Australia's trades champions recognised

THE Champions have been announced for the 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, recognising outstanding achievement across a diverse range of trade industries.

Winners were presented with their Champion trophy and winner's certificate at a prestigious red-carpet gala held recently at Sydney's Sofitel Wentworth hotel.

Hosted by Scott Irwin, the event, widely regarded as the "Logies of Australia's trade sector", brought together trade professionals from across the country for an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, innovation, and success in small business.

Now in its fourth year, the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards honour the passion, dedication, and hard work of Australia's most outstanding trade businesses across metropolitan, regional, and rural communities.

In 2026, more than 587 trade small businesses spanning retail, services, and manufacturing were recognised, with Champions announced across a broad range of award categories.

The awards are well-deserved recognition and for setting the benchmark for excellence within Australia's thriving trade sector.

“To be recognised as a Champion among businesses from across the country is an outstanding achievement and highlights the hard work, determination and leadership” said Steve Loe, Awards Founder and Managing Director of
Precedent Productions, which manages the program.

“Tradies form the backbone of Australia’s small business economy. With long hours, tough labour, and the pressures of ownership, it’s vital we acknowledge the businesses that perform at the highest standard.”

The 2026 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards are proudly sponsored by Westpac, Lifestyle Tradie, NOVA Employment, Xcllusive Business Sales, Buy4Tradies, TradieSpec, VJB Group, Castaway Forecasting, Big Clean and MyHR.

Community Broadcast Network (publisher of this title) is a regional media supporter for the awards.

For the full list of winners and more information, visit www.championawards.com.au/trades