Businesses from various industries across the Coffs Coast were elated to receive the news that they have been named finalists in the region’s prestigious Coffs Coast Business Awards.
Proudly hosted by the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce, with major sponsor Regional Australia Bank, the Awards provide a platform to showcase local businesses and individuals striving for excellence and achieving sustained growth.
The finalists are divided among 18 Awards categories and all finalists are detailed below.
Chamber President Ray Smith said that this year’s Awards received a very high number of entries, with many high calibre entries, so the judges had a considerably hard task ahead of them.
“Our judges are blown away with the standard of submissions this year. We are amazed at the achievements of local businesses and look forward to sharing their stories and celebrating their success at the awards night,” said Mr Smith.
“The Coffs Coast Business Awards are all about celebrating local business excellence and recognising the vital contributions businesses make to our local economy.”
2025 Finalists
Outstanding Start-up
- Cro & Co Metal Roofing
- Donovans Link
- Salty Movements
Excellence in Micro Business
- Glassworx
- Holiday Home Stylist
- Refined Recovery & Wellness
- Sherwood Archery Supplies
- Teacup Nethies
- The Chiro Coffs
- The Social Flip
Excellence in Small Business
- Active Nutrition Pantry
- King Tide Brewing
- Paradox
- SLR Productions
- The Dorrigo Deli
Excellence in Business
- 3 Bears Cottage
- Advance Metal Industries Australia
- Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- Garage Doors & More
- Harbour at Home
- Ossie O
- Welcome Dental
Excellence in Innovation
- Advance Metal Industries Australia
- City of Coffs Harbour
- Copeland Estates Legal
- Ossie O
- The Shoreline
Excellence in Sustainabilty
- Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- Energetica Massage Therapy
- ENV Solutions
- The Little Upholstery Shop
Outstanding Community Organisation
- Key Community Group
- LifeHouse Care
- Lifeline North Coast
- Saltwater Freshwater Aboriginal Arts Alliance
- Sawtell Catholic Care
Outstanding Employer of Choice
- 3 Bears Cottage
- ENV Solutions
- Key Community Group
- TacMed Australia
- TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
- The Shoreline
- Welcome Dental
Outstanding Employee
Patrick Helyar – Advance Metal Industries Australia - Meg Hilton – Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- Leah Mitchell – Coffs Neuro Physio
- Rex Clutario – Lifeline North Coast
- Lauren Thompson – McGrath Coffs Coast | Nambucca Valley
- Michael Brewer – TacMed Australia
- Aurielle Reyes – The Shoreline
Outstanding Young Business Leader
- Belle Lyons – Active Nutrition Pantry
- Tiga Cross – Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
- Jim Wood – Glassworx
- Steve Zaal – The Chiro Coffs
- Owen Lednor – The Shoreline
Outstanding Business Leader
- Peter Mahar – Bridge Knowledge
- Amanda O’Neill – Coffs Neuro Physio
- Troy Pinder – McGrath Coffs Coast | Nambucca Valley
Simon Shipman – Ossie O - Jeremy Holder – TacMed Australia
- Ben Garnock – The Dorrigo Butcher
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
- Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
Energetica Massage Therapy Key Community Group Sawtell Catholic Care - The Shoreline
- Welcome Dental
Retail
- Bellbowrie Motors
- Enhance Aesthetics
- TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
- The Dorrigo Butcher
- The Dorrigo Deli
Professional Services
Coffs Neuro Physio Copeland Estates Legal Courtney Nolan Consulting - HDH, Hypnotherapy and Counseling
- Paradox
Professional Coaching Solutions
Tourism, Visitor Experiences and Events
- Australian Children’s Content Summit
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary - Hoey Moey
Jetty Dive Centre River Sounds Festival - Spare Chef Catering
Marketing and Advertising
- Enhance Aesthetics
- Lifeline North Coast
- Ossie O
- Paradox
- TacMed Australia
Professional Development and Staff Training
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary - Enhance Aesthetics
Health Voyage Lifeline North Coast - TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
Hospitality
- 99 on Park
- Coramba Hotel
- Hoey Moey
- Spare Chef Catering
- The Pier Hotel