Entries are now open for the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards, with West End’s 2024 winners setting the pace for what Brisbane’s best can achieve.
Brisbane Opens Entries for 2025 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards
West End businesses that stood out at last year’s Lord Mayor’s Awards are setting the pace as entries open for 2025, with firms like Blaklash and I Heart Songwriting Club showing how local ideas can drive citywide impact.
Applications for the 2025 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards (LMBA) opened on 7 May and close at 5 p.m. on 27 June. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on 6 November at Brisbane City Hall, marking the awards’ 20th anniversary.
West End’s 2024 Standouts
In 2024, West End’s Blaklash won the Small Business Award for promoting Indigenous voices through placemaking and design. Also based in West End, I Heart Songwriting Club was a finalist, recognised for building a global creative network from its local base.
Monty Compost Co, based in West End, has earned past recognition for its smart composting technology. While not a 2024 winner, it remains active in sustainability and circular economy work.
About the 2025 Awards
This year’s awards span 12 categories, recognising contributions to innovation, sustainability, social enterprise and growth. Key categories include Product Innovation, Environmental Sustainability, and Young Business Person of the Year.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the awards celebrate bold ideas driving Brisbane’s growth. With the economy set to reach $275 billion by 2041, they support local success stories.
How to Apply
Eligible businesses and individuals can apply through the official LMBA portal. Applicants may enter multiple categories, provided they meet the specific criteria for each.
The application process includes registering an account, completing the nomination form, and submitting all required information before the deadline.
Published 12-May-2025
