Mandurah Business Takes Plumbing Category at 2026 Awards
Swan’s Professional Plumbing from Mandurah has won the plumbing services category at the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards held in Sydney recently. Owner Michael Swan and his wife Gemma attended the ceremony where the family business received national recognition. The win marks a significant milestone for the Western Australia-based company, which was the only Western Australia-based finalist in the category and competed against 22 other plumbing companies across Australia.
Michael Swan, a second-generation owner of the business, said the win was a proud moment for his entire team, and reflected their dedication, workmanship and customer-first approach. Gemma and I genuinely weren’t expecting to win, Michael Swan said. There were so many strong businesses in the room. Standing up on that stage in front of a thousand people, all I could think about was the crew back home and everything that’s gone into building Swan’s to this point. He added that having the judges recognise Swan’s as a strong, well-run operation was a pretty powerful moment.
The Australian Small Business Champion Awards recognise outstanding small businesses across more than 100 industry categories, from trades and professional services to retail, hospitality, health and specialist service businesses. They were created to celebrate the contribution small businesses make to Australia’s economy, employment and local communities. For Swan’s Professional Plumbing, winning the award provides validation and recognition that the business is operating effectively. There are plenty of plumbers out there, but being able to say you’re an award-winning business that’s been recognised on a national stage changes how people see you, Michael Swan said. It helps confirm that we’re not just talking about quality and service, we’re consistently delivering it. That kind of recognition naturally helps set you apart.
Founded in 2002 by Michael’s father Stephen, the business has since expanded from Mandurah to providing plumbing services across the greater Peel and Perth region. The company has built its reputation on delivering consistent quality and reliable service to residential and commercial clients. While we’re incredibly proud of this achievement, we see it as just the beginning, Michael Swan said. Our focus remains unchanged: to deliver exceptional plumbing services, continue raising the bar for quality and reliability, and be your local plumber for life.
As the company moves forward, the focus is on building on the current momentum, investing further in the team, and continuing to serve the local community with the same dedication that earned national recognition. As we move forward, we’re excited to build on this momentum, invest further in our team, and continue serving our local community with the same dedication that earned us this national recognition, Michael Swan said. The award is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the competitive plumbing services market across Western Australia and beyond.
