The Devonport Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, with tickets now on sale for the Gala on Saturday 14 November at the paranaple Convention Centre.
Following the successful relaunch of the Awards in 2025, this year’s program recognises businesses and individuals across nine award categories, including business leadership, professional services, retail, tourism, hospitality, skilled trades and community health and wellness. 145 nominations were received with 57 finalists. Several businesses are finalists in more than one category, and the field spans new operators and long-established names.
DCCI President Claire Connelly said being named a finalist was an achievement in itself.
“Behind every successful business are people who work incredibly hard, take risks and back new ideas. Every finalist should be proud of what they have accomplished, whether they are a new business finding its feet or an established operator that keeps innovating,” Ms Connelly said.
The People’s Choice Award also returns, giving customers and the wider community the chance to recognise the businesses that have made a lasting impression.
Gala tickets now on sale
The winners will be announced at the 2026 DCCI Business Excellence Awards Gala, to be held at the paranaple Convention Centre in Devonport on Saturday 14 November.
The Gala will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, community representatives and supporters for an evening of celebration, entertainment, outstanding dining and networking. Building on the success of last year’s revitalised event, the evening promises to be one of the highlights of the region’s business calendar.
“These Awards are about more than recognising individual achievements. They’re about bringing our business community together, celebrating what makes our region special and strengthening the connections that help local businesses succeed,” Ms Connelly said. “We encourage everyone to come along, support our finalists and be part of a fantastic evening celebrating local excellence.”
Tickets are now on sale, with businesses, colleagues, friends and community members encouraged to secure their places.
DCCI thanks its 2026 award sponsors: Commonwealth Bank, Devonport City Council, University of Tasmania, Spirit of Tasmania, Clifford Craig Foundation, Hospitality Tasmania, TasTAFE, and BYD Devonport. Along with 2026 event sponsors and partners: Devonport City Council, SeaFM and 7AD, Guy Barnett MP, Roger Jaensch MP, Abe’s Audio, Novotel Devonport, Marinus Link, Tasmanian Digestive Centre, Eastford Creek Vineyard, Anvers Tasmania, Qantas and The Old Woolstore.
Event details
Event: 2026 DCCI Business Excellence Awards Gala
Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
Venue: paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport
Tickets: https://dcci.org.au/awards/
2026 DCCI Business Excellence Awards Finalists
Outstanding Business Award | Sponsored by Commonwealth Bank
- Abe’s Audio
- Adore U Tasmania (Stork Talk)
- Levelled Caravans
- Joining The Dodts
- Meggra Hair Studio
- Red Room Reiki and Readings
- Rodmans Painting Services
- Tassie Care
- Taz Drone Solutions
- The Alley
- The Cove Tasmania
- Where’s Wally Cleaning
Business Leadership Award | Sponsored by Devonport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Joining the Dodts (Jye and Laura Dodt)
- Lonvara (Mel Pursell)
- Tassie Care (Gautam Chadda)
- The Cove Tasmania (Kurt Robinson)
Tourism Impact Award | Sponsored by Spirit of Tasmania
- Tasmanian Food & Wine (General Store)
- The Cove Tasmania
Retail Excellence Award | Sponsored by Devonport City Council
- 2B2P Furniture and Homeware
- Bass and Burl Collective
- Levelled Caravans
- Foodworks
- Harpley Hair
- Stork Talk
- Tasmanian Food & Wine (General Store)
- The Tyre Solution
Excellence in Professional Services Award | Sponsored by University of Tasmania
- Joining the Dodts
- McGrath
- Meggra Hair Studio
- Moon Cheese
- Nella4Hair
- Rodmans Painting Services
- Tassie Care
Community Health & Wellness Champion Award |Sponsored by Clifford Craig Foundation
- Dragonfly Counselling and Consulting
- Everyday Lions
- Lonvara
- Magnolia Support
- On Site Smiles
- Tasmanian Digestive Centre
- The Cove Tasmania
Exceptional Food & Beverage Award | Sponsored by Hospitality Tasmania
- Basalt / The Atrium (The Cove Tasmania)
- Tasmanian Food & Wine (General Store)
- Wattle Hill Olives
Skilled Trade Excellence Award (sponsored by TasTAFE)
- Meggra Hair Studio
- Rodmans Painting Services
- Speedy Tyres
People’s Choice Award |Sponsored by BYD Devonport supported by SeaFM and 7AD
- Abe’s Audio
- Butterfly Effect Tattoo Studio
- Karizma Hair Design
- Lonvara
- Lumen Coffee Lounge
- Meggra Hair Studio
- Nourish Me Café
- Page Hire
- Stork Talk
- Strait Off The Boat
- The Tyre Solution
