2025 State Finalists - Outstanding Growth

Businesses showing innovative growth

Get to know the businesses that achieved significant growth and contributed to building a more resilient Australian economy.

Outstanding Growth Finalists by state

Australian Capital Territory

EMPACT GROUP

ACT Finalist

EMPACT GROUP is a female-founded business consultancy, specialising in business improvement, project advisory and management, as well as learning and development. It works shoulder-to-shoulder with clients, embedding specialist teams to co-design practical, inclusive solutions grounded in the lived experiences of those affected.

Zilor Group

ACT Finalist

Zilor Group is a veteran-owned professional services consultancy company specialising in management consulting, strategy transformation, and IT service delivery. Veterans Matthew Rosenthal, Jake Milazzo and Matthew Lodden lead the team at Zilor Group who are pioneering solutions in multiple government departments.

New South Wales

IB Solved

NSW Finalist

Formed in 2016, IB Solved is an International Baccalaureate education provider offering online tutoring, premium digital resources, structured study courses and assessment review services, catering to students’ unique needs and goals.

JustFund

NSW Finalist

JustFund is a social lender transforming how Australians access legal support during separation and divorce. With an innovative and flexible line of credit, JustFund empowers individuals to afford legal representation without needing upfront funds, a high income, or a perfect credit score.

Maid My Day

NSW Finalist

Maid My Day delivers high quality home cleaning services to older Australians, partnering with aged care providers nationwide. Delivering thousands of services weekly, it enables elderly Australians to continue to live independently and safely in their own homes, surrounded by the community they know and trust.

SAVVY Beverages

NSW Finalist

Led by Founder and Nutritionist Mark Curry, SAVVY Beverages specialises in creating beverages and snacks designed to enhance mental wellbeing and cognitive performance. Its diverse range of products enrich minds and bodies with essential nutrients to help people to do more and feel better.

Walker Street Doctors

NSW Finalist

Walker Street Doctors is a GP owned, values driven general practice in the heart of North Sydney. Established in 2012, it delivers primary health care of the highest quality, that is accessible and relationship-based to a diverse patient base, with same day availability and minimal wait times.

UNITED CELLARS

NSW Finalist

Founded by Anthony Ghattas in 2004, UNITED CELLARS is a family-owned wine and spirits merchant that works with wineries and makers across the globe to bring the greatest drinking experiences to its customers.

Northern Territory

Pathfinders NT

NT Finalist

Pathfinders NT is a social enterprise focused on delivering youth wellbeing programs, mentoring, and employment pathways. Founded in 2022, Pathfinders NT exists to support young people facing disadvantage, disability, trauma, or disconnection, helping them build confidence, community, and a future on their own terms.

Practical Risk Solutions NT

NT Finalist

Established in 2023 by Brendan Pringle and Andrew Billsborrow, Practical Risk Solutions NT is a WHSEQ consultancy providing high-integrity safety, environmental, and quality systems to businesses operating in high risk and remote environments.

Star Insurance Solutions

NT Finalist

Star Insurance Solutions provides specialised commercial and domestic insurance in Darwin. The brokerage is driven by a vision to deliver exceptional service by prioritising the unique needs of each client. With a presence across multiple states, the brokerage employs a skilled team with expertise in aviation insurance, customer service, and technology.

Stedmans Construction and Engineering

NT Finalist

Established in 1989 by Michael Stedman, Stedmans Construction and Engineering is a remote-area construction company based in Maningrida, Arnhem Land which delivers high quality building, civil, and maintenance works in environments where few others operate.

Queensland

Buzzworks

QLD Finalist

Buzzworks uses end-user subject matter expertise to design, innovate and evolve military systems in land, air, maritime, space and cyber domains to ensure personnel have the best equipment to do their job safely and return home to their families.

Ellwood Motorcycle Adventures

QLD Finalist

Ellwood Motorcycle Adventures is a Cairns based tourism business delivering premium off-road motorcycle tours through some of the most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes across Australia and the world, with a focus on reconnecting with nature.

eSkilled

QLD Finalist

eSkilled is transforming how education providers and enterprise teams design, deliver, and manage training. Its end-to-end solution suite includes pre-built vocational training resources, customisable e-Learning content, an AI-powered course creator, and integrated learning management system and student management system platforms.

MR-ROADS

QLD Finalist

MR-ROADS is changing the construction landscape with integrated services that focus on finding innovative solutions to road projects, no matter how big or small. Putting clients and relationships at the forefront, MR-ROADS offers a relentless focus on customer service and unrivalled project outcomes.

Real Time Monitoring Cloud

QLD Finalist

Real Time Monitoring Cloud delivers fully integrated monitoring and response solutions for aged care, health, and critical facility environments. Headquartered in Moreton Bay, Queensland, it’s focused on improving safety, visibility, and system performance through a combination of smart IoT infrastructure and 24/7 service support.

The Equine Practice Company

QLD Finalist

The Equine Practice Company provides online programs designed to build clinical confidence, improve practice sustainability, and support long term wellbeing. Its core offerings include programs in equine dentistry, lameness, ophthalmology, and business skills, all delivered through a custom-built learning platform and app.

South Australia

Claridge Construction

SA Finalist

Claridge Construction specialises in building high-end custom homes that are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to reflect the lives of those who live in them. With more than 30 years of experience, the company delivers architecturally distinctive residences that balance timeless design, intelligent construction and long-term sustainability.

D&S Resources

SA Finalist

D&S Resources is an engineering, procurement, and construction management company with in-house fabrication capabilities. Established in 2015, the company delivers end-to-end structural, mechanical, and piping infrastructure across Australia’s critical sectors including mining, energy, water, and defence.

DR MAC MOBILE VET

SA Finalist

DR MAC MOBILE VET is an innovative mobile veterinary service transforming how pets receive care across Adelaide. Founded in 2022 by Dr Mac Mena, the business was born from the belief that no pet should miss out on professional, dignified care due to fear, mobility issues, or access barriers.

JC COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SA Finalist

JC COMMERCIAL SERVICES is a commercial cleaning company that delivers high-quality, compliance-driven cleaning services to commercial, industrial, hospitality, education, and government clients. The company is built around a 100% employee-based model, ensuring consistent service delivery, accountability, and a culture of care.

Light Radiology

SA Finalist

Light Radiology is a locally owned and operated private medical imaging provider that started to support the South Australian community from 2023 at its flagship clinic in Klemzig. Light Radiology strives to provide quality medical imaging, delivered by an experienced group of professionals who truly care.

Occupational Therapy for Children (OTFC)

SA Finalist

Occupational Therapy for Children (OTFC) is redefining how young people with developmental differences experience therapy. With purpose-built facilities across South Australia, Queensland and Victoria, its team members have positively impacted more than 10,500 young peoples lives.

Tasmania

Bay of Fires Lobster

TAS Finalist

Established in 2024 by the Rainbird family, who have fished Tasmanian waters for over 50 years, Bay of Fires Lobster is a seafood business based on the St Helens waterfront at the southern gateway to the iconic Bay of Fires.

Blackley Pipelines & Irrigation

TAS Finalist

Blackley Pipelines & Irrigation specialises in pipeline, irrigation, mining and water management solutions that support Tasmania’s agricultural, industrial, and municipal sectors. From design to construction and ongoing support, their expertise ensures that clients receive solutions built for longevity, precision, and performance.

Blue Tier Consulting

TAS Finalist

Blue Tier Consulting is an infrastructure consultancy that partners with government clients to help deliver better infrastructure projects across the state. Founded in 2021, Blue Tier Consulting provides project management, superintendency, strategic advisory, cost estimation and quality assurance services, helping public sector clients navigate complexity and achieve strong, practical outcomes.

Enginuity Power Solutions

TAS Finalist

Enginuity Power Solutions is an electrical engineering consultancy that helps large-scale energy users reduce electricity consumption, and lower carbon emissions through data-driven, tailored solutions. The business consults, designs and delivers energy optimisation strategies across commercial and industrial sectors nationwide.

Savu Saunas

TAS Finalist

Founded by Brad McDonald, Savu Saunas, is a wellness business pioneering public access to premium sauna and cold plunge therapy across regional and urban Tasmania. Savu Saunas installs and operates architecturally built, Scandinavian style recovery facilities that are accessible and inclusive.

Victoria

HOPE KIDS OT

VIC Finalist

HOPE KIDS OT is a private paediatric occupational therapy clinic based in Melbourne, supporting children across developmental, emotional, sensory and everyday functional skills. With a reputation for clinical excellence and a strong commitment to whole family care, the clinic combines evidence-based practice with creativity, compassion and community impact.

Phronesis Security

VIC Finalist

Phronesis Security is a B Corp certified cyber security firm that offers services including governance, penetration testing, security architecture, and security awareness. Committed to harnessing cyber security for good and growth, the company integrates social impact into its operations, supporting charities and driving positive environmental change through its consulting services.

Project Advisory Group

VIC Finalist

Project Advisory Group is helping transform how major infrastructure, transport and energy projects are delivered across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Melbourne, the firm integrates strategy, delivery and digital innovation to solve complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, aviation providers and telecommunications organisations.

The Virtual IT Department

VIC Finalist

The Virtual IT Department delivers fully managed IT services, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, automation, and strategic project delivery. It supports clients across sectors including aged care, health, not-for-profit, construction, and education, offering deep expertise in both Microsoft and Google environments.

We Are Mobilise

VIC Finalist

We Are Mobilise is reimagining homelessness solutions in Australia. Through direct financial support, it provides fast, flexible funding to people when they need it most, covering housing costs, rent arrears, utility bills and other essential expenses to help individuals access or stay in safe, stable housing.

Wonder Pies

VIC Finalist

Wonder Pies is an innovative food business supplying handcrafted food service solutions to hospitals, stadiums, supermarkets, schools, caterers, and cafes nationwide. Wonder Pies operates from a purpose-built headquarters in Coburg North, Melbourne, which includes a production bakery, cafe, flagship store, viewing kitchen, and a premium events and restaurant space.

Western Australia

Fast Fit 20

WA Finalist

Fast Fit 20 is a boutique fitness studio in Karratha, Western Australia, delivering full body electro muscle stimulation training. Clients are fitted into a EMS suit that sends low frequency electrical impulses to the body, aimed at delivering a full body workout with minimal joint impact and no heavy weights.

Green Magic Cleaning

WA Finalist

Green Magic Cleaning is a Perth-based residential cleaning company that delivers high quality, eco-conscious home cleaning services. The business offers standard maintenance cleaning with a focus on reliability, ethical employment, and environmental sustainability.

MGC Civil

WA Finalist

MGC Civil is a proud local civil construction company, that has built its reputation on making the complex simple, tackling challenges head on, and delivering cost effective solutions that stand the test of time.

My Implant Dentist

WA Finalist

My Implant Dentist offers accessible, high-quality implant and cosmetic treatments across 10 purpose-built locations across Western Australia, Queensland, and Victoria, delivering personalised care using advanced technology. Committed to affordability and excellence, My Implant Dentist transforms smiles with exceptional, natural results while setting new industry standards.

Revo Fitness

WA Finalist

Revo Fitness is an independent gym making fitness simple and giving people the opportunity to improve and better themselves without constraints through its accessible locations, encouraging atmosphere, flexible opening hours, and affordable memberships.

WA All Abilities Football Assocation

WA Finalist

The WA All Abilities Football Association (WAAAFA) delivers inclusive sports programs for people with disabilities in Western Australia. Established in 2017, WAAAFA exists to ensure that every person, regardless of ability, has the chance to experience the joy and benefits of community sport.

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