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2026 small business awards

Celebrating the businesses that make our community exceptional


The 2026 SBA Small Business Awards celebrated the businesses, entrepreneurs and people making an impact across our local business community.
 

This year, 92 businesses registered for the Awards, 49 nominations were submitted and 41 finalists were recognised across eight award categories. Our Community Choice Award took the celebration beyond the business community, attracting an incredible 1,782 votes from members of the public.
 

The Awards culminated in a sold-out celebration at Maylands Peninsula Public Golf Course, where 130 guests came together to recognise business excellence, innovation, community contribution and entrepreneurship.
 

Most importantly, the Awards gave us an opportunity to shine a light on the people behind our local businesses — and the work they do every day.

2026 small business awards winners
 

Our 2026 winners represent outstanding achievement across business, customer experience, innovation, sustainability, community contribution and entrepreneurship.

Each winner demonstrated excellence within their category and was recognised at the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards.

Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners.

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Customer Experience Excellence

Green Magic Cleaning

Green Magic Cleaning is a Perth-grown success story that began with a mop, an old second-hand bike, and a bold determination to turn survival into something meaningful.

Founded in 2015 by Martyna - then a newly arrived Polish migrant cleaning homes to make ends meet - the business has transformed into one of Western Australia’s most trusted residential cleaning companies. 

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Innovation in Business

Collective Obsessions

Collective Obsessions is a Perth-based creative studio in Balcatta, born from a 30-year friendship between Rochelle and Jamie and a shared obsession with all things creative.

This September we celebrate 9 years in business. Our core offering spans public workshops and classes, private events and celebrations, Creative Open Days, and a membership program of over 60 dedicated members.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Nana Bread

Since launching, we've grown from selling at local farmers' markets into a rapidly growing business with wholesale partners and collaborations with Perth businesses including Boba Boba, Pietro's and Corner 33.

Much of our growth has been driven organically through social media, where we've built a highly engaged online community by sharing the real highs and lows of building Nana Bread.

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Sustainability & Environmental Leadership

Richard Stitches

Almost all materials used are secondhand.

All packaging can be recycled and it's encouraged to upcycle it in your crafts first.

My products are sold locally in collective stores and online within Australia, keeping delivery impacts to a minimum.

I have been able to reuse 1000s of items and papers to create usable kits for people to engage in their hobbies sustainably.

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Community Impact

All Star Dance

More than just teaching dance, All Star is committed to creating a place where every child feels they belong. Through expert tuition, innovative programs and a strong focus on confidence, wellbeing and personal growth, students develop skills that extend far beyond the dance studio. Operating from five purpose-built studios in Osborne Park, we offer classes for all ages and abilities while continuing to invest in exceptional facilities, outstanding customer experience and the development of future educators.

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Community Impact

Sagency WA

SagencyWA makes a direct contribution to the Western Australian community by

addressing family and domestic violence through early intervention, men’s behaviour-

change programs, individual counselling and family safety support.

Our work helps men

recognise harmful behavioural patterns, accept responsibility and develop safer ways of

relating to their partners, children and wider community.

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Best Emerging Business

Cino Tiramisu

We went from selling 190 Tiramisu cups at our first ever Farmers Market in the beginning of May, to selling 360 Tiramisu cups just 2 months later.

Demand has consistently exceeded expectations, with repeated sell-outs across multiple market events and increasing production capacity to keep pace with customer demand.

What began as a single market stall has rapidly expanded into regular appearances at farmers markets, branded pop-up events, corporate activations, private events and weddings.

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Best Emerging Business

McCrumbs Deli

What began as a business aimed at filling a gap in the market for authentic Irish deli food has quickly become a destination enjoyed not only by the Irish community, but also by customers from across Perth who appreciate fresh, handmade food and welcoming service.

Much of our growth has come through word-of-mouth recommendations, allowing us to expand our team and continually invest back into the business.

At McCrumbs Deli, we're committed to creating a welcoming space where quality food, community connection and genuine hospitality come together every day.

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Best Overall

Collective Obsessions

We found that many of our members were single or juggling demanding careers, craving genuine social connection. Others wanted an escape, from a busy household, from kids, from whatever was going on at home. And almost all of them wanted to create, but had nowhere to do it, no space, no equipment, no time to set up and pack down.That told us membership at Collective Obsessions could never just mean access to a room.

It had to mean access to everything a creative could want, and a genuine community to share it with. 

2026 small business awards runner Ups
 

Our runners-up demonstrated exceptional strength within their categories and were recognised among an outstanding field of businesses.

We are incredibly proud to recognise their achievements and contribution to our business community.

Congratulations to our 2026 Runners-Up.

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Customer Experience Excellence

BestWest Building

Bestwest Building is a family-owned building inspection and pest control company based in Osborne Park.

We have completed more than 50,000 inspections since establishment, including over 300 property inspections within the City of Stirling in the last financial year alone.

Every inspector at Bestwest is a registered builder. In WA there is no licensing requirement for building inspectors, so we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Our extensive team of 17 brings over 200 years of combined construction experience.

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Customer Experience Excellence

Collective Obsessions

Our growth has been deliberate.

In 2020 we launched our membership program, giving creatives a dedicated space, their own studio cubbie and exclusive access to Members Only events. In 2023 we expanded our in-studio product range, and this year we launched our Creative Art Program, a weekly structured program supporting participants through guided creative experiences that build confidence, connection, fine motor skills and emotional wellbeing.

We've maintained a steady 30% growth rate for the past three years.

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Innovation in Business 

iDNA Health

Using our proprietary software platform, iDNASoft™, we transform complex genetic information into practical healthcare recommendations across nutrition, exercise, supplementation, preventative health screening and lifestyle medicine.

Patients receive highly personalised DNA reports together with one-on-one consultations that translate their genetic information into practical, evidence-based health strategies.

Our services are delivered both in person and via secure telehealth, enabling us to support patients throughout Australia and internationally.

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Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Perth Healthcare Centre

What began as a single chiropractic clinic has grown into one of Perth's leading multidisciplinary healthcare centres, now operating from two locations in West Perth and East Perth.

Today, our team of over 50 practitioners and support staff provides more than 12 health services under one roof, including chiropractic, physiotherapy, remedial massage, podiatry, psychology, nutrition, acupuncture, IV infusions and specialist medical services.

Since opening, we have helped over 200,000 patients and now support approximately 32,000 patient appointments each year.

Our integrated model allows practitioners to work together, providing patients with coordinated care rather than isolated treatment.

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Sustainability & Environmental Leadership

Green Magic Cleaning

Green Magic isn’t a jack-of-all-trades service with a messy menu of options.

We offer one beautifully designed product: our "General Maintenance Clean", a service modelled to cover everything most clients need on a recurring basis: wet areas, bedrooms, and living zones - with clear boundaries and optional extras like a linen change or skirting boards clean. By focusing on a single, tested, and highly refined offering, we do what most companies can’t: quote faster, train better, scale smarter, and deliver consistent results without misunderstandings or disputes. Clients don’t need to guess what’s included. Our documentation, scope of work, terms, and pricing are 100% transparent, either visible on our website or confirmed in our initial quote.

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Community Impact

Alpha Conveyancing

Community impact is a core part of Alpha Conveyancing's business philosophy. We believe that a successful business has a responsibility to contribute to the wellbeing of the communities it serves, and for more than 16 years we have demonstrated this through sustained investment in charitable partnerships, local initiatives and community engagement. Rather than focusing on one-off donations, we have built long-term relationships with organisations that align with our values and create meaningful, lasting change. A cornerstone of our community commitment is our partnership with Zero2Hero, supporting youth mental health and suicide prevention. Since 2020, Alpha Conveyancing has contributed more than $200,000 to help deliver life-changing programs for young Western Australians.

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Community Impact

Umbertos Bakehouse 

Our commitment to supporting the community has evolved alongside the growth of Umbertos Bakery. Since opening our first store in 2019, we have continually expanded both the scale and the reach of our community initiatives. What began with donating surplus bakery products to a small number of local organisations has developed into a structured and ongoing community program that now contributes more than $300,000 worth of fresh bakery products each year. As our business has grown, we have never viewed success simply as increasing sales. We believe true success is measured by the positive impact we have on our staff, our customers and the wider community. As Umbertos Bakery continues to grow, so too will our commitment to giving back.

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Best Emerging Business

Petal & Crumb

Petal & Crumb’s core offering is a rotating collection of premium, handcrafted dessert jars paired with specialty coffee and creative cold drinks. Each jar is designed to feel like a restaurant quality plated dessert in a portable format, with layers of sponge, flavoured soaks, mascarpone creams, curds, compotes, ganaches, pralines and handmade textural elements. The business has initially traded through limited release dessert drops, which have received strong community support and have previously sold out within an hour. Petal & Crumb is now expanding into a fully equipped mobile food trailer, allowing the business to attend markets, local events, private functions and community gatherings. Longer-term plans include supplying packaged dessert jars to cafés and retailers.

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Best Overall

Green Magic Cleaning

The philosophy behind our operations In the cleaning industry, owner-operators often juggle fieldwork and client calls without systems. The next step is usually hiring one “admin” who does it all - quotes, invoicing, training, complaints - until burnout hits. We've been there. When our first office manager left, we realised the problem wasn't their competence - it was the lack of structure. That's when we created specialised departments: bookings, customer service, cleaners support, recruitment, bookkeeping, marketing and IT. We assign clear, documented goals based on team strengths and avoid micromanagement. Rather than chasing every idea, we focus on one or two priorities at a time. We regularly consult trusted specialists, as well as new experts who help us widen our knowledge, to gain advice and create structured plans for achieving our goals.

Meet Our 2026 Judges

 

Behind every Awards program is the important task of reviewing and recognising the achievements of our nominees.

We extend our sincere thanks to the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards judging panel for contributing their time, experience and expertise to the Awards process.

Our judges brought a range of business and professional perspectives to the program and played an important role in recognising the achievements of this year's nominees.

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Judge

Councillor Teresa Olow

Councillor Teresa Olow is a proud resident of the City of Stirling, where she has raised her family and successfully operated a small business.

Her strong local ties give her a deep understanding of the community’s needs and challenges.

Committed to supporting local people, community groups and small businesses, Cr Olow is a representative who strives to make decisions that reflect the values of the community she proudly serves.

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Philip Osborne - City of Stirling

Philip Osborne is the Economic Development and Tourism Specialist at the City of Stirling, where he leads initiatives that support business growth, investment attraction and the visitor economy. With more than 15 years' experience across economic development, tourism, marketing and visitor attractions, Philip has held leadership roles with the Rottnest Island Authority, Optus Stadium, the Shire of Exmouth and Zoos South Australia. Passionate about growing the visitor economy, he brings extensive experience in strategy, innovation, customer experience, and economic development to the Stirling Business Awards judging panel.

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Sue Findlay - Bid Buddy

Suzanne Findlay brings over two decades of judging experience to the Stirling Business Awards, alongside a career built on the buyer's side of procurement. She sat on the WAITTA judging panel from 2003 to 2022, serving as Chief Judge for six of those years, and was Lead Judge for the iAwards from 2016 to 2024, assessing innovation entries at a national level. Before that, she spent years on government evaluation panels, scoring tenders and learning firsthand what separates a genuinely strong submission from one that only looks the part. In 2013, she founded BidBuddy, a Perth-based tender writing practice helping Australian SMEs win government and commercial contracts.

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Darren Meakins - Rotary Scarborough

Darren Meakins represents the Rotary Club of Scarborough, contributing to Rotary's ongoing commitment to community service, connection and positive local impact.

Through his involvement with Rotary, Darren brings a strong community-focused perspective and an appreciation for the role local businesses, organisations and individuals play in creating thriving communities.

His experience in community leadership provided a valuable perspective to the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards judging panel, particularly in recognising businesses demonstrating meaningful contribution, engagement and impact.

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Angie Draca - North Metro TAFE

Angie Drama brings a strong education and workforce development perspective through her work with North Metropolitan TAFE, supporting the connection between education, industry and the skills needed by Western Australian businesses.

Her experience working alongside students, industry and the broader business community provides valuable insight into business capability, innovation and the importance of developing the next generation of skilled professionals and entrepreneurs.

As a judge for the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards, Angie brought an education and industry-focused perspective to the judging process, helping recognise businesses demonstrating strong practice, growth and meaningful contribution to their communities.

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Justin Davies - Emergination

Justin Davies is an experienced business advisor, coach and strategist with a career spanning business growth, marketing, technology and commercialisation. As Managing Director of Emergination, Justin works with SME owners and leaders to develop practical strategies that create clarity, improve performance and support sustainable growth. 

He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Company Directors Course and has extensive board experience. 

Justin brought significant commercial, strategic and entrepreneurial experience to the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards judging panel, providing valuable insight into business performance, innovation and growth.

Meet Our 2026 Judges

 

Behind every Awards program is the important task of reviewing and recognising the achievements of our nominees.

We extend our sincere thanks to the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards judging panel for contributing their time, experience and expertise to the Awards process.

Our judges brought a range of business and professional perspectives to the program and played an important role in recognising the achievements of this year's nominees.

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Speaker

Alex Cooper - Think Small, Start Horribly

Alex Cooper is the founder of Think Small, Start Horribly, a Perth-based platform built around a simple but powerful idea: you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. His work challenges people to stop sitting on their ideas, move beyond the pursuit of perfect and take the first imperfect step toward something meaningful. 

Through Think Small, Start Horribly, Alex explores the barriers that can keep capable people stuck — from confidence and overthinking to the pressure to get things right from the beginning — encouraging a more practical approach centred on action, experimentation and progress. 

Alex joined us as a guest speaker at the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards, bringing an energetic and refreshingly relatable perspective to an evening celebrating the people who have taken those very steps to build, grow and develop their businesses.

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Liz Haselgrove - BOSS

Liz Haselgrove is the founder, Chair and CEO of BOSS, supporting micro and small businesses across Western Australia with practical advice, education and opportunities to connect and grow.

With more than 20 years’ experience working with small businesses and entrepreneurs, Liz has helped thousands of WA businesses to start, develop and succeed. Her expertise spans business strategy, marketing and digital capability, with a particular focus on practical solutions that help small business owners achieve maximum impact from their time, money and energy. 

Liz joined us as a guest speaker at the 2026 SBA Small Business Awards, bringing her trademark practical, down-to-earth approach and passion for helping small businesses thrive.

 

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors & Supporters

 

The 2026 SBA Small Business Awards would not have been possible without the organisations and individuals who supported the program.

Their contribution allowed SBA to deliver an accessible, high-quality Awards experience while recognising and celebrating businesses throughout our community.

We sincerely thank our 2026 sponsors, partners, prize contributors and supporters for helping us celebrate local business.

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Event Partner

City of Stirling

As Western Australia’s largest business hub, the City of Stirling is home to more than 26,000 businesses and a thriving, diverse economy.

With leading sectors in construction, healthcare, professional services, mining, education and media, the City offers a stable foundation and a springboard for growth. Our balanced industry mix reduces reliance on any single sector, supporting long-term resilience and proven success. 

Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, this is your central hub for everything you need – approvals and permits, tender and procurement opportunities, grants and practical tools to help you operate with confidence. Backed by streamlined processes and proactive support, the City of Stirling is ready to help your business succeed.

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Media Partner

Perth Now

PerthNow is Western Australia’s top news and entertainment website.

Through the combined reporting resources of Seven West Media, PerthNow gives you the latest local, national and international news, the hottest entertainment happenings, the must-know lifestyle stories and the biggest sport updates seven days a week.

We love Perth and WA and we thrive on telling the stories our readers are most passionate about – be it the latest crime news, the juiciest celebrity read or the fun story you needed to get through your day at work.

Your story tips are what make us WA’s number one news and entertainment website.

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Category Sponsor

Tjorn Sibma MLC

Tjorn grew up in Perth’s northern suburbs, living and working locally for over 25 years. Raising a young family with his wife Tanya, Tjorn is passionate about ensuring the next generation of Western Australians grow up in a safe community, with access to world-class services and opportunities for future employment.

Following the 2021 State Election, Tjorn was elected Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council and was appointed Shadow Minister for Environment; Defence Industry; and Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs. With WA Labor already abusing their super-majority in the Parliament, and the Auditor General raising concerns about ‘hundreds of management and system control weaknesses’ across the public sector, Tjorn is committed to holding the government to account for its poor transparency and ongoing mismanagement.

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Sponsor

Dr Anne Aly - Federal Member for Cowan

Candidate and Member for Cowan

Minister for Small Business
Minister for International Development
Minister for Multicultural Affairs

 

Anne moved to Australia when she was two years old. Her mum was a nurse and her dad an engineer, but they both worked in factories in Australia before her dad later became a bus driver.

By her late twenties, Anne was a single working mother of two young boys in Perth. She knows the importance of having a secure and well-paid job, having raised her boys while working on the minimum wage. 

Anne went on to study her Masters and PhD at Edith Cowan University and held a number of senior positions within the Western Australian Public Service. 

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Sponsor

Armada Accountants & Advisors

OVER 40 YEARS OF FINANCIAL EXPERTISE

Perth Financial Experts

Armada are a leading group of financial professionals offering a comprehensive range of services to Businesses, Large Family Groups, Investors and Individuals. We are able to cater to Small to Medium Businesses (SMEs), Listed Companies, Junior Explorers and more across Western Australia, specialising in corporate advisory, tax compliance, wealth management, and cash flow management.

Based in Osborne Park, Perth Western Australia, we have an extensive reach and established presence in Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, the Pilbara (including Port Hedland, Karratha etc), Kalgoorlie and throughout WA. With our head office located conveniently located just 5kms from the Perth CBD, we are one of the largest mid-tier suburban Accounting and Advisory Firms. 

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Brownie Sponsor

Petal & Crumb

Every jar has a story.

Petal & Crumb began after one of the most challenging chapters of my life. I dedicated several years to helping friends grow their family as their gestational altruistic surrogate. It was a journey filled with incredible joy, but also heartbreaking loss when that chapter unexpectedly came to an end. It completely changed how I saw connection, kindness and community.

Baking became more than creating desserts. It became a way to create moments that bring people together. After giving so much of myself to others, it became something that belonged to me again - a creative outlet, a fresh beginning and a reminder that beauty can grow even from the hardest of seasons.

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Door Prize Sponsor

Kwik Kopy Osborne Park

You’re an expert at your business and we’re an expert at ours.

At Kwik Kopy, we’re here to help Australian entrepreneurs and businesses make their mark on the world. For us, it’s about going above and beyond for our customers, communities, franchisees and the planet – it’s what’s we do and it’s what we love. Your ambition is our ambition. We make possible.

Whether it’s delivering marketing services, signage, print, packaging or design, Kwik Kopy’s centres have become trusted partners to thousands of businesses and Aussie
entrepreneurs who are looking to grow and succeed.

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Door Prize Sponsor

Perth Healthcare Centre

Your body doesn’t work in isolation, and neither should your healthcare. At Perth Healthcare, we bring experienced Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Remedial Massage Therapists and Allied Health professionals together under one roof to create a more connected, patient-first healthcare experience.

With modern clinics in East Perth and West Perth, over 12 healthcare services and more than 200,000 patient visits supported, we’re helping Perth locals move better, recover faster and feel their best.

Give Perth Healthcare a go and experience the difference of truly collaborative healthcare.

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