The 32nd Annual Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards was officially launched on 25 June 2025. The Awards were founded in 1994 by the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC) and continue to celebrate the achievements of small business and entrepreneurs across Western Australia.
With a welcome offered by City of Belmont Mayor Robert Rossi, VIP’s attending included Consulate General of India, Consul Mr Naresh Kumar; City of Belmont Deputy Mayor Cr Deborah Sessions, Cr Jenny Davis, Cr Phil Marks, Cr Bernie Ryan; Belmont BEC Patron Louise Percy, Belmont BEC Chair Jules Lewin; TCF WA Chair Irving Lane; BPW WA President Kate Waters; BPW Belmont President Deggi Altangerel; National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka, Kapila De Silva; APM Jessica Ballard; Downs Accounting Graham Downs; EBullient Services Anup Ghimire; Mustera Property Group George Zborowski; Optus Business Centre Perth Sachin Verma; PerthNow/Seven West Media Andrew Clark; Regen Power Dr Nikhil Jayaraj; Storage King Perth Airport Donna Forrest; Vanessa Elliott and Associates Christine Elliott; VenturD Adam Blake; Vietnam Airlines Thang Doan. Entertainment for the evening was provided by Kaylene Taylor.
Regen Power are proud to sponsor the Sustainability Award – Recognising environmental, sustainability, energy efficiency and/or circular economy practices in WA business.
Regen Power, founded in Perth in 2003, is a pioneer in residential and commercial solar energy solutions. Launched when rooftop solar was still emerging in Australia, Regen has since installed over 45,000 residential systems nationwide. The company has also extended its impact internationally, delivering solar projects with both economic and educational benefits, helping to promote sustainable living around the world.
Open to small businesses, individuals, and organisations in Belmont, the Perth metropolitan area and regional WA, the Awards continue to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in the small business sector. To support potential entrants, a comprehensive range of free resources and assistance is available, including:
- Free Award Entry Submission Kits
- Interactive Webinars and Workshops
- Access to Award Mentors offering expert tips and guidance to help you craft a standout submission that captures the attention of our judging panel.
Whether you are new to the awards or a returning entrant, these tools are designed to help you put your best foot forward and highlight the incredible impact of your business.
Entries close 5pm Tuesday September 23rd and winners will be announced at the ‘Night of Stars’ event that will take place in the Ballroom of the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre on Wednesday October 29th, 2025.
For more information on how to enter the awards and other categories, please contact awards@belmontbec.com or phone: (08) 9479 3777 or view www.belmontbec.com/awards
Carol Hanlon, Founding CEO of Belmont BEC Inc. and TCFWA Inc and founder of the Belmont & WA Small Business Awards, expressed her continued gratitude at the event saying: “The Awards provide a powerful platform for small businesses to showcase their strengths, attract new opportunities, gain valuable media exposure, and inspire team pride and motivation.”
For further information please contact:
Carol Hanlon, CEO Belmont BEC
P: 61 8 9479 3777 M| 61 417963231
E: carol.hanlon@belmontbec.com
32nd Belmont & Western Australia Small Business Awards 2025 Major Sponsors
City of Belmont is a vibrant, modern City located just six kilometres from the Perth CBD. The City’s prime location between Perth Airport and Perth CBD has led to a strong local freight and logistics industry, and attracts new families, businesses, and visitors to the area. With a pro-business outlook, diverse local economy, and growing population, the City is a great place to live, work, and invest. www.belmont.wa.gov.au
Belmont BEC is a non-profit community organisation established in 1994, providing training, mentoring, networking, support services and opportunities to over 35,000+ individuals in Belmont, WA, Australia and beyond to start or improve their small business and is a specialist in online business incubation. Belmont BEC has originated a large range of well-known projects and programs for the benefit of its small business clients that have included the annual Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards, designedge Innovation FESTIVAL, TCF Resource Centre WA, Multicultural Business Support Services, WA Racing Industry Project, Belmont Clothes Library, BPW Business Incubator for Women in Business, Count Me IN Disability Employer Awareness, MY Business Incubator Cyber Security Project and the BEC NATIONAL EXPORT Training & Mentoring Project. www.belmontbec.com www.belmontbec.com/awards www.belmontbec.com/2025innovation www.becnational.com/export www.bpwbusinessincubator.com www.mybusinessincubator.com.au/1001
TCFWA | TCF Australia | TCF Global is a non-profit industry association established in 1998, assisting over 7,500 designers, creatives, fashion, and textile. clothing footwear (TCF) related industry small business with fashion business skill development including TCF AUSTRALIA EXPORT Training & Mentoring Project, designedge Innovation FESTIVAL, sustainable fashion and circular economy topics, MY Fashion Incubator migrant small business projects, TCF ACCESS ASIA global supply chain, international trade missions and industry networks. www.tcfwa.com www.tcfwa.com/2025innovation www.tcfasia.net www.tcfaustralia.com/export www.tcfglobal.com www.myfashionincubator.com
