Business Awards fun: Mayor Peter Besseling became the star of the show with a little help from entertainer Matt Hollywood on the night. It was a celebration befitting Port Macquarie's best business performers for 2013. ALL PICS: MATT JORGENSEN

A packed house laughed and cheered home the winners and three new inductees to the hall of fame.

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Magician Matt Hollywood had the crowd in stitches and used Mayor Peter Besseling as a prop in a hilarious skit.

THE HONOUR ROLL OF WINNERS IS AS FOLLOWS:

Accommodation Rydges Port Macquarie

Accommodation winners: Rydges Michael Sharp, Kate Wood Foye and sponsor of the award David Mayne from Port Panthers.

Automotive Services John Oxley Motors

Automotive Services winner: John Oxley's Bryan Hanks, Todd Armstrong, Shane McGuigan and sponsor Jason Ellem from Port Macquarie News.

Building, Trade Services & Suppliers Verde Bamboo

Verde Bamboo won the Trade, Services and Suppliers award: Mel Haverfield, Emily Acheson and Chamber President Hadyn Oriti sponsored the award.

Childcare, Education & Training Port Macquarie Surf School

Multiple award winners on he night: Port Macquarie Surf School - sponsor Greg Thompson with Peter, Amy, Wayne and Christine Hudson.

Community & Social Services Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Community and Social Services winner Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service: Chad Griffith and Kylie Morris with sponsor Warden Mersey.

Creative Services, IT & Communications Childish Photography

Creative Services winner: Childish Photography - sponsor Tas Tasdemir with Justine Crompton, Kylie Biltris, Linda McCully and Kristie Geromini.

Hair & Beauty Services Aqua Vitae Day Spa

Aqua Vitae won the hair and beauty services award: Melissa Bermingham is pictured with Justin Levido.

Hotels, Clubs Town Green Inn

Town Green Inn scooped the Hotels and Clubs award: Sponsor Kylie Little is pictured with Cheryl Pavey and Chris Walker.

Industry, Manufacturing & Engineering PeAk Coffee Australia

The Peak Coffee team were popular winners of the Industry, Manufacturing and Engineering award: Ainsley Harrison, Kristine and Sean Edwards, Mark and Kylie Leeson, (sponsor) Paul Parker, and Steve Foye.

Legal, Financial & Insurance Services Oxley Insurance Brokers

Oxley Insurance Brokers made it a triple treat in the Legal, Financial and Insurance section: Andrew Richmond, Mark Shoesmith, Rod McLean, Grant Richmond, John Horder, and sponsor Kellon Beard are pictured.

Medical, Healthcare & Fitness Emergency ID Australia

The Emergency ID team were Medical, Healthcare and Fitness winners: Garry and Nicole Graham, Jess Horsburgh, Erin Sharmon, Kerry Wehlburg and sponsor Mike Crowhurst.

New Business Black Duck Brewery

State MP Leslie Williams was delighted to present Al Owen from Black Duck Brewery with the New Business winner.

Professional & Business Services East Port Veterinary Hospital

Professional Business Service winner East Port Veterinary Hospital: Gary and Priscilla Turnbull with Fuel 4 Business's Malcom Neale.

Real Estate & Residential Services Coast Front Realty

Port News's Cathie Linklater presents Coast Front Realty with the Real Estate and Residential Services award: Sue Jogever and Kristir Geronimi celebrate.

Restaurants, Cafes & Catering Services Fusion 7

Retail (Large) Ken Little’s Quality Fruit & Veg

Ken Little's Quality Fruit and Veg won the Retail award presented by Dean McKinnon.

Retail (Small) Lighthouse Cellars

Retail small winner was Glenn Scott (centre) from Lighthouse Cellars with Derek Hollins and Freddy Pittman.

Tourism & Attractions Billabong Zoo

Sponsor Kate Wood-Foye presents Blake and Brooke Stone with theTourism and Attractions award for Billabong Zoo.

JUDGED CATEGORY WINNERS

Employer of Choice PC Pitstop

Business Leader Award Age 36+ Peta Simmons - Bennetts Steel

Port News's Janine Buesnel gives a congratulatory hug to one of the night's most popular multiple winners Peta Simmons from Bennetts Steel.

Excellence in Business Ethics Bennetts Steel

Nicole Cooper presents Peta Simmons with another award.

Excellence in Innovation Port Macquarie Surf School

l-r Wayne and Amy Hudson, Christine Hudson , sponsor WorkCover team manager Laurence Richey with Peter Hudson on his knees, surf style.

Safe Work Winners Port Macquarie Surf School

Excellence in Sustainability St Joseph’s Family Services

St Josephs Family Services: Back row l-r Jane Hosking, Diana Poole, Hannah Clohesy, Middle row – Caryn Hampson, Desle Mason, Debra Bartlett, Venetia Griffith, Aimee Moy, Jodee SwanHicks, sponsor Charles Stuart University Lecturer in Medical Imaging Johnathan Hewis with Marina Hynes Director St Joseph’s Family Services

Woman in Business Award Nicole Graham - Emergency ID Australia

Women in Business winner: Emergency ID's Nicole Graham (2nd left) - pictured are Karen Archer, Nicole, Kelly Lamb, Michelle Newman and Sue Jogever.

Young Entrepreneur Age 18-35 Samantha Clark -PC Pitstop

Employer of Choice winner, PC Pitstop: Trisha Piper, Ben Waters, Samantha Clark, and sponsor Ian Greenwood.

Excellence in Large Business Holiday Coast Credit Union Ltd

Team Holiday Coast Credit Union - winners of he major award: Excellence in Large Business.

Team Pycon Homes and Construction: Winners of the major award for Excellence in Small Business.

Paul Jogever was wrapped to accept Cassegrain's Excellence in Export winning award from Ian Greenwood.

Host John Carroll with Port News Editor Gordon Wiegold.

Cuppla mag identities dancing to the Hall of Fame tune: Louise and Jay Beaumont from Focus Magazine.

Anthony and Carole Sarks from Ricardoe's Tomatoes know all about winning awards. And now Anthony is setting about knitting a blanket from his winning ribbons.

An outstanding team: Hall of Famers Willing and Able delighted in their rare and prestigious honour.

Port Chamber's Lisa McPherson produced an outstanding night once again with her small and energetic team, here she congratulates Life Member inductee Peter Buckland.

Catching up: Louise Beaumont, Steve Foye, Kate Wood-Foye and Rick Kober.

Excellence in Small Business Pycon Homes & Constructions Pty Ltd

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Business Awards 2013: The Honour Roll

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