NEW SOUTH WALES

Media Partner

7NEWS remains Australia’s most-watched and trusted television news service, with viewers tuning in every day and night for the most comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of local and international news, sport and weather. 

 Category Partners

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) is responsible for overseeing land-use planning, housing delivery, and sustainable community development across New South Wales. It shapes thriving communities by balancing urban growth with environmental protection and managing public lands. The Department oversees state-wide infrastructure and administers public open spaces including Crown Lands.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia a market leading provider of integrated printing solutions with the power to transform the business environment.

Globally recognised for its award-winning products, Konica Minolta works closely with businesses to understand their needs and delivers a range of solutions including print and imaging technology, software and services for office and production print environments, as well as 3D printing and robotics. Headquartered in Sydney, Konica Minolta delivers sales, service and customer support across Australia, through its extensive network of direct sales offices, authorised dealers and resellers.

Beyond Bank is one of Australia’s largest customer-owned banks. For over 60 years, we’ve aimed to change the lives of our customers and communities through financial wellbeing.

Beyond Bank is also a B Corp, a business that is certified as meeting high standards of social and environmental impact. We support over 6,000 community organisations through fundraising, donations, employee wellbeing programs and active volunteering. Since 2007, the Beyond Bank Australia Foundation has contributed to many important community programs, with a focus on financial wellbeing, housing affordability and natural disasters.

AVPartners is the partner-led experience technology business behind premium events at venues across Australia. Embedded teams design, deliver, and sustain audiovisual and event production at hotels, resorts, and conference centres including Shangri-La Sydney, the venue partner for this year's awards, where the onsite AVPartners team runs the audiovisual operation year round. AVPartners is Australia's only ISO 9001-certified in-house audiovisual provider.

Sharpe Bros was established in 1947, now in its 80th year. Our mission statement is simple: getting you home safe

Sharpe Bros is a 4th generation family business with multi-award-winning patented technology, serving all three tiers of government and our traditional work that we call Sharpe bros private that's focuses on carparks and driveways with speed and accuracy.

The Awards Australia Foundation Ltd (AAF) is a registered charity aimed at advancing social and public welfare, promoting reconciliation, mutual respect, tolerance between groups, and celebrating culture.

The Foundation aims to achieve its goals by providing community awareness, support to Indigenous Australians and individuals from different ethnic groups, those living with a disability or those affected by disadvantage. Through its initiatives, AAF will provide funds for specific award categories and their winners, cultural training, accessibility to awards nights for those living with a disability, and support for those experiencing disadvantage to attend an awards night.

Venue & Category Partner

Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and breathtaking beauty of Sydney with a stay at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney. Perfectly positioned in the historic Rocks area, this hotel places guests at the center of Sydney's rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty. Wake up to awe-inspiring views of the Sydney Opera House, the Harbor Bridge, or Darling Harbor, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience in one of Australia's most beloved cities.

Located on the mountainside in the Mount View sub-region of the Hunter Valley, Briar Ridge Vineyard is a boutique winery where tradition, innovation and a passion for excellence come together. Our distinctive terroir, elevated microclimate and vineyard setting set us apart from the rest of the Hunter, producing wines with true regional character and offering visitors a memorable cellar door experience. Led by award-winning winemaker Andrew Duff, we honour the valley's rich heritage while embracing a progressive, forward-thinking approach.
Briar Ridge is a Halliday Red Star Winery, a coveted rating awarded only to wineries that consistently produce wines of exemplary quality and typicity.

Above all else, Mother Nature is at the heart of what we do. Our passion is to show Australians some of nature’s best spots in New South Wales, whilst at the same time doing our best to protect and preserve it.

The Career College is a personal and professional development centre with the intention to empower and support individuals, business owners and their teams to succeed in life, career and business. The Career College’s Founder and Managing Director Annette Hurley - Executive, Mindset and Career Coach (35years + exp) together with the talented, caring Career College team provide online and in person services, such as coaching/mentoring, workshops, job placement and more for both individuals and organisations.