All the finalists in every category of the 2025 IMB Illawarra Business Awards
The Illawarra prepares to celebrate its biggest, boldest, bright achievers - and some smaller, quiet ones, too
Expect another black tie extravaganza at the 2025 IMB Illawarra Business Awards. These pics are from last year’s gala event. Pics via @businessillawarra on Instagram
The finalists for the prestigious 2025 IMB Illawarra Business Awards have been drip-fed through social media all day - here they are: all in one place!
This 31st iteration of the awards have been record-breaking, with 288 entries received across the Illawarra, Kiama, and Shoalhaven awards, Business Illawarra director Coralie McCarthy said. Next step is the gala awards night at the WIN Entertainment Centre on September 10, 2025. Tickets here
The finalists in the 2025 Illawarra Business Awards are:
Excellence in Tech (sponsored by Telstra):
AST Technologies
Green Gravity
Propel TechnologiesOutstanding Employee (sponsored by Symbio Wildlife Park):
Courtney Torresan – The Cram Foundation
Diesel Mitchell – Propel Technologies
Jessica Brodie – Edmen Community Staffing Solutions
Mikayla Hodges – Dignam Real Estate
Sarah Wilson – Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
Sarah Rebbeck – Kiama Leagues Club
Tiarna Snow – Housing TrustOutstanding Young Business Leader (sponsored by SCA Channel 10):
Aaron Mulhall, Specialised Energy Solutions
Ariel Miners, MitchCap
Daniel Liscastro, Buckaroo Leatherworks Pty Ltd
Karlie Zec, Tiny Tins
Sid Curran, Curran Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
Trent Hilaire, Hill To AirOutstanding Business Leader (sponsored by Illawarra Mercury):
Amy Hall - Banksia Support Services
John Lamont - Nowchem
Kate Dezarnaulds - WorkLife
Kylie Moffitt - PhysioHealth Corrimal
Dr Laura Clark - Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
Matt Radnidge - Symbio Wildlife Park
Sally Dillon - Revolution Consulting GroupExcellence in International Business (sponsored by NSW Ports):
Excellence in Workplace Culture (sponsored by Peoplecare Health):
Ava Maria Disability and Mental Health Services
Big Fat Smile
Housing Trust
Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
Symbio Wildlife ParkExcellence in Innovation (sponsored by Wollongong City Council):
Banksia Support Services
BigPurplePhone
Green Gravity
Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group
PhysioHealth CorrimalExcellence in Sustainability (sponsored by Bluescope):
Green Gravity
Oceano Eyewear
Tiny Tins
WarrigalOutstanding Community Organisation (sponsored by Warrigal):
Dress for Success NSW & ACT
Housing Trust
Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
Need a Feed
The Cram Foundation
The Flagstaff GroupOutstanding New Business (sponsored by CMG Audio Visual & Touring):
Dharawal Distilling Co.
Professional Drone Imagery Pty Ltd
Saunaus
Shellharbour Marina
Slow Dough
Workplace AdvantageExcellence in Diversity & Inclusion:
Buckaroo Leatherworks Pty Ltd
Green Yakka
Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
The Flagstaff GroupExcellence in Micro Business:
Banksia Support Services
Crime Story - Luke Taylor
Hill To Air
Iltalian Cooking Experience with Stefano Marvello
Scribbly Gum Photography
This Old House Studio
What's on in Wollongong / Parents Guide IllawarraExcellence in Small Business (sponsored by Kiama Municipal Council):
BigPurplePhone
Burnetts On Barney
Green Gravity
PhysioHealth & Sports Injury Clinic - Kylie Moffitt
Shellharbour Marina
Tiny TinsExcellence in Large Business (sponsored by Channel 7):
CareSouth
Curran Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air
Health Staff Australia
IOH Health
Joint Vision Orthopaedic GroupOutstanding Local Chamber (sponsored by WAVEFM):
Berry Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc
Kiama Business Network .
Robertson Business Chamber
Shoalhaven Business ChamberOutstanding Visitor Experience (sponsored by Port Authority of NSW):
Cupitt's Estate
Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour
Symbio Wildlife Park
The Links Shell CoveExcellence in Sustainable Tourism (sponsored by Port Authority of NSW):
Cupitt's Estate
Symbio Wildlife Park
