Stand out Lake Mac businesses announced as award finalists
- intouch Magazine
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min read
Finalists announced today for the 2021 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards demonstrate the diversity of the City’s corporate community and resiliency during a global pandemic.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 risk in NSW, the awards ceremony scheduled for 23 July has been cancelled, with alternative options to celebrate winners being arranged.
A total of 42 finalists across 13 categories were picked among an array of top local businesses and employees based on performance, growth, potential, adaptability and other criteria measures.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said this year had no doubt been particularly tough again for many businesses so the awards were a way to give back and show positive recognition.
“To see businesses persist and bounce back from COVID-19 is truly inspiring,” Cr Fraser said.
“We need to get behind our local industries, show our support, and celebrate them for all their amazing effort.”
The Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards are open to all businesses in Lake Macquarie including micro, small, medium and large.
“The quality of this year’s entries was a stand out, with some new businesses in the mix,” Cr Fraser said.
“From sustainable beauty to photographers, and from paediatric occupational education to building consultants, the list of finalists really demonstrates the range of talent and innovation here in Lake Macquarie.”
“It’s great to see some outstanding businesses on the list and recognise their essential contribution to our City.”
The final award winners will progress to the Hunter Business Awards later this year.
The 2021 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards are proudly supported by Dantia, Kent Conveyancing, The Newcastle Herald, ATUNE Health Centres, Jodie Harrison MP, Ramsay Health, University of Newcastle, Lake Mac Holiday Parks, Hunter Water and Allambi Care.
Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards 2021 finalists
Outstanding Employee (sponsored by ATUNE Health Centres)
Mark Ward, Human Resource Manager - Empowered Community Services
Emma McDonald, Operations Manager - Matt Hall Racing
Madeleine Painter, Practice Manager - The Rainbow Clinic
Outstanding Young Business Leader (sponsored by Jodie Harrison MP)
Shakira Wes, Owner – Kouture Hair Artistry
Jonathon Power, Managing Director of Empowered Community Services - Empowered Community Services
Jared Styan, Co-founder and Business Manager - Lake Macquarie Sailing Tours
Bec Hogan, Creative Director - Gem Rock Media
Outstanding Business Leader (sponsored by Kent Conveyancing)
Simon Ashley, CEO - ATUNE Health Centres
Sarah Poissant, Clinical Director and Owner - The Rainbow Clinic
Joseph Lorriman, Director and Owner - Evergreen Energy Consultants
Leah Gabolinscy, Ramsay Health Care
Outstanding Community Organisation (sponsored by Ramsay Health)
Alesco Senior College
Charlestown Youth and Community Centre (The Place)
CALM Inc (Community Activities Lake Macquarie)
Start Up Superstar (sponsored by Newcastle Herald)
Luxe Lakeside
Compeat Nutrition
Sick Happens Education
Excellence in Innovation and Adaptability (sponsored by University of Newcastle)
Tyrex Solutions
Fire Response
Design Anthology
Excellence in Sustainability (sponsored by University of Newcastle)
Blencowe Design
Imaginelle
Excellence in Micro Business (sponsored by Lake Mac Holiday Parks)
JetBuzz Watersports
Psyborg
Salon Ten
Evergreen Energy Consultants
Good Thanks Media
Excellence in Small Business (sponsored by Hunter Water)
Belmont Dance Centre
Newy Distillery
Fire Response
Excellence in Business (sponsored by Dantia)
Atune Health Centres
Safearth
Air Extreme Air Conditioning
Empowered Community Services
Outstanding Employer of Choice (sponsored by Dantia)
The Rainbow Clinic
Design Anthology
Contribution to the City (sponsored by Allambi Care)
Graffiti Dan
Atwea College
Spotlight Group
Excellence in Retail, Hospitality and Tourism (sponsored by Kent Conveyancing)
CoastXP
The GPT Group - Charlestown Square
Lake Macquarie Cruises
