Business Excellence Awards 2025

The Annual Newman Commerce & Industry (NCCI) Business Excellence Awards celebrates the achievements, innovation, and enterprising spirit of small to medium sized businesses across the Shire of East Pilbara.

Businesses do not need to be Members of the NCCI to enter and can apply for up to two award categories where they meet the eligibility criteria under the submitted category. Download the Awards Help Guide Here.

Award Categories

  • Business Awards
    Winners of these categories are eligible for the RCCIWA Awards:

    • Excellence for Purpose

    • Best Sole Trader

    • Excellence in Environmental Sustainability

    • Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality

    • Best Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Business

    • NCCI Best Micro Business (1 – 5 employees FTE)

    • NCCI Best Business (6 – 10 employees FTE)

    • NCCI Best Business (11 – 20 employees FTE)

    • NCCI Best Business (21+ employees FTE)

    • Best Start Up Business

    • Leading with Innovation

Individual Awards
These awards recognise individuals who contribute to the businesses and organisations of Newman:

  • Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

  • Customer Service Person of the Year

  • Employee of the Year

  • Outstanding Leadership

Key Dates

Award Entries Are Now Closed

Awards Night Saturday 13 September 2025