The Richmond Valley Business Awards are now officially open for 2025, inviting businesses across the area to showcase their achievements and contributions to the region's vibrant economy.

This year's awards are a joint initiative of the Casino Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Evans Head Business and Community Chamber, Woodburn Chamber of Commerce and Richmond Valley Council. The program aims to highlight the innovation, resilience and success of local businesses across all industry sectors.

Nominations opened Monday, 2 June and will close on Thursday, 3 July. The awards will culminate in a gala presentation night at the Casino RSM Club on Saturday, 16 August, where finalists will be celebrated and winners announced.

The 2025 awards introduce a renewed vision for business recognition in the Richmond Valley, aiming to celebrate the accomplishments of businesses and industries in our area, which are major contributors to the economic success of the Northern Rivers.

Award categories span a broad range of industries and business sizes, providing opportunities for emerging startups, established companies and hardworking sole traders to gain well-deserved recognition. Winners in select categories will progress to the regional business awards, with some moving on to compete at the State level, providing even greater exposure to the depth of talent and diversity that defines our local business community.

This year, leading business IT specialist Cicom has partnered with the awards as the platinum sponsor. Cicom services businesses across the Northern Rivers and supports a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, not-for-profits, retail, legal and financial services and more.

Cicom Director Clint Carey said they were proud to partner with the local chambers on this initiative.

"The awards highlight the capability, innovation, and competitiveness of our region, not just to our local community, but to the wider Northern Rivers business landscape," Mr Carey said.

Businesses interested in entering the 2025 Richmond Valley Business Awards can find entry guidelines and submit nominations via this link on Richmond Valley Council's website: https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/business/richmond-valley-business-awards or the Cicom Richmond Valley Business Awards Facebook page.