IN JUST a couple of weeks, the top operators in the region will be revealed, when the 2017 New England North West Business Awards gala night takes place.
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And NSW Business Chamber regional manager Joe Townsend says he expects that whoever goes on to contest the state awards “will do very well”.
Gunnedah’s Civic Centre will be the venue for the event on September 1.
Businesses and individuals in 11 categories will be vying to be named the best in the region.
The regional business awards recognise excellence in business, leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, business growth and employment practices.
This is the event’s fifth year.
CROSS-SECTION
Mr Townsend said this year’s finalists were “a fantastic cross-section of businesses and successful entrepreneurs” from across the region.
“Based on the calibre of this year’s finalists, I expect that our regional winners will do very well at the NSW Business Chamber state awards held in November this year,” Mr Townsend said.
“It is always a proud moment to witness a business owner, who pays their selves last, finally receive recognition of their success and contribution to the community.”
Based on the calibre of this year’s finalists, I expect that our regional winners will do very well.
- Joe Townsend
State winners
This region has had Tamworth- and Armidale-based state winners in recent years.
In 2013, Rural Fit won the excellence in small business award; in 2014, Superair won the same award as well as being named the NSW Business of the Year.
In 2015, Challenge Community Services’s Stephen Doley was named Young Executive of the Year.
The 2017 awards night will be hosted by Australian multimedia journalist James Valentine.
To RSVP, call 0429 993 822 by Friday, August 25.
The regional finalists:
Young Business Executive
- David Levingston, Monfia Connect, Armidale
- Kate Ottewel, Best Employment, Tamworth
- Katie Marie Johnson, First National, Gunnedah
- Kellie Mackney, Hazells Farm & Fertilizer Services, Tamworth
- Samual Collier, Kenway & Clark, Moree
Young Entrepreneur
- Brook Patriguin, Lil Achievers, Gunnedah
- Jane Brennan, Ivory Lane Event Styling & Hire, Tamworth
- Scott David Williams, White Leaf Dental, Armidale
Business Leader
- David Traynor, Regional Finance Solutions, Inverell
- Deborah Hunter, Rusden St Physiotherapy and Workhealth Australia, Armidale
- Gemille Hayes, Kenway & Clarke, Moree
- Kristen Lovett, Kristen Lovett Accounting Services, Tenterfield
- Matthew Wheatley, Sigma Aerospace, Tamworth
Excellence in Small Business
- Daily Ritual, Armidale
- Kristen Lovett Accounting Services, Tenterfield
- Marius Small Animal Veterinary Clinic, Tamworth
- R.J O'Halloran & Co, Tamworth
- Ultra Fleet, Gunnedah
- U Goose, Llangothlin
- United Taekwondo, Tamworth
- Wade Street Meats, Inverell
- Why Leave Town Productions, Narrabri
Excellence in Business
- Kenway & Clark, Moree
- Mannion Group, Gunnedah
- Regional Finance Solutions, Inverell
- Sigma Aerospace, Tamworth
- TG's Child Care, Armidale
Excellence in Social Enterprise
- BEST Employment, Tamworth
- Brighter Access, Inverell
- Cancer Council NSW, Tamworth
- McLean Care, Inverell
- National Trust of Australia - Saumarez Homestead, Armidale
Start Up Superstar
- Goonoo Goonoo Station, Timbumburi
- Magic Electricity Box, Armidale
- Riley’s Furniture & Carpets, Gunnedah
Excellence in Innovation
- BAE Systems, Tamworth
- Brighter Access, Inverell
- Integral Health, Armidale
- Namoi Valley Bricks, Gunnedah
- Wholegrain Milling Company, Gunnedah
- U Goose, Llangothlin
Excellence in Sustainability
- McDonalds, Tamworth
- New England Regional Art Museum, Armidale
Employer of Choice
- Invest Blue, Armidale
- Kristen Lovett Accounting Services, Tenterfield
- Tamworth Community College, Tamworth
- Telstra Business Centre North West NSW, Tamworth
- TG's Child Care, Armidale
Local Chamber of Commerce
- Gunnedah District Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Guyra District Chamber of Commerce
Carolyn Millet
Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.
Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.
