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Meet the 2026 First Nations Award State Winners
The Telstra Best of Business Awards recognise and celebrate extraordinary Australian small and medium-sized businesses. Discover the 2026 First Nations Award State Winners from across Australia.
16 October 2026 · 3 minute read
Celebrating Australia’s First Nations Award State Winners
The First Nations Award recognises First Nations-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism, innovation and inspiring the next generation of all Australians.
Meet the businesses recognised as 2026 First Nations Award State Winners.
Australian Capital Territory First Nations Award Winner
Leaky Roof
Leaky Roof is a First Nations-owned roofing company that provides residential and commercial roofing services across Canberra. Co-owned by father and son, Justin and Jason Vetsavong, the business is built on a commitment to quality workmanship, customer education and doing the job properly, earning the trust of thousands of homeowners and businesses.
New South Wales First Nations Award Winner
Blackrock Industries Pty Ltd
Blackrock Industries is a First Nations-owned business delivering labour hire, civil, mining support and project services across Australia's mining, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Driven by its goal of helping close the gap through real employment opportunities, the company's Second Chance for Change program supports people nearing release from custody with mentoring, training and employment pathways into long-term work.
Northern Territory First Nations Award Winner
CROSS CULTURAL CONSULTANTS INTERNATIONAL
Cross Cultural Consultants International (CCC) is a 100% First Nations-owned consultancy helping governments, businesses and community organisations design programs and policies that work for First Nations people and communities. For more than 35 years, CCC has combined cultural knowledge with practical expertise to create positive lasting outcomes.
Queensland First Nations Award Winner
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation
Yiliyapinya Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous-led organisation bringing together cultural knowledge and neuroscience to better support brain health outcomes for children, young people and workforces. Its programs help participants build confidence, strengthen connections and better understand how their brains can change and grow.
South Australian First Nations Award Winner
Wadna
Wadna is a First Nations owned family business sharing Adnyamathanha culture in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges. Through guided tours, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, bush knowledge and handmade products, Wadna creates meaningful opportunities for visitors to learn about and connect with Country and culture.
Victorian First Nations Award Winner
TVN On-Country
TVN On-Country is a First Nations-owned construction and project management business delivering infrastructure and building projects across Australia. Alongside its commercial projects, it creates culturally safe employment, training and mentoring opportunities for First Nations people and supports young people through On-Country Pathways.
Western Australian First Nations Award Winner
Olive Branch Enterprise
Olive Branch Enterprise (OBE) is delivering services and supplies across mining, construction, rehabilitation, fuel and renewable energy. OBE works alongside Traditional Owners, industry and government to create sustainable opportunities through education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Congratulations to the 2026 First Nations Award State Winners
Congratulations to all the 2026 First Nations Award State Winners. Their achievements showcase the strength of First Nations entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership across Australia.
Explore all the 2026 State Winners and discover the extraordinary businesses being recognised through the Telstra Best of Business Awards.
FAQs about the First Nations Award
The Telstra Best of Business Awards are a national business awards program that recognise and celebrate extraordinary Australian small and medium-sized businesses. Through the Change, First Nations, Growth and Innovation Award categories, the program showcases businesses making a meaningful impact across Australia.
The First Nations Award recognises First Nations-led, owned and operated businesses succeeding through entrepreneurialism, innovation and inspiring the next generation of all Australians.
Eligible small and medium-sized businesses can enter the Telstra Best of Business Awards. Find out who can enter and whether your business is eligible.
The complete list of businesses recognised across Change, First Nations, Growth and Innovation categories have been announced online.
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