| Air Conditioning | Installation and servicing of air conditioning units in private residences and commercial buildings. |
| Architect | Creating designs for new construction projects, alterations and redevelopments |
| Automotive Mechanical Repairs | Mechanics, Servicing electrical and mechanical vehicle systems |
| Automotive Services | Mechanics, service centres, panel beaters, petrol stations, tyre fitters, car sales, car detailing, auto electrical, automotive accessories |
| Automotive Smash Repairs | Panel beaters, spray painters, spare parts, wreckers |
| Baker | Preparation of baked goods |
| Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation | Bathroom renovation, bathroom products, wholesale and retail / Kitchen renovation, kitchen products, wholesale and retail |
| Builder - Large | Coordinate and work on the construction, repair and renovation of homes and other buildings. |
| Builder - Medium | Coordinate and work on the construction, repair and renovation of homes and other buildings. |
| Builder - Small | Coordinate and work on the construction, repair and renovation of homes and other buildings. |
| Builders | Coordinate and work on the construction, repair and renovation of homes and other buildings |
| Carpentry | Construct, build, install, repair and erect wooden frames, foundations, walls and fixtures on residential, commercial and industrial projects. |
| Carpet and Flooring Layer | Install carpeting, hardwood flooring, soft tiles, vinyl and rubber for interior systems |
| Commercial Cleaning | Cleaning of commercial properties, including offices, cleanrooms and R&D Facilities. Medical and Healthcare Facilities |
| Concreter | Concrete bases for floors, footpaths, bridges and ramps |
| Electrical Business | Electricians, residential and/or commercial |
| Electrical Business - Large | Electricians, residential and/or commercial. |
| Electrical Business - Medium | Electricians, residential and/or commercial. |
| Electrical Business - Small | Electricians, residential and/or commercial. |
| Excavation & Demolition | Site preparation, land clearing, and structural removal for construction, renovation or redevelopment projects |
| Fencing | Build and repair fences and gates |
| Gardener | Cultivating and maintaining a garden |
| Glass & Window Services | Specialists in supplying, installing, repairing, and replacing glass windows, doors, shower screens, and related glazing solutions. |
| Hairdressers | Hairdressers, stylists, hair bars, mobile hairdressers |
| Hairdressers - Large | Hairdressers, stylists, hair bars, mobile hairdressers |
| Hairdressers - Medium | Hairdressers, stylists, hair bars, mobile hairdressers |
| Hairdressers - Small | Hairdressers, stylists, hair bars, mobile hairdressers |
| Home & Garden Improvement | Gardeners, furniture shops, furniture design, Garden products, trees, shrubs, fertilisers and garden tools |
| Landscaper | Design, plan and maintain gardens and parks |
| Locksmith | Professional trained to deal with keys and locks. Replacing locks and creating duplicate keys |
| Manufacturing | Raw materials are transformed into finished goods - including food, beauty, building products and accessories. |
| Metal Fabrication | Creating products or structures by cutting, bending, and/or assembling metal material. |
| Most Inclusive | Entry into this category is nominated by NOVA Employment |
| New Business | Businesses in the New Business category must be in operation for less than 2 years at the time of Awards entries closing date. |
| Painter | Painters, residential and/or commercial. |
| Pest Control | Specialist in animal and pest removal |
| Plasterer | Application of plaster to surfaces, such as walls and ceilings, in commercial and/or residential in buildings |
| Plumber | Professional who fits and repairs pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems |
| Plumber - Large | Professional who fits and repairs pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems |
| Plumber - Medium | Professional who fits and repairs pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems |
| Plumber - Small | Professional who fits and repairs pipes, fittings, and other apparatus of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems |
| Pool & Spa Services | Maintenance, repair and installation of swimming pools and spas |
| Removalist | Professionals in the moving of household items or office equipment from one location to another |
| Residential Cleaning | Specialists in cleaning domestic areas. |
| Roofer | Installation, repairing and weatherproofing roofs |
| Signmaker | Physical productions of signs |
| Sole Operator | Any business that is owned and operated by a single individual and do not have staff |
| Stone Mason | Specialists in cutting, preparing, and using stones for buildings |
| Tiler | Professionals who lay ceramic, slate, marble and glass tiles on internal and external walls and floors using glues, grout and cement. |
| Trade Consultants | Specialists in trade support, staffing, recruitment, inspections, procurement and admin services. |
| Trade Retail | Retail of trade based products |
| Trade Services | Specialised trade services |
| Wholesaler | Company that sells goods in large quantities usually to retailers |
