October 2024 Winners

Emerging and Micro Business

QPuzzles

QPuzzles is an Ashmore-based jigsaw puzzle manufacturing company. Launched in 2020, QPuzzles is now Australia’s largest premium quality jigsaw puzzle manufacturer. Its growing list of clients range from growing list of clients from specialist retailers, medium to large companies and government organisations. The company exports puzzles to the USA, New Zealand, Iran, Germany, Japan, Canada, Thailand and England.

Family Business

Walsh Accountants

Walsh Accountants, established in 1976, is the Gold Coasts oldest family-owned accounting firm. Its core services include business tax and compliance, business advisory services, SMSF establishment and compliance and estate planning. The company, which was founded by Graham Walsh, is now managed by his son Tom Walsh and is still 100 per cent owned by the Walsh family.

 

Retail, Wholesale and Distribution

JSW Powersports

JSW Powersports emerged as a humble backyard venture and over 26 years, it has blossomed into a multi-million-dollar empire, pioneering innovations in the watercraft and powersports industry.  The company has been the largest Sea-Doo personal watercraft dealer in the world for the past 12 years. JSW Powersports also sell other industry leading brands such as Sea Fox, Malibu and Axis, Cobalt, Seabob, Can-Am and Fliteboard.

Construction and Trades

TEW Solutions

TEW Solutions is a specialist electrical and mechanical engineering company that provides end-to-end solutions for intricate projects across both public and private sectors. The company services industries such as manufacturing, water and wastewater management, rail and transport, infrastructure, construction, and commercial buildings. Established in 1992, the Molendinar company now has more than 40 employees and has completed more than 450 projects.

Manufacturing

Fixx Nutrition

Fixx Nutrition offers a range of all-natural, functional nutrition solutions. All its products are manufactured it the company’s Burleigh Heads manufacturing facility. Originally developed for professional athletes, Fixx Nutrition products are now sold in more than 1000 retailers in Australia and exported to 15 countries.

Professions and Services

All Care Australia

Helensvale-based All Care Australia is a nationwide professional social work company that provides a wide range of services include residential care for children. Originally a labour hire service, the business switched its business model in 2020 when it opened its first residential home for children and young people. The company now has 48 residential homes across the Gold Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, and Mackay.

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 40 people, has processed more than 120,000 orders and is moving to a much larger manufacturing facility.

IT and Digital Business

GCIT

GCIT is a Managed Services Provider specialising in Cybersecurity and IT Support. GCIT has over a decade of experience securing Gold Coast local businesses. The company’s deep understanding of the local market allows its to deliver solutions meeting the unique needs of its clients and help them thrive in an increasingly digital landscape.

Education, Training and Employment

The Klepper Training Academy

The Klepper Training Academy provides nationally accredited courses in Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness First Aid and bespoke business training solutions. KTA also works with some of the region’s best schools and outdoor centres including Emu Gully, Kokoda Youth Camps, Higher Ground and adventure clubs such as the Yatra Bushwalkers and University of Queensland Mountaineering club.

Mayor's Innovation GC

Wash Drones

Palm Beach-headquartered Wash Drones is helping to revolutionize exterior cleaning of multi-storey buildings through the use of advanced drones. Wash Drones has established a network of small and mid-sized operators who use Wash Drones' hardware and systems to deliver cleaning services across Australia, and now in the UK and Asia.

Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Eventco Group

Eventco Group delivers event management solutions for all types of events, throughout Australia, New Zealand and beyond. Eventco Group is involved with many large Gold Coast events including Gold Coast Marathon, the Pacific Airshow, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Blues on Broadbeach, and the Safer Schoolies Initiative. The company also looks after the site management for almost all of the concerts and festivals held at People First Stadium and Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

 

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