14/10/2025
Brisbane Celebrates 20 Years of Business Innovation at 2025 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards
Now in its 20th year, the Lord Mayor’s Business Awards continues to recognise Brisbane’s most visionary and impactful enterprises. The 2025 event celebrates 31 businesses and eight business leaders who are shaping the city’s future across 11 award categories.
Finalists range from emerging start-ups to global leaders, spanning sectors such as renewable energy, MedTech, tourism, hospitality, and urban development. These businesses not only showcase local innovation but also contribute to Brisbane’s economic strength, which has grown to exceed $200 billion—a 16% increase since 2020.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner praised the role of entrepreneurship in driving the city’s success, noting that Brisbane has become home to one of Australia’s fastest-growing urban economies and its leading experience economy, with a record $13.7 billion in visitor spending.
The awards highlight not just individual excellence but also the collaborative spirit of Brisbane’s business community. Since launching in 2006, the program has honoured over 180 local innovators.
Nadu is honoured to be apart of the finalists for the oOh!Media Micro Business Award and our founder Alexandra French shortlisted as a finalist in Port of Brisbane Young Business Person of the Year Award.
Winners, including the prestigious Optus Platinum Award recipient, will be announced at a gala event at Brisbane City Hall on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
source: https://beda.brisbane.qld.au/news-and-events/brisbane-entrepreneurs-and-enterprises-named-as-finalists-in-the-2025-lord-mayors-business-awards