
For our members, the Awards offer valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and a chance to benchmark their efforts against industry standards. They also serve as a platform to share inspiring stories, build community pride, and encourage future business development.
OCCI Business Excellence Awards 2026
Celebrating the businesses, people and achievements shaping Onslow
The OCCI Business Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding businesses, organisations and individuals who contribute to the strength, growth and success of the Onslow community.
These awards are an opportunity to recognise the hard work, innovation, dedication and achievements of businesses across our local community and shine a light on the people behind them.
From established businesses to emerging enterprises, the Awards showcase the diversity, resilience and excellence of the Onslow business community.
We look forward to bringing our nominees, members, sponsors and wider business community together to celebrate their achievements at our 2026 Onslow Business Excellence Awards.
Key Dates
Submissions
Nominees have until 4.00pm, Tuesday 1 September to complete and submit their entries.
If you have nominated, make sure you allow plenty of time to complete your submission and showcase your business and achievements.
2026 Onslow Business Excellence Awards, Saturday 10 October 2026 | Theme: 70s Glam
Get ready to celebrate in style as we bring our nominees, members, sponsors and business community together for an evening of recognition, entertainment and celebration.
Tickets will be available in September.
Keep an eye on our social media and website for ticket release details.
Sponsors Sundowner
Kicking off the Awards celebrations
This year, we're excited to introduce a special Sponsors Sundowner to officially kick off our Business Excellence Awards celebrations.
The event will bring together our valued sponsors and partners for an opportunity to connect, celebrate and acknowledge the important role they play in supporting the OCCI Business Excellence Awards and our local business community.
More information coming soon!
2026 Categories
- Best Community Organisation
- Best Business - Sole Trader
- Best Business | 1-5 Employees
- Best Business | 6+ Employees
- Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality
- Best Employee of the Year
- Best Team of the Year
- Training & Apprenticeship Award
- People's Choice Award
View Eligibility Criteria: Eligibility Criteria - OCCI BEAs 2026
Please reach out to us at the Chamber if you have any questions on eligibility or the Awards program.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors & Partners
The OCCI Business Excellence Awards would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and partners.
Their contribution helps us deliver an Awards program that recognises and celebrates the achievements of businesses across our community.
Principal Partner:
Chevron Operated Wheatstone Project
Major Event Sponsor:
Woodside / Santos
Event Sponsor:
Shire of Ashburton
Our Major Event and Event Sponsors will also be supporting individual award categories.
Category Sponsors:
Pilbara Development Commission
RDA Pilbara
Mineral Resources
Onslow Marine Support Base (OMSB)
Pilbara Ports
Horizon Power
Thank you to our sponsors and partners for supporting the 2026 OCCI Business Excellence Awards and helping us celebrate the businesses that make Onslow a great place to live, work and do business.
