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03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Planning to grow your business or bring a new project to life?

Round 9 of the RED Grants program is now open, with more than $550,000 available for eligible projects in the Pilbara that support jobs, skills, productivity and industry growth.

Not sure where to start? Join the Pilbara Development Commission’s free Karratha information session on Monday, 16 November, from 10–11 am at The Quarter.

Applications close 14 January 2027.

Find out more, explore eligibility and register for a session:

RED Grants Round 9 opens for Pilbara businessesPilbara businesses and regional organisations planning their next stage of growth can now apply for Round 9 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.Up to $5 million is available across Western Australia, including more than $550,000 fo...

02/11/2026

🏆 Meet our 2026 KDCCI Business Excellence Awards winners!

Congratulations to the businesses and individuals recognised for their hard work, achievements and contribution to our region.

✨ Best New Start Up: Empowered Wellbeing Services
✨ Best Micro Business: Pilbara Cosmetic and Wellness
✨ Best Small Business: Waru
✨ Best Medium Business: Cherratta Lodge
✨ Best Large Business: KBSS
✨ Leading with Innovation: Asset Protect WA
✨ Sustainability & Environment: Pilbara W**d Management, formerly Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee
✨ Best Indigenous Business: Red Rock Services
✨ Best Community Organisation: Pilbara Community Services
✨ Best Hospitality & Tourism: Aspen Living Karratha
✨ Apprentice/Trainee of the Year: Braiden Irwin
✨ Businessperson of the Year: Cory Byers
✨ People’s Choice: Aspen Living

🏅 HALL OF FAME

We also proudly recognised two businesses whose wins in the same category across 2023, 2024 and 2025 earned them a place in our Business Excellence Awards Hall of Fame:

👏 SOAK in Dampier
Three consecutive wins in Best Medium Business. Congratulations to Jade, Art and the entire SOAK team on this well-deserved recognition.

👏 Winyama Contracting Group
Three consecutive wins in Best Aboriginal Business, recognising their sustained excellence and achievement.

To every winner and Hall of Fame inductee, and the teams, families and supporters behind you, congratulations! When local businesses succeed, our whole region benefits.

Join us in celebrating their achievements below! 🥂

📸 KTA Media

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The full gallery from the 2026 KDCCI Business Excellence Awards is here! 📸✨

Congratulations to our winners and finalists! Your hard work, ideas and commitment give our region plenty to celebrate.

Thank you to our guests and everyone who made this special evening possible:

🌟 EVENT PARTNERS
City of Karratha, Woodside Energy, Rio Tinto

🌟 MAJOR SPONSORS
Winyama Contracting Group , Saipem Clough Joint Venture, Westpac, Searipple (Fleetwood Australia), Horizon Power, Fortescue, Karratha International Hotel, Pilbara Development Commission, Grow Local Program, ALS

🌟 KEY SPONSORS
Bar: Civeo Australia
Dessert: Regional Development Australia Pilbara
Programme: ATCO Australia

🌟 SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Hon Julie Freeman MLC, Cherratta Lodge Karratha

🌟 IN-KIND SPONSORS
Lift Equipt Pty Ltd, Pilbara Kimberley University Centres, SIERA Logistics, Murujuga Commercial Transport

🌟 JUDGES
Many Rivers, Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA, Chevron Australia, Amy Willis Consusltancy, Small Business Development Corporation, Business Foundations Ltd, The Yes Collaborative, Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA, Wheatbelt Development Commission, IPS Managemenr Consultants, Natasha Purton

🌟 SUPPLIERS & CONTRIBUTORS
Styling & coordination: Wrapped Creations
Welcome to Country: Kerry Churnside, Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation
Emcee: Dan Pedersen
Production: PCC Productions
Bar & wait staff: North West Brewing Co.
Catering & desserts: SOAK In Dampier
Trophies: Commercial Engraving & Cutting (Laser Crafts)
Framing: Dunnart Picture Framing & Homewares
Treats: Pilbara Bakehouse
Photography: KTA MEDIA Media
360 photobooth: All eyez on me Events
Entertainment: Mark Story
After-party DJ: DJ Karlhartt
Booklet: Kulbardi
Signage: Signswest
Security: Karratha Security WA

We hope you enjoyed celebrating our business community as much as we did! 🥂

Tag your team, share your favourite moments and keep celebrating local!

📸 Full gallery: https://ktamediagroup.pic-time.com/-business-excellence-awards-2026/gallery

29/10/2026

Great conversations and new connections at last night’s Business After Hours hosted by Woodside Energy! ✨

Kerry Churnside opened the evening with a beautiful Welcome to Country, followed by a warm welcome from KDCCI President Nerida Kickett.

Woodside’s Vice President Scarborough, Mike Robinson, shared an update on the Scarborough Energy Project as it nears completion and prepares to enter operations. He also spoke about Woodside’s commitment to local jobs and engaging local contractors, an important focus for our business community.

The evening gave local businesses a chance to hear directly from Woodside, catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships. These connections help open doors to collaboration and opportunity across our region.

Thank you to Woodside Energy, North West Brewing Co. for the fantastic food, Karratha Kats Football & Sporting Club Inc. for hosting us and running the bar, and Marg from Pilbara Site Pics for capturing the evening.

And thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a welcoming night. We look forward to connecting again at our next event!

More photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nqxgoudl5xhjkaewmhzl0/AHxaZsW-Waj_vp_PcUPWtXw/SOCIALS%20AND%20WEB?rlkey=upli52302as6al85z97ls9fum&subfolder_nav_tracking=1&st=o19mxphr&e=1&dl=0

Register for the next Business After Hours hosted by Cherratta Lodge here: https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/kdcci-business-after-hours-hosted-by-cherratta-lodge-158433/

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🎉 7 DAYS TO GO! 🎉

The countdown is officially on for the 2026 KDCCI Business Excellence Awards! 🏆✨

We're just one week away from celebrating the incredible businesses and individuals who make our local business community shine!

🥂 Haven't secured your ticket yet? There's still time to join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night!

🎟️ Tickets are still available – don't miss out!
👉 https://kdcci.glueup.com/event/kdcci-business-excellence-awards-2026-158449/