Every year these Awards are such a pleasure to hold – our community never fails to show up for our local small businesses.
Congratulations to our 2026 Winners!
Overall Winner: Piccolo Ristorante, Northgate
After first being named runner-up in the Food and Beverage category in2024, then returning to win the category the following year, I am so thrilled to announce Piccolo Ristorante in Northgate has come back to win the whole thing! 
Since opening in 2022, Piccolo has quickly become one of our community’s most beloved local restaurants, and owner Roshan has become a true fixture in Northgate.
Roshan and the Piccolo team provide the kind of warm, attentive and personal service that makes every customer who walks through the door feel genuinely welcomed and valued. It is this care, combined with consistently amazing Italian food, that has earned Piccolo such a loyal following and a very special place in our community
Congratulations to Roshan and the entire Piccolo Ristorante team, our 2026 biggest winners!
Best Employee: Deb, from Putia Pure Food Kitchen
This award celebrates the people whose kindness, dedication and hard work make our local businesses so special.
Congratulations to Deb from Putia Pure Food Kitchen, our 2026 Best Employee winner!
Deb has become one of Banyo’s most familiar and loved faces. Customers described her in their nominations as the “heart and soul” of Putia, praising her warmth, exceptional service and the way she remembers names, orders and the little things that make everyone feel valued.
She was also recognised by fellow coworkers as hardworking, dependable and professional, always leading by example and supporting those around her.
Again and again, nominations said Deb is the reason they keep coming back to Putia – some for more than a decade – because she makes every customer feel genuinely welcome and at home.
Congratulations, Deb! This award is a wonderful reflection of the lasting impact you have on our community
