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2026 Sydney Business Awards Highlights – and Nimbull’s Success Revealed

Nimbull was a finalist for Innovation at the 2026 Sydney Business Awards, shortlisted alongside 14 other outstanding businesses.

We were on the edge of our seats all night. The innovation work we’ve delivered over the past 12 months — especially in AI and automation — has been exceptional, productising our AI offering to save clients hours of admin time while driving real revenue growth. We didn’t take home the award; competition was fierce across 14 phenomenal finalist businesses. But we’re proud to be part of the Sydney business community and to stand among this year’s finalists.

The speeches on the night were a highlight.

Paul Nicolaou, Executive Director of Business Sydney, was in typically hilarious form — getting the whole room on its feet swinging white towels above their heads. He drew brilliant, off-the-cuff answers out of winners as they collected their awards, at one point asking a midwife which month most Sydney babies are conceived!

Joseph Carrozzi AM, President of Business NSW, spoke to the tough conditions many businesses are navigating right now and the resilience on display across the room, noting that the next generation of business owners — in 2036 — will look back and draw inspiration from what this year’s finalists and winners have achieved.

Councillor Yvonne Weldon AM gave an inspiring address as an independent councillor and the first Aboriginal councillor in the City of Sydney’s 180-year history. She spoke about Sydney’s place as one of the best cities in the world to live and work, and about doing right by local residents and businesses — including her opposition to the demolition of the Woolworths opposite Town Hall, which serves 30,000 residents, versus a Woolworths Metro offering half the range at double the price.
Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Jess Miller spoke about the grit and ambition of small business owners — reflecting on her own father running a plant nursery, and her 14-year-old daughter, who works at Hungry Jack’s and dreams of one day owning a nightclub, despite never having set foot in one.

Sydney by Kayak was the night’s big winner, taking home three awards including Sustainability and Customer Satisfaction. Congratulations to them and to every winner on the night.

Video highlights from the night