August 2025 Winners

Emerging and Micro Business

SEPAC

SEPAC is a family run performing arts school on the Gold Coast, offering high quality training in music, theatre, and production. SEPAC was born during the uncertainty of COVID with Hannah Rigby and Brad Flanagan teaching seven private singing students. Now the business has nearly 200 students, five private music studios, band classes, and plans to introduce dance and acting programs

 

Family Business

The Skin Centre

The Skin Centre, which has been operating on the Gold Coast since 1995. The company, which was founded by Dr Michael Freeman and is now owned by his son Dr Andrew Freeman, annually provides 22,000 appointments across medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology services. The business has treated thousands of people with skin cancer and other skin conditions. The business also provides clinical trial services to pharmaceutical, biomedical and medical device companies.

Retail, Wholesale and Distribution

Parts Factory Australia

Parts Factory Australia was founded in 2016 by Lucas Drabsh as part-time business. It has quickly grown into a full-time operation. Parts Factory Australia provides high-quality aftermarket auto parts with fast shipping, three-year warranties, and expert support. Its sister company Crate Engines Australia delivers brand-new, professionally assembled engines with nationwide shipping and transparent warranties for mechanics and everyday vehicle owners.

Construction and Trades

YTB Plumbing

YTB Plumbing is the one-stop-shop solution for any civil plumbing connection requirements on the Gold Coast. YTB specialise in council infrastructure, delivering new civil water, sewer and stormwater connections. The company works alongside organisations like Gold Coast Water, Gold Coast City Council, tier 1 and tier 2 builders, developers and local engineers.

Manufacturing

Morlife

Arundel-based Morlife is celebrating 25 years as a manufacturer of health foods and supplements. Owned by the Stewart family, the company specialises in functional foods that are designed for specific health purposes. Morlife products are sold nationally and internationally through major chains like Costco as well as health food stores. The company, which has 46 employees and exports to the United States, Taiwan, Korea, China and Japan.

Professions and Services

Biodiversity Australia

Biodiversity Australia is a 100% Indigenous-owned environmental consultancy business based on the Gold Coast with over 23 years of experience in delivering ecological consulting, fauna and vegetation management, biosecurity, and aviation safety services. Biodiversity Australia supports sustainable development across all sectors, with a focus on Indigenous participation and environmental compliance.

Health and Wellbeing

Natures Farmer Sea

Natures Farmer Sea is a Burleigh-based health and wellness company, specialising in high-quality, natural products made from ocean-harvested sea moss. Founded in 2021, the company has grown significantly since. The company now employs more than 36 people and has served more than 250,000 customers so far. This year the company moved its headquarters to a 955sqm facility in Burleigh Heads.

IT and Digital Business

REGCOR

REGCOR is a leading Australian-owned Cyber Security firm delivering advanced cyber defense solutions. Specializing in threat detection, incident response, SOC services, compliance, cyber training, Ai security compliance and penetration testing, REGCOR protects businesses worldwide. Known for innovation, trust, and rapid response, the company ensures clients data, networks, and critical assets remain secure in an evolving digital landscape.

Education, Training and Employment

Langports

Langports English Language College is a second generation, family-owned business that has delivered exceptional English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) from more than 70 countries. Established in 2007, the college employs 62 people and has campuses on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. Langports has twice been named as the Best Language School in Australia.

Mayor's Innovation GC

Service.com.au

Service.com.au is an online marketplace connecting Australians with verified and peer-reviewed trades and service providers. Employing 20 people, the business lists more than 90,000 Australian businesses on its business platform across more than 300 categories. Now 13 years old, the company generates its revenue through the sale of business products to the trades and services sector.

Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Southern Cross Tours

Southern Cross Tours is an Ecotourism-certified operator providing intimate guided tours through the Gold Coast Hinterland. Founded in 1994, the company helps guest explore the area’s rich flora, fauna, stunning lookouts, The parent company also owns Aquaduck Gold Coast, Aquaduck Sunshine Coast and Paradise Jet Boating. More than 70% of the ecocustomers are international visitors.

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