BIRDON Marine, one of the Hastings’ biggest international exporters, has been named the 2017 Holiday Coast Credit Union Port Macquarie Business of the Year.
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More than 190 businesses entered this year’s awards and more than 7000 votes were received from the public honouring the best of the best.
In its 11th year, the awards celebrate our business champions across 30 categories.
General manager of Birdon Pty Ltd Peter Besseling said the company was thrilled with the local recognition.
“Birdon is a very proud, family-owned local business, who recognise the efforts of our terrific employees,” Mr Besseling said.
“It is great to see their commitment to quality work being acknowledged through the business awards and we look forward to having a positive impact on our local economy well into the future.”
Highlights this year was the induction of four new businesses into the Hall of Fame – Black Duck Brewery, Holiday Coast Credit Union, Coastfront Realty and Rydges Port Macquarie.
Chamber stalwart Kellon Beard was honoured with life membership.
The winners were:
Excellence Awards
- Business of the Year: Birdon Marine
- Business Leader: Alastair Flower
- Employer of Choice: Charles Sturt University
- Excellence in Business: TGs Childcare
- Excellence in Export: Birdon Pty Ltd
- Excellence in Innovation: Port Macquarie Performing Arts
- Excellence in Small Business: Ocean Club Resort
- Excellence in Social Enterprise: Willing and Able Foundation
- Excellence in Sustainability: Charles Sturt University
- Startup Superstar: The Drug Detection Agency
- Woman in Business: Ashley Sargeson, Touchwood Flowers
- Young Business Executive: Jacob Deline, mbc Recruitment
- Young Entrepreneur: Ashley Sargeson, Touchwood Flowers
Local Industry Awards
- Accommodation: Sails Resort
- Automotive Services: CS Mechanical Repairs
- Community and Educational Services: Charles Sturt University
- Construction: Fastplast Building Supplies
- Creative Services and Communications: Scaramouche
- Financial Services: Smarter Financial Pty Ltd
- Food Industries: Seasalt Cafe and Restaurant
- Local Produce: Bago Bluff
- New Business: HEM Property
- Personal Wellbeing: Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic
- Professional Services (5 or less employees): Fuel 4 Business
- Professional Services (6 or more employees): mbc Recruitment
- Real Estate and residential Services: Ocean Club Resort
- Retail (5 or less employees): Inner Vision Surf and Skate
- Retail (6 or more employees): Hastings Co-operative
- Tourism and Attractions: Billabong Zoo and Wildlife Park
- People’s Choice: Cassegrain Wines