The Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and meet the 2026 Whitsunday Business Award winners will be held Thursday 19 November.
The AGM is open to all, and eligible members with voting rights.
At the AGM, you will have the opportunity to:
- Hear updates on the Chamber’s operations, finances, and future direction.
- Ask questions and share feedback on key priorities.
- Vote on agenda items and contribute to shaping the Chamber’s year ahead.
Following the AGM, stay with us as we celebrate the success of our local business community, with award presentations and an informal panel discussion featuring some of the 2026 Whitsunday Business Award winners.
Hear from the people behind some of the Whitsundays’ standout businesses and organisations in an informal panel discussion exploring Five Things I Wish I Knew About Business.
Join us for honest insights, lessons learned and practical advice from:
- Emma Whybird, 2026 Business Leader of the Year, Edge Dance Studio Whitsunday
- Rebecca Wood, 2026 Business Legends of the Whitsundays winner, Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre
We’ll also recognise excellence in customer service with award presentations to:
- Bright Patch Cafe, winner of the Small Business Customer Service Excellence Award
- Coastal Brush and Hog’s Breath Cafe Airlie Beach, Highly Commended recipients
Come along to celebrate local business success, hear real-world experiences and connect with our Whitsunday business community.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM is open to all, and eligible members have voting rights.
1. Accept minutes of 2025 Annual General Meeting
2. Receive President’s Report
3. Receive Treasurer’s Report
4. Receive and adopt the Auditor’s Report
5. Appoint auditor for 2026-27
6. Election of Office Bearers and Board members for 2026-27
7. General Business
Board Nominations
The Chamber welcomes nominations for the Board which must be received in writing 14-days prior to the AGM (on or by 5pm Thursday 5 November). Consideration may be given to late nominations.
The Board is seeking representatives particularly from trades, accommodation, food and beverage, accounting, and health sectors.
Under the Chamber’s Constitution s18(5) The Board shall have a maximum of ten (10) members of the association with a minimum of four (4).
Candidates will be listed in alphabetical order when nominations are received:
NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT
1. Allan Milostic (LiveLife Pharmacy Airlie Beach)
NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT
2. Jannah Baker (Scallywag Fabrication)
NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY
3. Megan Taylor (Kapow Interactive)
NOMINATIONS FOR TREASURER
4. Sue Birch (Sue Birch Consulting)
NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD
5. Berny O’Connor (Be Efficient Administration Services)
6. Giulian Grasso (Whitsunday Law)
7. Luke Nightingale (Infront Security Services)
Other candidates to be advised.
Proxies
If you are unable to attend the AGM and wish to vote, please complete the proxy form and return to it the Chamber via email by 5pm Thursday 5 November 2026.
Event Details
What: Chamber Annual General Meeting
When: 7:30am-9am Thursday 19 November
Where: Whitsunday Sailing Club, Airlie Beach
Includes breakfast treats and barista coffee.
Registration
Members of Chamber, Weddings Whitsundays, Tourism Whitsundays and Cruise Ship Market vendors: Two free tickets, no code required.
Discounted tickets ($18.75) for members of our Association Partners:
- Bowen Chamber of Commerce
- Bowen Collinsville Enterprise
- Bowen Gumlu Growers Association
- Bowen Tourism & Business
- Creative Connections Whitsunday
- Isaac Business Chamber
- Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce
- Townsville Chamber of Commerce
- Whitsundays Charter Boat Industry Association
- Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre
Non-member ticket: $25