THE Australian Small Business Champion Awards originated in 1999 to recognise the achievements of outstanding small businesses from all states and territories across Australia.
Developed and managed by Precedent Productions, a small business in its own right, with 40 years’ experience in managing successful awards programs, the Australian Small Business Champions Awards have grown into the flagship program recognising small business excellence throughout Australia.
The Australian Professional Small Business Champion Awards continue to acknowledge professionals who are contributing, influencing and leading their sectors.
Awards founder, Managing Director of Precedent Productions, Steve Loe said, “Small businesses in the professionals sector are leaving their mark across the country. Innovation and precision are at the heart of what you do, and we are proud to highlight your success. This program was created to provide opportunity for all professionals in Australian business to be awarded the recognition they deserve. The program is open to all businesses involved across the professionals industry.
“Our vision is to celebrate and inspire the innovative, confident, balanced, and dynamic side of each business, leading towards excellence and success in their chosen profession.”
And taking out the Professionals Champion Master award for 2026 is Gina Field from local security company, Nepean Regional Security!
Gina delivered a very moving speech that showcased her determination and also served as a reminder of what is most important in life.
“People ask me why I joined, and I tell them about someone who told me that I can’t. I said to him, “you need to hold my friggen beer.” Gina said.
“I started my business 28 years ago, I was the first woman in NSW to ever solely start a security company, and now I have over 50 people working for me and 12 cars across NSW.
“This award is very bittersweet for me.
“My husband Paul was a police officer. I said to him, you need to quit your career and come and join me because this business is just growing. He joined and became part of it. He taught himself how to be a motor mechanic. He serviced all my cars and he taught himself by watching Youtube.
“We wore a lot of different hats while running a small business. One of the hardest hats I’ve ever had to put on was becoming his carer 24/7.
“I lost him eight weeks ago.
“So this is for him.
“Paul used to say to me there’s another man in our life that means so much to you and that’s Steve Loe. If it wasn’t for Precedent Productions all these years, and Steve mentoring me and believing in me, my business would never be where it is. Having these awards has been my point of difference. because there’s 6500 security companies across NSW that do the same thing. Winning this award has been my point of difference. It has got me across the line for so many tenders, including the Western Sydney Airport.
“So a big thanks to Precedent Productions, Steve and my husband Paul.”
