An extraordinary night awaits at the 2024 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards!

The 2024 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards will celebrate the achievements of the region’s businesses and business professionals, shining a light on the best of our business community. Finalists were assessed by a panel of independent judges through a rigorous two-phase entry process, including written and interview requirements, culminating in the selection of finalists across 15 categories.

We invite you to join us in celebrating 30 years of business excellence at an elegant black-tie gala as we honor the outstanding companies and individuals who have driven success in the Illawarra region. The evening will culminate in the announcement of the winners in each category and the crowning of the 2024 IMB Bank Business of the Year.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a three-course menu crafted by top chefs, signature cocktails provided by Smith Street Distillery, and live entertainment from Thrillhouse, a humble group of the Illawarra region's most talented musicians.

Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the opulence of the region's most anticipated black-tie gala on Friday, 13 September, with doors opening at 6:30pm.

For event information email awards@businessillawarra.com


KEY 2024 PROGRAM DATES  

Entries Open: 2 May 2024
Entry Deadline: 5 June 2024
Finalists Announced: 31 July 2024
Finalist Interviews: 1 August - 21 August 2024
Black-tie Gala Ceremony: Friday 13 September 2024
NSW State Business Awards:  October 2024

2024 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards

Friday 13 September 2024 WIN Entertainment Centre

                                                                            2024 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards Finalists 

Excellence in Customer Service 
Sponsored by IOH Health

Finalists:

  • Adcraft Studio
  • Atelier Wealth Mortgage Brokers
  • Burnetts on Barney
  • D. Frame Electrical
  • Dignam Real Estate
  • Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
  • SOILCO
  • Symbio Wildlife Park
  • VPA Studios

Excellence in Innovation 
Sponsored by NSW Ports

Finalists:

  • Endeavour Energy
  • Green Gravity
  • IRT
  • Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
  • Shoalhaven Occupational Therapy
  • Traders in Purple

Excellence in Large Business 
Sponsored by Wollongong City Council

Finalists:

  • Coutts Lawyers
  • D. Frame Electrical
  • Dynamic Tradies
  • Essential Care
  • Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
  • Warrigal

Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by BlueScope 

 Finalists:

  • Bomo Bulk
  • Green Connect Illawarra
  • Green Gravity
  • Silos Estate
  • Tiny Tins

Excellence in Micro Business
Sponsored by Kiama Municipal Council

Finalists:

  • Awareness Co.
  • Banksia Support Services
  • Coal Coast Magazine
  • Focus Tutoring 
  • Scribbly Gum Photography
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour
  • Supacalla Private Properties

Excellence in Tech 
Sponsored by Telstra

 Finalists:

  • Business Valuations Online
  • Ericom
  • Scalapay
  • Sicona Battery Technologies
  • Virtual IT Group

Excellence in Small Business
Sponsored by South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Finalists:

  • Adcraft Studio 
  • Amelie Private
  • Burnetts On Barney
  • Green Gravity
  • Propel Technologies
  • Sprout Scientific
  • Tiny Tins
  • WorkLife Berry 
  • WorkLife Coledale

Excellence in Workplace Culture 
Sponsored by Peoplecare Health Insurance

 Finalists:

  • CareSouth 
  • Coutts Lawyers
  • Foye Legal
  • Health Staff Global Pty Ltd
  • Hysata
  • Sprout Scientific
  • Warrigal

Outstanding Business Leader 
Sponsored by Illawarra Mercury

Finalists: 

  • Amy Hall - Banksia Support Service
  • Darren Frame - D.Frame Electrical Pty Ltd
  • Elizabeth Burnett - Burnetts On Barney
  • Heather Marciano - BCR Communities
  • Jemma Tribe - Nowra Community Food Store
  • Matthew Radnidge - Symbio Widlife Park
  • Wynter Dares - Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group

Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality 
Sponsored by The Illawarra Hotel

Finalists:

  • Burnetts on Barney 
  • Coal Coast Magazine 
  • Cupitt’s Estate
  • Silos Estate
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour
  • Symbio Wildlife Park

Outstanding Community Organisation 
Sponsored by Warrigal

Finalists: 

  • Big Fat Smile
  • Escabags
  • Lighthouse
  • Port Kembla Chamber of Commerce
  • ROCC for Women
  • Solve Care

Outstanding Employee
Sponsored by WIN Network

 Finalists:

  • Amber Harrison - Symbio Widlife Park
  • Debbie Calderon - BCR Communities
  • Leigh Sherer - G.J. Gardner Homes Wollongong 

Outstanding New Business
Port Authority of New South Wales

 Finalists:

  • Berry Physiotherapy
  • Creative Kooks
  • Crime Story
  • Gateway Life
  • Mulberry Support Service
  • Shellharbour Marina Holiday Accommodation
  • Two Face Investigations

Outstanding Young Business
Sponsored by Be Creative Media 

Finalists:

  • Brittany Lavender – Peoplecare Health Insurance 
  • Ellen Noye – Solve Care
  • Gabrielle Voller - Proud Living Co
  • Harriet Cox - Home Instead Wollongong
  • Jack Dinnie - Bumpy Road Catering Events
  • Karlie Zec - Tiny Tins 
  • Rhys Cornock - Sprout Scientific

2024 IMB Bank 
illawarra business awards SPONSORS

We would like to acknowledge the generosity of our partners, sponsors, and everyone who lends their support to bring together this important community event every year. 

Contact the Business Illawarra team at awards@businessillawarra.com to discuss your options.