The 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards open in April and it's free to enter. These awards recognise growth, entrepreneurship and business success across our city.

Entering these awards provides a great opportunity to:

Increase brand awareness and gain recognition
Boost staff engagement and morale
Focus on your business plans, strategies, goals and achievements
Build a reputation for excellence
Enter our Origin Energy People's Choice award (all finalists are eligible)

Your business and your staff deserve recognition.

Join Dantia and Lake Macquarie City Council for a special session designed to support businesses preparing entries for the 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.

Whether you're a first‑time entrant or looking to take your application to the next level, this session will help you understand what makes a submission stand out. Learn how to clearly communicate your achievements, highlight your strengths, and present your business story in a compelling and award‑winning way.

Together, we’ll unpack the secrets to success and help you craft applications that reflect the innovation, resilience, and excellence of our local business community.

Applications to enter the 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards close Monday 4 May 2026.

Contact the host of 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards - Application Support Session