Celebrating the Best of Hedland Business
Celebrating the Best of Hedland Business What an incredible evening at the 2026 PHCCI Business Excellence Awards on Saturday night. It was fantastic to see our business community come together to celebrate the people, businesses and organisations that make Hedland such a vibrant and resilient place to live and work.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended, our valued event sponsors, and the many local vendors and suppliers who helped bring our Seaside Soirée vision to life. Your support made this year’s awards a truly memorable occasion.
Congratulations to our 2026 Business Excellence Award winners:
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year | Sponsored by Everything EarthWinner: Adam Hobden – School Based Trainee, BHP – Category 5
Employee of the Year | Sponsored by EuropcarWinner: Cindy Tullock – Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
Best Home Based/Mobile Business | Sponsored by Pilbara Development CommissionWinner: Kollektive Media
Best Micro Business (0–6 Employees) | Sponsored by MGIBWinner: Outback Beef
Best Business (7–20 Employees) | Sponsored by The Lodge Motel South HedlandWinner: AUS Traffic Management
Best Business (21+ Employees) | Sponsored by Port Hedland International AirportWinner: Category 5 Labour Management
Best Aboriginal Business | Sponsored by Rio TintoWinner: WilCo Maintenance Solutions
Best Community Organisation | Sponsored by Hancock Iron OreWinner: Polly Farmer Foundation
Excellence in Customer Service | Sponsored by Hedland First National Real EstateWinner: Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
Excellence in Leading with Innovation | Sponsored by Horizon PowerWinner: Hedland Well Women’s Centre
Excellence in Sustainable and Environmental Practice | Sponsored by FortescueWinner: Katebonniehair
Best Dressed | Sponsored by WANT Pest ControlWinners: Megan Oliver & Warren Puvanendran
Rising Star Award | Sponsored by Local Buying FoundationWinner: Prime First Aid and Training
Outstanding Leadership | Sponsored by Town of Port HedlandWinner: Neal Kerr – Goodline Australia
Winner: Gumech Pty Ltd
Best Overall Business | Sponsored by BHP Western AustraliaWinner: WilCo Maintenance Solutions 
Congratulations once again to all finalists and winners. Your hard work, innovation, leadership and commitment to our community continue to showcase the very best of business in Hedland.
Please be patient while we receive the official event photography. We will upload the photos to Facebook as soon as they are available.
