2026 Muswellbrook Business Awards
The Chamber’s Business Awards are a premier event on the Muswellbrook Business Calendar. The Awards Ceremony is a Black-Tie event held each year with the evening showcasing finalists across a range of categories that have been assessed by a panel of independent judges.
The winning businesses are announced and presented with a trophy during this high-profile event with media and publicity exposure.
The awards are open to all Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce Members operating within the Shire of Muswellbrook except those associated with major sponsors, the Chamber Board, and the panel of judges.
Award categories are designed to be inclusive and reflect the business mix of the area.
Winners of a some of the Award Categories* automatically become finalist in the *Hunter Business Awards.
How to enter: 2026 Entries Open Monday 6th April
Entries / Nominations via the Online Awards Portal
https://muswellbrooknsw.awardsplatform.com/
Closing date for nominations and completed questionnaires: Friday 1st May
Important Dates:
Nominations Open: Monday 6th April 2026
Entries Close: Friday 1st May 2026
Judging: 20th, 21st, 22nd May 2026
Awards Dinner: Friday 19th June 2026 – Two Rivers Wines
2026 Muswellbrook Business Awards Categories:
*Excellence in Micro Business – (Less than 5 Employees)
*Excellence in Small Business – (5 to 20 Employees)
*Excellence in Large Business – (21 or more Employees)
*Outstanding Community Organisation
*Outstanding Employee
Outstanding New Member
Excellence in Tourism
Excellence in Retail
Excellence in Professional Services
Excellence in Health & Beauty
Excellence in Education & Training
Making Muswellbrook Award – (Voted by the MCCI Board)
Outstanding Customer Experience – (Judges Choice)
Business of the Year – (Highest scoring entry from all the finalist)
