The 2026 Business Awards - It's time to refresh Survey

As a community member, your voice matters. Whether you’re a customer, supporter, or connected through family, friends, or local groups, the 2026 Singleton Business Awards are being refreshed to celebrate businesses in ways that matter to our whole community. Your feedback will help us recognise the businesses that make Singleton a great place to live and work.

1.How does a local business winning a Singleton Business Award affect what you think of them?

2.What should the main purpose of the Awards be?

3.In Previous years, certain categories have been added or removed, are there any types of businesses or achievements you feel need to be included for 2026? (See list of categories below)

List of 2026 Awards Categories

Business Leader of the year
Young Business Leader of the year
Employee of the year
Excellence in Micro Business
Excellence in Small Business
Excellence in Large Business
Outstanding New Business
Outstanding Community Organisation
Excellence in Retail
Excellence in Professional Services
Excellence in Agriculture
Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism
People's Choice
Excellence in supporting the local veteran community

4.How would you recommend, a fair and transparent judging process be carried out?

5.What is your definition of the ideal Business Awards Judge?

6.Have you nominated a business in previous years? If not, what would encourage you to nominate a local business for an Award?

7.What would make you more likely to attend, follow, or support the Awards in the future?