About the Quality Business Awards
Now entering its 41st year, the Quality Business Awards continues to be Tamworth’s most trusted and prestigious business recognition program, celebrating the incredible success stories across our region.
Following a highly successful 2024 event, the 2025 Gala Dinner is set to return to TRECC on Friday, 5 September 2025, bringing together over 800 people from all corners of the local business community. From Nundle to Tamworth, Attunga to Barraba, any business throughout the region can be nominated - or self-nominate - across a wide range of business categories.
The community is once again encouraged to get involved by nominating their favourite businesses and voting in the People’s Choice Award once finalists are announced.
What are the categories?
There are 28 award categories, each with clearly defined criteria to ensure fairness and consistency across all entries. Download the full list of categories here. Nominations open Monday 16th June.
Who judges the Awards?
Over 50 independent judges from diverse industries are recruited each year to ensure a robust, transparent, and professional judging process for every nomination. Complete this form to express your interest in become a judge.
Gala Dinner
As the largest business awards program in Regional Australia, the 2025 winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on Friday, 5 September 2025 at TRECC. It promises to be another unforgettable night celebrating excellence, innovation, and community spirit in local business.
Tamworth Scaling Up Program
Join us for an exclusive 3-day Scaling Up Program with internationally renowned coach Anna Samios. This program combines a 1-Day Introductory Workshop and a 2-Day Masterclass, giving you the complete toolkit to scale your business with confidence.
What you’ll experience
- Day 1: Scaling Up Workshop Learn the fundamentals of the globally recognised Scaling Up Framework (People, Strategy, Execution & Cash). Discover practical tools to build high-performing teams, identify your core values and customers, and set the foundations for long-term growth.
- Days 2 & 3: Scaling Up Masterclass Roll up your sleeves and complete your company’s One Page Strategic Plan. Define your purpose, set 3–5 year targets and quarterly priorities, and create a clear roadmap to drive alignment and performance across your business.
Why attend?
- Gain a proven framework used by over 80,000 companies worldwide
- Walk away with a completed One Page Strategic Plan ready to implement
- Learn directly from Anna Samios, Australasia’s first female Certified Scaling Up Coach, who has worked with over 400 Australian companies
What’s included in your ticket
- Full access to all 3 days (Workshop + Masterclass)
- Expert coaching from Anna Samios
- Your company’s completed One Page Strategic Plan
- Comprehensive program materials and workbooks
- Networking opportunities with fellow business leaders
- Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea each day
About your coach
Anna Samios, CEO of Performance 7, has scaled hundreds of Australian businesses including Octopus Deploy, Montessori Academy, Hyecorp and more. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, adviser to high-growth companies, and a trusted mentor to business leaders across the country.
👉 Your ticket includes everything above — secure your place today and invest in scaling your business success.
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What previous attendees have said about the program
“Every serious person in business should attend.” – Fraser Kahler, Gamma Wealth Group
“There's a huge amount of content. Great value!” – Nick Asscher, Touchpoint
“These are practical, simple tools that are a powerful framework to go from good to great.” – Samantha Re, Straight Bat Private Equity
“Can all competitors please not come to events like this – it gives me an edge.” – Daniel Adams, Engine Capital
“Highly recommend attending scaling up if you’re looking to take your business to the next level.” - Alyce Moussa, Hive Media Group
“As someone who is struggling this year, this workshop has opened my mind to the possibilities and know what I need to do to continue in this business” – Adam Pickstone, Pixflix Productions
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