Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2022 announces Travis Schultz & Partners as winner for annual event

Beating more than 130 finalists, a rapidly-growing law firm has been crowned the top business in the region this year. See the full list of winners.

SCBA 2022 Business of the Year winner Travis Schultz with Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson. Photo: Barry Alsop Eyes Wide Open Images.

A Sunshine Coast leading law firm took out the top prize at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2022 on Saturday night, beating 132 finalists at the 27th annual event.

Travis Schultz & Partners in the heart of Mooloolaba was crowned with the award, Sunshine Coast 2022 Business of the Year, and also won the top Professional Service in the large category for the third time in a row.

The compensation law firm, led by Travis Schultz, was founded and headquartered in the region in April, 2018, with a modest team of five, but has since expanded to 40 people with offices in Cairns, Brisbane, and Gold Coast.

The award-winning law firm was among 32 winners across 17 categories, all celebrated by a crowd of 855 attendees.

SCBA 2022 Business of the Year winner Travis Schultz with Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson. Photo: Barry Alsop Eyes Wide Open Images.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine said the popular annual event was “very special” and showcased world class talent dotted around the region.

There were 132 finalists this year from 188 entries.

Mrs Swaine said the entries were of a “very high” calibre, which reflected the diversity, depth and strength of the local business community, especially in the face of hard economic times.

SCBA 2022 Business of the Year Travis Schulz & Partners' team. Photo: Barry Alsop Eyes Wide Open Images.

Mrs Swaine said three businesses were inducted into the The 2022 Sunshine Coast Business Awards Hall of Fame, having won their respective categories for three consecutive years.

Check out the full list of winners below.

Sunshine Coast 2022 Business of the Year:
Travis Schultz & Partners

Hall of Fame inductees:
The Food & Agribusiness Network
The Ginger Factory
RACV Noosa Resort

Accommodation (Tourism):
Large category: Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, Birtinya
Small category: Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat, Montville

Advanced Technology:
Large category: GreaseBoss, Birtinya
Small category: Cérge, Peregian Beach

Building and Constriction:
Large category: Qspec Building Solutions, Maroochydore
Small category: Becker Constructions, Landsborough
Clean Technology:
Large category: Aussie Tiny Houses, Coolum
Small category: Waste Free Systems, Kunda Park

Creative Industries:
Large category: Your Brand Crew, Warana
Small category: Raw Lens Media, Maroochydore
Education and Training:
Large category: Wildings Forest School, Burnside
Small category: Nikki Fogden-Moore The Mojo Maker, Yaroomba
Experiences (Tourism):
Large category: Amaze World, Tanawha
Small category: Creative Tours, Minyama
Export:
Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment, Lake MacDonald
Festivals and Events (Tourism):
Large category: Sunshine Coast Lightning, Sippy Downs
Small category: NOOSA Alive!

Food and Agribusiness:
Large category: Maleny Dairies, Maleny
Small category: Global Boss International, Eerwah Vale
Health and Wellness:
Large category: Sunny Street, Maroochydore
Small category: PsychHelp, Maroochydore

Hospitality:
Large category: Bella Venezia Group, Mooloolaba
Small category: Kaali Gourmet Indian Restaurant, Noosa

Manufacturing:
Large category: Shipping Container Pools, Coolum
Small category: First Light Fabrications, Bells Creek

Professional Services:
Large category: Travis Schultz & Partners, Mooloolaba
Small category: The Organised Creative, Buderim

Retail:
Large category: White’s IGA, Bli Bli
Small category: Amplitude, Bokarina
Social Impact:
Large category: Coast2Bay Housing Group, Maroochydore
Small category: Stymie, Buderim

Trades and Services:
Large category: The Laundry Lady, Baringa
Small category: Si Organics, Noosaville