Businesses across the New England North West are being encouraged to nominate for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards, with the official launch of the program taking place in Tamworth on Tuesday.

Hosted by Business NSW in partnership with Joblink Plus, the awards celebrate outstanding business achievement, innovation and leadership across the region.

The awards are open to businesses located throughout the New England North West, including Armidale, Boggabri, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, Tenterfield, Walcha, Warialda and Wee Waa.

The official launch will be held at Connections Café in Tamworth, where media and invited guests will hear details of the 2026 awards program, including award categories, nomination processes and opportunities for regional businesses to showcase their success.

Stephanie Cameron, Regional Director – New England North West for Business NSW, will formally launch the awards and outline the importance of recognising excellence within regional business communities.

Representatives from major partner Joblink Plus will also speak about the value of supporting regional business growth and the role strong local businesses play in driving the broader regional economy.

The launch will also feature insights from previous regional award winners, who will share how the recognition helped raise their business profile and created new opportunities for growth and development.

Event Details

What: New England North West Business Awards 2026 Launch
When: Tuesday, 19 May
Time: 11:00am – 11:15am
Where: Connections Café, 494 Peel Street, Tamworth

Media representatives are invited to attend.

For more information about the 2026 New England North West Business Awards, contact Business NSW.