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Business of the Year*
Awarded to a business that has been judged to be an outstanding business, that has provided an entry that demonstrates achievements and excellence in their field over and above all other entrants. Judges assess winners of each business category.
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Origin Energy People's Choice Award*
Selected from all finalists in the business categories, not just the winners. The public will be able to vote for their favourite organisation and the winner will be the entry with the highest number of votes.
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Outstanding Employee
Recognises an inspirational employee who has demonstrated a passion for their role and a commitment to their workplace and the community. It is open to businesses to nominate an employee. |
- Lachlan Baumer, Lakes Custom Computers
- Jade Gray, Flying Colours Education
- Felicia Salihbasic, LJ Hooker Belmont
- Jenny Witts, Cert Lane Building Certifiers
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Outstanding Young Business Leader
Recognises an inspirational business leader aged 35 or under at the time of entry, who has demonstrated a commitment to their workplace, industry and the community through leadership. |
- Trystan Auddino, Lakes Custom Computers
- James McKee, Cert Lane Building Certifiers
- Quyen Nguyen, Dental Folk
- Shay-Alison Perry, Sunny Music Studios
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Outstanding Business Leader
Recognises an inspirational business leader aged 36 years or over at the time of entry, who has demonstrated a commitment to their workplace, industry and the community through leadership, whilst providing mentorship to others. |
- Nathan Franks, Dynamic Business Technologies
- Janina Hamilton, Flying Colours Education
- Peter Haynes, Northern NSW Football
- Michelle Rimmington, Rimmington Legal
- Alyce Svensk, The OT Coach Australia
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Employer of Choice
Recognises a business that has implemented strategies and initiatives to create a stimulating and supportive workplace environment. |
- Dynamic Business Technologies
- Flying Colours Education
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Charlestown
- MoveAbout Therapy Services Warners Bay
- SM Electrical Manufacturing
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Excellence in Innovation
Recognises a business that has implemented innovative solutions for new and existing needs through the introduction or improvement of a product, technology, or application that impacts the wider community. |
- Definiti (AI Enterprise Search)
- Fire Response (Innovation in Action: Foam and Hydraulics Testing)
- Grounded HR (The HR Link)
- Lakes Custom Computers
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Excellence in Sustainability
Recognises a business that has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable business practices and is working to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment. |
- Lakes Custom Computers
- LJ Hooker Belmont
- Northern NSW Football
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Outstanding Community Organisation
Recognises an organisation that works to improve the social, cultural, or environmental wellbeing of the community. |
- Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council
- CALM Inc
- From The Heart
- Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie
- Northern NSW Football
- Seeds Newcastle
- Swansea Meals on Wheels Inc
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Outstanding Visitor Experience
Recognises a business that understands the importance of visitor engagement for a region's economy and reputation, and how they promote the region as well as offering an exceptional visitor experience. |
- 8 at Trinity
- Apollo International Hotel
- Matt Hall Racing
- Silver Sun Sailing
- Yard Kings Brewing Co
- Women Embrace Adventure
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Outstanding New Business
Recognises a start-up business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the potential to achieve future success. |
- Blue Gum Early Childhood Intervention
- Funding and Grants Collective
- Showtime Kayaking
- Trustpoint Technology
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Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Recognises businesses that address the needs of a diverse community, including seniors, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disability. An inclusive business facilitates the needs of all its employees and customers. |
- CTP Pest & Building Inspections
- Dynamic Business Technologies
- LJ Hooker Belmont
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Excellence in Micro Business
Recognises a business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience. |
- Bella Oils
- Benefit Pest Management
- Finspire Advisers
- Lake Macquarie Buyers Agency
- Lakes Custom Computers
- psyborg®
- The Toolbox Team
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Excellence in Small Business
Recognises a business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience. |
- Cramps Earthmoving
- Dynamic Business Technologies
- Ishana Well Being Centre
- Maxi-Jazz Dance Studio
- No Fuss Computer and Electronic Solutions
- Toronto Mowers
- Yard Kings Brewing Co
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Excellence in Large Business (21 or more employees)
Recognises a business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience. |
- 8 at Trinity
- Agility Professional Tree Service
- Century 21 Novocastrian
- Club Charlestown
- The Disability Trust
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The Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards feed into the Business Hunter and Business NSW Business Awards
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