Australia’s beloved tradies are set to battle it out for recognition as the best of the best at the inaugural Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards, to be held at Western Sydney Conference Centre, Penrith in Sydney on Friday 22nd of September 2023.

As Australia’s only dedicated awards for Trades, the aim of the awards is to support and celebrate the vital contribution that trade business owners make to the local community, in service and in generating employment for millions of Australians, as well as their commitment to the Australian economy.

From plumbers to pest control, and carpenters to concreters, there are 44 industry categories that trade businesses can be nominated in, as well as individual awards for Apprentice Champion, Trades Entrepreneur, Trades Champion Leader and the Champion Tradie. 

Awards Founder and Managing Director, Steve Loe says, it’s about giving Australia’s tradies the recognition they deserve. 

“Tradies are the backbone of Australian society and an integral part of the small business sector. A third of Australia’s workforce are in a trade and the Awards gives them the opportunity to be publicly acknowledged for their hard work and service.” he said,

“A trades career can often mean early starts, long days and exhausting manual labour.  It’s a very physically taxing career and those who perform to a high standard deserve to be recognised for their contribution to the community and exceptional customer service”, continued Loe.  

Businesses will be assessed on a criteria including customer service, quality of products, staff training initiatives, environmental sustainability and contribution to the community, by 30 judges representing a variety of trade industries.

Eligible businesses must be based in Australia, suit a listed category be a Trade Retail or Service Business with 40 employees or less* or a Trade Manufacturing Business with 100 employees or less*

Entries are open now, closing on the 27th July, with finalists set to be announced on the 16th August.

For more information head to www.tradesbusinesschampions.com.au

Full list of categories;

Air Conditioning

Arborist

Architect

Automotive Mechanical

Automotive Services

Automotive Smash Repairs

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation

Bricklayer

Builders

Carpentry

Carpet and Flooring Layer

Commercial Cleaning

Concreter

Data Technician

Electrical

Engineering

Fencing

Fitter and Turner

Gardener

Glazier

Home and Garden Improvement

Landscaper

Lighting Consultant

Locksmith

Manufacturing

Mechanical Repairs

Metal Fabrication

New Business

Pest Control

Painter

Plasterer

Plumber

Printer

Removalist

Roofer

Signwriter

Surveyor

Solar

Sole Operator

Stone Mason

Tiler

Trade Retail

Trade Services

Wholesaler

* Eligibility is based on the number of equivalent full-time positions within the business. (80 staff who work half a week each, is equal to 40 full-time positions)