Thank You To Our Sponsors
Sponsor Spotlight : City of Port Adelaide Enfield – Championing Local Tourism & Hospitality - 2025
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is proudly sponsoring the Nick Blight Hospitality & Tourism Awards across all three categories:
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Best Food Venue
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Best Innovation Experience
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Best Tourism Experience
These awards are dedicated to businesses within the PAE region that go above and beyond in delivering exceptional customer service and showcasing the unique vibrancy of our local tourism and hospitality scene.
By supporting these awards, the City of PAE is honouring the legacy of Nick Blight, a passionate advocate for community, creativity, and the power of local experiences. Their sponsorship reflects a deep, ongoing commitment to nurturing local enterprise, celebrating innovation, and strengthening the economic and cultural fabric of the region.
“Our hospitality and tourism businesses are the lifeblood of Port Adelaide Enfield – they bring people together, tell our stories, and make our city a destination. We’re proud to celebrate their contribution through the Nick Blight Awards.”
From seaside pubs to street festivals, from family-run cafés to immersive tourism experiences – these awards shine a spotlight on the people and places that make PAE unforgettable.
Thank you to the City of Port Adelaide Enfield for being a driving force behind local pride, progress, and connection.
Sponsor Spotlight: De Stefano & Co – Proud Sponsor of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award - 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome De Stefano & Co as the sponsor of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award - 2025 at this year’s NWBA Business Awards.
A defence-focused management and security consultancy, De Stefano & Co helps organisations navigate the complexities of the Australian defence industry and other highly regulated sectors. With over 250 years of combined experience across their multidisciplinary team, they deliver strategic, security, and grant expertise with unrivalled precision.
100% Australian owned and operated, the company is nationally recognised as the leader in DISP (Defence Industry Security Program) membership and compliance services, and is deeply committed to uplifting security maturity across personnel, physical, and cyber domains.
Why sponsor Entrepreneur of the Year?
“This award best aligns with our purpose – to create life-changing opportunities, strengthen our local community, and support the growth of a sovereign defence and security industry. We're proud to recognise those who are boldly creating impact, driving innovation, and shaping a stronger future for our region.”
We thank De Stefano & Co for championing the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Sponsor Spotlight: Evida Living – Proud Sponsor of the Small Business of the Year Award - 2025
Evida Living is an Adelaide-based provider of personalised disability and mental health support, dedicated to helping individuals live with freedom, purpose, and connection. Whether it’s finding a supportive home, exploring the community, or building meaningful daily routines, Evida Living walks alongside people to help them achieve more out of every day — on their own terms.
Founded by a registered nurse with over 12 years of experience in complex and person-centred care, Evida Living was built on the belief that quality support should feel personal, not clinical. Their compassionate, capable team takes the time to listen, build trust, and create tailored support plans that empower people to live life their way.
As a small business themselves, Evida Living understands the dedication, resilience, and heart it takes to succeed. By sponsoring the Small Business of the Year Award - 2025, they are celebrating other local businesses that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to community impact.
“As a small business ourselves, we know the passion, commitment, and care it takes to succeed. We’re proud to support and recognise other small businesses making a difference in people’s lives.”
Evida Living’s sponsorship reflects their belief in the power of small businesses to strengthen communities, create opportunities, and inspire positive change.
Sponsor Spotlight: Pirate Life – Proud Sponsor of the Large Business of the Year Award 2025
Born from a shared love of great beer and great people, Pirate Life Brewing was founded in 2014 by Jared ‘Red’ Proudfoot, Jack Cameron, and Michael ‘MC’ Cameron. Since releasing their first beer – an 8.8% Imperial IPA – in 2015, Pirate Life has become one of Australia’s most recognisable craft beer brands, now boasting four venues and a team of over 200 around the country.
Driven by their founding pillars of quality, ingenuity, and mateship, Pirate Life is all about brewing beers they love to drink – from hop-forward IPAs and vibrant fruit sours to their flagship South Coast Pale Ale, inspired by the people, produce, and places along Australia’s southern coastline.
Beyond brewing, Pirate Life lives its name – embracing individuality, supporting the arts, collaborating with community partners, and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. Whether it’s at their Port Adelaide HQ, The District at SkyCity, or their epic Perth venue, the vibe is always the same: great beer, great people, and good times.
We’re proud to have Pirate Life Brewing supporting the Large Business of the Year Award - 2025 - raising a glass to local excellence and community spirit.
Learn more: piratelife.com.au
