Brightest & Best Awards 2025 Winners Announcement
30 October 2025 | Council News
Waverley Council is delighted to announce the distinguished winners and runners-up of the Brightest & Best Business Awards 2025.
These prestigious Awards celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant business community that make Waverley a dynamic and thriving place to live, work, and shop. The Awards honour the dedication, innovation, and contributions of local businesses that help shape our community.
Waverley Council gratefully acknowledges all our 2025 Brightest & Best Business Awards sponsors for their generous support, with special thanks to our major sponsors Healing on Spring and Premium Solutions.
Other valued sponsors include Richardson & Wrench Bondi Beach, Vivid Built, Eastside Radio, Westfield Bondi Junction, The Beast Magazine, Bondi Innovation, Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce, Service NSW, and Second Nature.
Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up for their well-deserved recognition. Your contributions inspire our community and set the standard for excellence in business.
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2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
| Award Category | Winner / Runner-Up | Business Name |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty & Cosmetic Services | WINNER | Antisystem Barbershop |
| Beauty & Cosmetic Services | Runner-Up | Haus Of Beauty |
| Best New Business | WINNER | Freedom Potential |
| Best New Business | Runner-Up | MAMA SMOKE |
| Business Woman of the Year | WINNER | Brenda Miley, Lets Go Surfing |
| Business Woman of the Year | Runner-Up | Sarah Lawrance, Hot Toast |
| Childcare & Education | WINNER | The Little Kids School |
| Childcare & Education | Runner-Up | First Education Bondi |
| Creative & Digital | WINNER | Believe Advertising & PR |
| Creative & Digital | Runner-Up | NEXA Group |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | WINNER | Felicity Ward, The Fit Injector Clinic |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Runner-Up | Anna Mildon, Guest Realty |
| Fitness & Wellness | WINNER | 8 LIMBS |
| Fitness & Wellness | Runner-Up | Creature Fitness |
| Healthcare & Medical | WINNER | Summit Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine |
| Healthcare & Medical | Runner-Up | Tracton Optometrists |
| Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism | WINNER | Dive Centre Bondi |
| Hospitality, Entertainment & Tourism | Runner-Up | Lets Go Surfing |
| Professional Services | WINNER | MALLEYS LAWYERS |
| Professional Services | Runner-Up | Matchboard |
| Retail & E-Commerce | WINNER | Ottway The Label |
| Retail & E-Commerce | Runner-Up | WEST 14TH |
| Trade Services | WINNER | Proximity Plumbing |
| Trade Services | Runner-Up | Pest2Kill |
| Sustainability Excellence | WINNER | Lets Go Surfing |
| Sustainability Excellence | Runner-Up | Divide 8 Pizza |
| Sustainability Excellence | Runner-Up | Hot Toast |
| Business of the Year | WINNER | Ottway The Label |
| People's Choice | WINNER | Proximity Plumbing |