KEMPSEY and Nambucca shire businesses are among those short-listed for the 2019 Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards.
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Now in their seventh year, the awards recognise excellence in business, leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, business growth and employment practices across the area from Forster Tuncurry to Woolgoolga.
The awards include winners from MidCoast Business Awards, Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards, Macleay Valley Business Awards, and the Coffs Harbour Chamber Sunnys Business Awards.
Winners will be announced at the Mid North Coast gala evening on Friday September 13 at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges.
Awards organisers encourage businesses and individuals to purchase tickets as the gala evening is a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded individuals while celebrating local business excellence.
Mid North Coast NSW Business Chamber regional manager, Kellon Beard, said "this year's finalists represent a fantastic cross-section of businesses from right across the Mid North Coast.
"These awards are a wonderful opportunity to showcase the strength of Mid North Coast businesses. It's been a tough year for many businesses due to the ongoing drought, so it will be great to celebrate and highlight the excellence of our local business community."
Two Tails Wines from Nana Glen was named 2018 Mid North Coast NSW Business of the Year. Two Tails Wines is an award winning family owned boutique vineyard located in the village of Nana Glen, west of Coffs Harbour.
Winners of the 2019 Mid North Coast Regional Business Awards will represent the region at NSW Business Chamber's State Business Awards, to be held on November 22 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.
"Based on the calibre of this year's finalists, I expect that our regional winners will again do very well at the NSW Business Chamber State Awards this year," Mr Beard said.
Finalists
Outstanding Young Employee
Jasmine Swe, Fresh Dental Care
Letisha Johnston, TerryWhite Chemmart Coffs Harbour
Lachlan Townsend, Coastline Credit Union
Kayla Fuller, Touchwood Flowers
Outstanding Young Entrepreneur
Jemma Frame, Coffs Coast Hair Studio
Ritchie Mann, WM Meats
Daniel Parry-Hawkins, DPH Handyman & Yard Maintenance
Lauren Reichel, Valley Electrical Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Outstanding Business Leader
Trent Jennison, Valley Industries
Kirsty Christensen, Fresh Dental Care
Gavan Landini, Macleay Options Inc
Colin Steber, Steber International
Stacey Morgan, Port Macquarie Performing Arts
Anna McAfee, Anna McAfee Pty Ltd
Nicole McMullen, Village Projects
Excellence in Micro Business
Coffs Coast Surf Tours
Kirstie's Skinsational
Touchwood Flowers
Excellence in Small Business
Sportspower Super Warehouse, Coffs Harbour
Wauchope Country Club
Hat Head Bowling and Recreation Club
WM Meats
Kinetic Medicine
Excellence in Business
DFM Financial Group
South West Rocks Country Club
Planet Lighting
MBC Recruitment
Excellence in Export
Cassegrain Wines
Planet Lighting
Excellence in Social Enterprise
Valley Industries
The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders
Macleay Options Inc
OCTEC Limited
Start Up Superstar
Cath Fowler Marketing
Wallamba Downs Weddings & Events
First State Allstars
Sweet Blossom Floral Design
Excellence in Innovation
Key Employment
Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail
Kempsey Macleay RSL Club
NC Doors
Excellence in Sustainability
Affirmations Australia
Anglican Care
Koala Hospital
Macleay River Meats
Outstanding Employer of Choice
Fresh Dental Care
Kempsey Shire Council
MBC Recruitment
Resource Design and Management
Anglican Care
Local Chamber of Commerce
Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce.