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 19 Awards categories and all finalists are detailed below.
Chamber President Ray Smith said that this year’s Awards received a record 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.”
Businesses from as far north as Woolgoolga, down to Urunga and across to Bellingen and Dorrigo have been named finalists in the awards.
Winners will be announced at the Night in Lights Awards gala dinner at Pacific Bay Resort on Saturday 25 November 2023.
2023 Finalists
Outstanding Start-up
- Coffs Coast Van Weigh Service
- Ignite My Ability
- King Tide Brewing
- Lash Therapy Co
- The Birth Sling
- The Dorrigo Deli
- The Shoreline
Excellence in Micro Business
- Energetica Massage Therapy
- Enhance Aesthetics
- Maggie’s Pet Co.
- Pub Trivia Australia
- Wild Pansi Flowers & Gifts
- Woopi News
Excellence in Small Business
- Mr Plummer
- OAS Australia
- The Observatory Apartments
- The Physio Movement
Excellence in Business
- ENV Solutions
- TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
- Welcome Dental
Excellence in Innovation
- Mr Plummer
- Paradox Media
- Pure Flow Plumbing
- Welcome Dental
Excellence in Sustainability
- Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
- FXBC Mid North Coast
- Mr Plummer
- Opal Cove Resort
Outstanding Community Organisation
- Allegra School Coffs Harbour
- Coffs Harbour Community Men’s Shed Inc.
- Key Community Group
- Lifeline North Coast
- Sawtell Catholic Care
Outstanding Employer of Choice
- Bridge Knowledge
- ENV Solutions
- Key Community Group
Outstanding Employee
- Casey Dewson -Hoys Allied Health + Wellness
- Eden Bennett – Maggie’s Pet Co.
- Brodie Phoo – Mr Plummer
- Ronald Naden – Pathfinders
- Jessica Cantrill – Welcome Dental
- Susan Waldorf – Welcome Dental
Outstanding Young Business Leader
- Bianca Wood – Coffs Coast Accommodation
- Mel Crossland – FXBC Mid North Coast
- Lisa Baxter – Maggie’s Pet Co.
- Sarah Ding – TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
- Steve Zaal – The Chiro Coffs
- Lydia Crossingham -The Observatory Apartments
Outstanding Business Leader
- David Hood – FXBC Mid North Coast
- Brad Plummer – Mr Plummer
- Garth Freudenstein – Pathfinders
- Danielle Davis – TerryWhite Chemmart
- Kirsty Christensen – Welcome Dental
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
- Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
- Coffs Professional Cleaners
- The Coffs Yachtie
- Welcome Dental
Retail
- Copy Centre Coffs
- Enhance Aesthetics
- Maggie’s Pet Co.
- TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
- Wild Pansi Flowers & Gifts
Professional Services
- Blair and Sons Engineering Contractors
- Blue Sky IT Consulting
- Bridge Knowledge
- Hoys Work Health
- We Are Coast
Accommodation
- Coffs Coast Accommodation
- The Observatory Apartments
Tourism, Experiences and Events
- Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
- National Cartoon Gallery
- Sawtell Chilli Festival
- Woolgoolga Curryfest
Marketing and Advertising
- Enhance Aesthetics
- Hoys Allied Health + Wellness
- North Coast Hotel Group
- Pathfinders
- Welcome Dental
Professional Development and Staff Training
- Enhance Aesthetics
- Hoys Allied Health + Wellness
- Mr Plummer
- TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
Hospitality
- Coramba Hotel
- Moonee Beach Hotel
- Pacific Bay Resort
- Toormina Hotel