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NSW State Business Awards
Wednesday 30 October International Convention Centre Sydney
Outstanding Employee
2024 Finalists:
Alan Nye, The Physio Movement, Mid North Coast
Amber Harrison, Symbio Wildlife Park, Illawarra
Angela Brazel, Holistic Recovery, New England North West
Chelsea Day, Mai-Wel Group, Hunter
Nicole McDonald, Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels, Far South Coast
Melinda McCrone, LEP Digital, Central Coast
Michael Peacock, Alana Harris McDonald, Riverina Murray
Paul 'Bluey' McDermott, Cherry Sports Group, Northern Rivers
Samara Suljovic, Earlwood Dental Care, Sydney
Sueanne Manhood, Bathurst Little Learning Centre, Western NSW
Outstanding Young Business Leader
2024 Finalists:
Bronte Williamson, Nourished not Deprived, Hunter
Emily Stanton, Nyngan Riverside Tourist Park, Western NSW
Jack Dinnie, Bumpy Road Catering Events, Illawarra
Jacob Muller, Work Venture, Sydney
Julian Fayad, LoanOptions.ai, Western Sydney
Kiah Beaumont, Zauner Construction, Riverina Murray
Laura Mayas, LJ Finance Capital, Mid North Coast
Paul Baker, McGloin Baker, Northern Rivers
Robert O'Donoghue, CCTS, Central Coast
Sarah Grost, South Coast Seaweed, Far South Coast
Scott Blake, Brooklyn Quarry, New England North West
Outstanding Business Leader 20 Employees and Under
2024 Finalists:
Ben Watts, Bralca 2.0, Western NSW
Cate McQuillen, Mememe Productions, Northern Rivers
Gina Yazbek, Commnia, Sydney
Jack Yeadon, JDY Electrical, Far South Coast
Louise Whitton, Focus On Function, New England North West
Rebecca O'Brien, BRIE Corporate, Riverina Murray
Rob Dawson, Myrtec, Hunter
Stacey Morgan, Port Macquarie Performing Arts, Mid North Coast
Suzy Miller, Suzy Miller Leadership Developement Specialists, Central Coast
Wynter Dares, Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group, Illawarra
Outstanding Business Leader 21 Employees and Over
2024 Finalists:
Belinda Kotris, Tamworth Family Support Services, New England North West
Catherin Shaw, The Nature School Inc, Mid North Coast
Jodie Wainwright, Milk Crate Theatre, Sydney
Kay Fraser, Lake Macquarie City Council, Hunter
Kylie Streatfeild, Orange and District Early Eduation Program, Western NSW
Martin Dooner, Charles Sturt Campus Services Limited, Riverina Murray
Michael Hampson, NORCO Co-operation, Northern Rivers
Paul Chapman, Central Coast Sports College, Central Coast
Outstanding Community Organisation
2024 Finalists:
Allcare Nursing & Community Services, Central Coast
Arts & Cultural Exchange, Western Sydney
Banksia Villages, Far South Coast
Escabags, Illawarra
Glenrac Inc, New England North West
Home in place, Hunter
Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Speicalist Services, Mid North Coast
Lifeline Australia, Sydney
PCYC Wagga Wagga, Riverina Murray
Marathon Health, Western NSW
Women Up North, Northern Rivers
Excellence in Large Business
2024 Finalists:
8 at Trinity, Hunter
Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast
Cumulus Visual Effects, Northern Rivers
H&H Accredited Training, Western Sydney
Railway Hotel Gunnedah, New England North West
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation, Riverina Murray
Support Services 2 You, Far South Coast
The Big Banana Fun Park, Mid North Coast
TalentWeb, Sydney
Warrigal, Illawarra
Westfund Health Insurance, Western NSW
Excellence in Micro Business
2024 Finalists:
Any Occasions Cake & Party Food, Letx Get it 2444, Love Letters PMQ & Little Whispers Picnics & Teepees, Mid North Coast
Banskia Support Services, Illawarra
Dr Jo Braid Coaching, Western NSW
Grabowski Finanical Planning, Western Sydney
Key2 Realty, Central Coast
Ladbroken Distilling Co, Riverina Murray
Little Ripples Wine, Sydney
Little Windmill Clothing, Hunter
Merry Little Elderberry, New England North West
Off The Rails, Northern Rivers
Pop Camp, Far South Coast
Stand Up paddle Baording Shellharbour, Illawarra
Excellence in Small Business
2024 Finalists:
Camp Grounds, New England North West
Deni Play on the Plains Festivals Ltd, Riverina Murray
Earlwood Dental Care, Western Sydney
Green Gravity, Illawarra
Joel Jensen Constructions, Northern Rivers
LEP Digital, Central Coast
Philosophy Australia, Sydney
Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Mid North Coast
Saphi Engineering, Hunter
Swimstart (Pete's Swim School), Far South Coast
Tablestands Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy, Western NSW
Outstanding New Business
2024 Finalists:
Crime Story, Illawarra
Curezma Pharmaceutical Soultions Pty Ltd, Western Sydney
Finding Grace Wellness and Sustainability, Mid North Coast
Footsteps Podiatry, Riverina Murray
Melibee, New England North West
Republic Building Corporation, Sydney
Renew Projects, Central Coast
Ruff Cutz Pet Salon, Far South Coast
Small Batch brewery and Hop Farm, Western NSW
Telethrive, Hunter
Terania Consulting, Northern Rivers
Excellence in Innovation
2024 Finalists:
Agent 2.0 Real Estate, Far South Coast
Birdon Group, Mid North Coast
Christie & Christie - The Nail Snail, Northern Rivers
Cybermate, Sydney
Diesel & Blue Doggie Daycare and Grooming, Western NSW
Hyphen Health, Hunter
Illawarra Retirement Trust, Illawarra
Kairos Care, Western Sydney
SierraTek Global, New England North West
Signarama Tuggerah, Central Coast
Technocrete, Riverina Murray
Excellence in International Business
2024 Finalists:
4id Solutions, Central Coast
Birdon Group, Mid North Coast
Cumulus Visual Effects, Northern Rivers
SierraTek Global, New England North West
Sicona Battery Technologies, Illawarra
SunRice Group, Riverina Murray
The Whiskey Project Group, Sydney
TRC Tourism, Far South Coast
Whiteley, Hunter
Excellence in Sustainability
2024 Finalists:
Boschetti, Riverina Murray
Bucket Brewery, Mid North Coast
CATCH Power, New England North West
Lazy River Estate, Western NSW
Norco Co-operative, Northern Rivers
SAPHI, Hunter
Silos Estate, Illawarra
Signarama Tuggerah, Central Coast
Tathra Beach Eco Camp, Far South Coast
The Uniting Church in Australia, Sydney
Employer of Choice, 20 Employees and Under
2024 Finalists:
Beach Road Surgery & Skin Clinic, Far South Coast
Brother Nature Build, Sydney
Focus on Function, New England North West
Hyphen Health, Hunter
Millthorpe Little Learning Centre, Western NSW
Port Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Mid North Coast
Potager, Northern Rivers
PRD Albury-Wodonga, Riverina Murray
Seton Family Lawyers, Central Coast
Employer of Choice, 21 Employees or Over
2024 Finalists:
Ben Furney Flour Mills, Western NSW
BDO Group Holdings Limited, Sydney
Central Hospitality Group, New England North West
Evolve Housing, Western Sydney
Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network, Hunter
Key Community Group, Mid North Coast
Pacific Link Housing, Central Coast
Ray White Goulburn, Far South Coast
Southern Cross Credit Union, Northern Rivers
Warrigal, Illawarra
Zauner Construction, Riverina Murray
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
2024 Finalists:
Allcare Nursing & Community Services, Central Coast
Central Hospitality Group, New England North West
JDY Electrical, Far South Coast
Kids United OSHC, Western Sydney
National Institute of Dramatic Art, Sydney
OCTEC Limited, Western NSW
Star Club Equestian, Hunter
Social Futures, Northern Rivers
Thomas Bros, Riverina Murray
Welcome Dental, Mid North Coast
Outstanding Local Chamber
2024 Finalists:
Bathurst Business Chamber, Western NSW
Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, Hunter
Business Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast
Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce, Northern Rivers
Coastal Towns Business Chamber, Central Coast
Deniliquin Business Chamber, Riverina Murray
Glen Innes Business Chamber, New England North West
Hawkesbury City Chamber of Commerce, WSABE
Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce, Far South Coast