Introducing the 2026 PHCCI Business Excellence Awards Finalists!
We are so proud to reveal the outstanding businesses that have been named finalists in this year’s awards. This recognition is a testament to their hard work, innovation, and the positive impact they’ve had on Hedland’s economy and community.
Congratulations to all the finalists – your achievement is well deserved and we look forward to celebrating with you soon!
Everything Earth – Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award
• Adam Hobden – School Based Trainee – BHP – Category 5
• Daniel Norland – Port Hedland International Airport
• Annika Brown – Town of Port Hedland
• Madeline Altschwager – Town of Port Hedland & Programmed
Europcar – Employee of the Year Award
• Enzo Duca – AUS Traffic Management
• Jacob Davis – Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
• Cindy Tullock – Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
• Eoin O’Hagan – Gumech Pty Ltd
Pilbara Development Commission – Best Home Based/Mobile Business Award
• Kollektive Media
• Revive Therapy Services Australia
• Kate Bonnie Hair Katebonniehair
• Candid Captures by AJ Downes
MGIB Insurance Brokers – Best Micro Business with 0–6 Employees Award
• Emotional Etchings
• Nikki Watts Nutrition
• Outback Beef
• Prime First Aid and Training
The Lodge Motel South Hedland – Best Business with 7–20 Employees Award
• Port Hedland International Airport
• Pilbara Ecological
• Hedland Property Shop
• AUS Traffic Management
Port Hedland International Airport – Best Business with 21+ Employees Award
• Ahrens Mining & Industrial Services Ahrens Group
• Pressure Force
• Category 5 Labour Management
• WilCo Maintenance Solutions
Rio Tinto – Best Aboriginal Business Award
• Gumech Pty Ltd
• Impact Digi
• Wilco Maintenance Solutions
Hancock Iron Ore – Best Community Organisation Award
• Pilbara Kimberley University Centres
• Youth Involvement Council Inc..
• Polly Farmer Foundation
• Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation
Hedland First National Real Estate – Excellence in Customer Service
• Hedland Hotel / Rays Port Hedland
• Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
• Mighty Orchid Disability Services
• Gumech Pty Ltd
Horizon Power – Excellence in Leading with Innovation Award
• Hedland Eye Care
• Emotional Etchings
• Hedland Well Women’s Centre
• Pilbara Project Specialists
Fortescue – Excellence in Sustainable and Environmental Business Practice
• Kate Bonnie Hair Katebonniehair
• Yarrie Station
• Pilbara Ecological
Local Buying Foundation – Rising Star Award
• Nikki Watts Nutrition
• Prime First Aid and Training
• Up In Smoke Fire Services Pty Ltd
• Mighty Orchid Disability Services
Town of Port Hedland – Outstanding Leadership Award
• Neal Kerr – Goodline Australia
• Enzo Duca – AUS Traffic Management
• Valerie Riley – Nih Kaartdijin Mia
• Jemma Lions – Hedland Property Shop
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