COMMUNITY NEWS - Glassies gold for Flaxton Barn!

Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, joined Member for Caloundra, Kendall Morton MP,  Chambers of Commerce and local businesses for the 2025 Glassies Gala – the annual  celebration of small business excellence in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Hinterland.  

The gala – where the winners were announced - was held at Woodford Hotel, providing an iconic new backdrop for one of the region’s most  anticipated community events.  

The Glassies are about celebrating the people behind our local small businesses – the heart  and soul of our community,” Mr Powell said. 

While the silver “Glassies” are awarded based on public votes, the bronze awards are selected  by the Presidents of the local Chambers of Commerce. The prestigious “Gold Glassies” are handpicked by Mr Powell in consultation with the Chamber Presidents. 

The Barn on Flaxton were proud to take home the coveted Gold Glassie after winning bronze in 2024 and 2021, and winning silver for their employees Molly Graves in 2024, and Rachele Coates in 2022. They’re an incredible contributor to their community and regularly open their doors for charity fundraisers and events. 

For a full list of the winners of this year’s Glass House Small Business Awards visit andrewpowell.com.au.