- Best Sporting Facility – Stockland Stadium
- Best Government Department – Sunshine Coast Council: Access and Inclusion Plan
- Best Recreation/Leisure/Entertainment Award – Sunshine Coast Council for upgrades to aquatic and leisure facilities
- Best Recreation/Leisure/Entertainment Award – Sunshine Coast Council for Leach Park to Tripcony Parks and Gardens refurbishment.
Four finalists from the regional awards will be honoured at a State reception at Government House, hosted by Queensland Governor and Spinal Injuries Association Patron Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wesley AC on 16 November.