2026 Rhino Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dubbo Chamber of Commerce Rhino Awards.

To nominate your favourite business, individual, or employee simply complete the below. 

Note that you can nominate more than one category (ctrl + select)

Nominations close: Monday 24 August, 2026

Some basic principles:

• Awards are free to enter.
• Businesses must operate and have significant presence in the Dubbo City wards / zone.
• Need to have been in operation for one year or more.
• Businesses entering/nominating for the Outstanding Start Up category (the "Baby Rhino") must have been in operation for less then two years.
• You do not need to be nominated to enter the Awards.
• Nominations and Entries are open to both Chamber Members and Non Chamber Members.
• Rhino Award judging is completed by a panel of independent business professionals and not local to Dubbo.
• Dubbo Chamber Board Members and their Associated Businesses are ineligible to enter.

Key Rhino Award Dates 2026:

Please note; some dates may be subject to change.