Narromine Business Award Finalists

The Narromine Region Business Awards 2026 celebrate the depth, diversity and strength of our local business community.

The response has been incredible, with 91 submissions across 12 judged categories, showcasing the outstanding businesses and people that make our region such a great place to live and work.

After careful consideration by our independent judging panel, we're excited to announce our 2026 finalists. Congratulations to all finalists! Being recognised as a finalist is a fantastic achievement and one you should be incredibly proud of.

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Narromine Region Business Award Finalists

*Names are listed in no particular order.

Best New Business

  • Create Socials, Tori Hamilton

  • Creative Capture 360, Sally Everett

  • Early Bird Event Co, Tori Hamilton

  • Narromine Lolly Shop, Samantha Walsh

  • Western Plains Veterinary Service, Angus & Grace

  • Zest by Modern Foodie, Danni Wallace

  • Frankie and I event hire, Mollie Artery

Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

  • Alkane Resources, Blake Ferguson

  • Alkane Resources, Lachlan Hollingworth

  • Narromine Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning, Harley Bender

  • THREE RIVERS MACHINERY, Harrison Bowman

Employee of the Year

  • JB's Bakery, Racheal Austin

  • Narromine Doctors Surgery, Brit Redman

  • Country Traders Home and Life, Jenny Fitzgerald

  • Narromine USMC, Holly Monaghan

  • Soul Food, Edilyn Desiderio Barcena

  • THREE RIVERS MACHINERY, Matilda Irvine

Employer of the Year

  • Robert Handsaker Ford, Robert Handsaker

  • Soul Food Depot, Mel Hamilton

  • Country Traders Home and Life, Sarah Atchison

  • Narromine Pharmacy, Felicity Roberts

  • THREE RIVERS MACHINERY, Three Rivers

Ag Services & Supplies

  • Ag N Vet

  • Aquawest

  • B&R Wright Mechanical & Transport

  • Enza Zaden

  • MPAC

Transport & Automotive

  • B & R Wright Auto Electrical

  • Macquarie Region Mechanical

  • Robert Handsaker Ford

Retail & Wholesale

  • Country Traders Home and Life

  • Ewe Two on Dandaloo

  • Monaghan's Butchery

  • Narromine Craft Shop

  • Style 33

Hospitality, Arts & Tourism

  • Cafe 2823, Julie Berry & Dee Carney

  • Flying with Grace, Grace Walker

  • Katie Havercroft Photography, Katie Havercroft

  • Narromine Aviation Museum, Michael Fenwick-Chairman

  • Possums Pottery, Gordon

  • Royal Hotel, Katie Roberts

  • Saltbush Lamb, Ben Sippel

  • Sandgreen Chinese Restaurant

  • Style 33 Espresso, Michelle McDonald

  • Zest by Modern Foodie, Danni Wallace

Manufacturing, Trades and Construction

  • Macquarie Region Mechanical, Aidan Artery

  • Narromine Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning, Troy Hutton

  • Nick Greentree Constructions, Nick Greentree

  • Oriel Refrigeration and AirConditioning, Michael Oriel

  • Shorts Electrical, Luke Short

Professional & Business Services

  • Create Socials

  • Kilara and Associates

  • LJ Hooker

  • Narromine Doctors Surgery

  • Narromine Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic

  • Nelson Keane & Hemingway

  • The Boarding Schools Collective Co

  • Trangie Newsagency, Post Office & Secretarial

Home Based or Personal Services

  • Christine Anning, Christine Anning

  • Ezmays Hair Bar, Erin Wallace

  • Hair by Grace B, Grace Brennan

  • Katie Barclay Massage, Katie Mccutcheon

  • Narromine Swim School, Chelsea Pearce

  • Narromine Thai massage, Jiaranai Yodin

  • Serendipity Hair, Teena Hall

Community Run Business

  • Narromine Aero Club

  • Narromine Aviation Museum

  • Narromine Community Skills

  • Narromine Craft Shop

  • Narromine Preschool

  • Narromine Turf Club

  • Timbrebongie House

  • Tots on Temoin

Judges

Our Awards will be assessed by three independent judges, each bringing a wealth of experience, insight, and expertise to the table. These judges have a strong understanding of business, leadership, and community impact, ensuring that every nomination is evaluated fairly and thoughtfully. Their independent perspective guarantees credibility and integrity, recognising excellence across all industries and business sizes in the Narromine Region.

Judges are being confirmed now and will be announced soon.

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