THE list of finalists for the 2014 Holiday Coast Credit Union Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards has been unveiled.
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The businesses below will vie for the ultimate in local business award glory on Friday, September 5 at Panthers Port Macquarie.
Congratulations to those who have made the finalist list, you are all winners already.
Don't forget to pick up your Port News each day until August 28 to lodge your vote for the People's Choice award - a chance to reward your favourite local business.
Congratulations and good luck to the following:
Accommodation (sponsored by Prime 7)
- Best Western Plus HW Boutique
- Rydges Port Macquarie
- Sails Resort by Rydges
- The Observatory
Automotive Services (sponsored by HBEN)
- ARB Port Macquarie
- Jax Tyres Port Macquarie
- Port Macquarie Carwash
- The Rego Shop
Building, Trade Services & Suppliers (sponsored by Cassegrain)
- Grow Lush Landscape Supplies
- North Coast Fire and Security
- Pycon Homes and Constructions Pty Ltd
- Romer Locks
Banking, Finance & Credit Unions (sponsored by Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce)
- Aussie Port Macquarie
- NAB Business Banking Centre
- Bendigo Bank
- Suncorp Bank
Childcare, Education & Training (sponsored by Little Brewing Company)
- Mid Coast Connect
- North Coast Institute of TAFE
- St Joseph's Family Services
- Wauchope and Port Macquarie Performing Arts
Community & Social Services (sponsored by Panthers Port Macquarie)
- Hastings District Respite Care Inc.
- Port Macquarie Taxis
- Headspace
- Swimwell Pty Ltd
Creative Services, IT & Communications (sponsored by Star FM/2MC FM)
- Café Culture
- Dragonfly Marketing
- Port Macquarie News
- XYZ Support
Hair & Beauty Services (sponsored by HBEN)
- Aqua Vitae Day Spa
- Blush Skin and Body
- Port Macquarie Day Spa
- endota spa
Hotels & Clubs (sponsored by Majestic Cinemas)
- Laurieton United Services Club
- Port Macquarie Panthers
- Town Green Inn
Industry, Manufacturing & Engineering (sponsored by mbc recruitment)
- Black Duck Brewery
- The Other Chef Fine Foods Pty Ltd
- Bennetts Steel
- Peak Coffee
Legal & Insurance Services (sponsored by Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce)
- Flintoff Lawyers
- Hilton King, Lawyer and Notary Public
- Insurance House 360 Pty Ltd
- Oxley Insurance Brokers
Medical, Healthcare & Fitness (sponsored by Holiday Coast Credit Union)
- Emergency ID Australia
- Mount Seaview Natural Spring Water
- Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
- Your Life Fitness Centre
New Business (sponsored by Port Chamber and Leslie Williams MP)
- Midcoast Designated and Drivers
- Port Macquarie Horse Riding Centre
- TG's Child Care Wauchope
- Carlos and Co
Professional and Business Services (5 or less employees - sponsored by WorkCover NSW Professional & Business Services)
- Baker IT
- Fuel 4 Business
- PC Pitstop
- The Roving Trainer
Professional & Business Services (6 or more employees - sponsored by Oxley Insurance Brokers)
- Ezy Waste Group Pty Ltd
- Party Professionals
- Eyecare Plus Ltd
- Men At Work
Real Estate & Residential Services (sponsored by Domain)
- Coast Front Realty
- Debbie Moore Real Estate Pty Ltd
- ONE Agency Port Macquarie
- Percival Property
Restaurants, Cafes & Catering Services (sponsored by Majestic Cinemas)
- Carlos and Co
- Fusion 7
- XS Food
- Zebu Bar + Grill
Retail (6 or more employees – sponsored by Lend Lease Property Management, Settlement City)
- Hastings Coop
- Ken Little’s Quality Fruit & Veg
- Tony Green The Good Guys
- Saltwater Wine/Stormriders
Retail (5 or less employees – sponsored by Port Macquarie News)
- Leichts Tyre and Auto
- Lighthouse Cellars
- Organic Belly
- Port Fresh Seafoods
Tourism & Attractions (sponsored by Oxley Insurance Brokers)
- Billabong Zoo
- Cassegrain Wines
- Koala Hospital
- Majestic Cinemas
Excellence in Innovation (sponsored by Port Macquarie Hastings Council)
- Arts and Health Australia
- Emergency ID Australia
- Wauchope & Port Macquarie Performing Arts
Excellence in Sustainability (sponsored by Charles Sturt University)
- Little Glimpses
- McNeil Architects
- The Observatory
Excellence in Business Ethics (sponsored by MEGT-Australian Apprenticeships Centre)
- Compass Financial Management
- Emergency ID Australia
- Skillslink Training
Employer of Choice (sponsored by North Coast institute of TAFE)
- Hastings Co-Op
- PC Pitstop
Woman In Business (sponsored by HBWN)
- Jane Hillsdon, Dragonfly Marketing
- Nicole Graham, Emergency ID Australia
- Terri Tipper, Rental Properties Port Macquarie
Young Entrepreneur (sponsored by GHD) Age18-35
- Charlie Edwards, Carlos and Co
- Samantha Clark, PC Pitstop
- Stacey Morgan, Wauchope And Port Macquarie Performing Arts
Business Leader Award Age 35+ (sponsored by ETC-Enterprise and Training Company Limited)
- David Ross, Supercoach
- Malcolm Neale, Fuel4Business
- Michael Jacobs, Eyecare Plus
Young Business Executive Age 18-35 (sponsored by Prime 7)
- Ross Cargill, Men At Work
- Adam Scutts, KFC Port Macquarie Service Centre
- Tristan Piper, PC Pitstop
Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety (sponsored by Workcover)
- Fuel 4 Business
- Majestic Cinemas
- PC Pitstop
Excellence in Large Business (sponsored by Holiday Coast Credit Union)
- Hastings Co-Op
- North Coast TAFE
- Saltwater Wine / Stormriders
Excellence in Small Business (sponsored by Holiday Coast Credit Union)
- Fuel 4 Business
- Majestic Cinemas
- PC Pitstop
PEOPLE’S CHOICE (Sponsored by Port News)
The public votes for its favourite business from the list of nominated candidates.
Vote on the entry form in each edition of the Port Macquarie News. Entries for this section close at 12noon, on Thursday, August 28.
AWARDS ANNOUNCED – Friday, September 5
THE 2014 Holiday Coast Credit Union Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards gala dinner will be held on Friday, September 5 at Panthers Port Macquarie (6.15pm to 11.30pm). To book tickets phone Lisa McPherson or Katherine Harris at the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce on 6583 4412 or email them at info@portchamber.com.au
