There was plenty of anticipation as businesspeople from across the Southern Highlands gathered for the 2023 Southern Highlands Local Business Awards.
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The event was held at the Mittagong RSL Club on August 16.
But while there was great excitement to find out who would take out the awards on the night, there was even greater event taking place for all Australians - the Matildas in the semi-finals against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Needless to say that few winners stepped up on stage without referencing the big match.
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But back to that key focus of the award evening...there were more than 30 awards up for grabs including the coveted Business Person of the Year and Business of the Year.
The Southern Highland News was on hand to capture the award announcements as they happened.
The winners of the most outstanding businesses in the following categories are:
- Youth Award: Dylan Jones - Prorider Powersports - "Definitely makes it easier when you are surrounded by the right people."
- Antiques, Arts, Crafts and Gifts: Sturt Gallery and Studios - "It's a real testament to the little team on the hill."
- Fast Food/Takeaway: Bernie's Diner.
- Accommodation: Berrima Bakehouse - "Thanks to all our team. Thank you very much for all your hard work."
- Home Furniture and Furnishings: Few and Far Bowral - "It means so much knowing it is voted for by the general public."
- Beauty Services: Ella Bache - "We have a lovely happy team. We love looking after our clients."
- Tourism Services: Boland Travel - "We want to let you know how really appreciative we are that people voted for us."
- Bakery/Cake: Samuel Gee Pies and Pastries - "Wow, can't believe we won it for a second time...I can't do it without any of my staff. We treat them like they're family."
- Cafe: Highlands Merchant.
- Performing Arts: Infused Fitness and Dance - "It's been a tough year, but we pushed through and here we are tonight."
- Pet Care: Pet Resort of Australia Southern Highlands - "We want to thank all of our clients for all of their support and all of our team."
- Most Inclusive Employer: Oxley Frame and Truss - They have employed three people with disabilities in recent years.
- Hairdresser: Tammy Ash Salon Amaranth - "I've worked with amazing hairdressers over the years...they're now all over the Highlands...Go the Matildas"
- Fresh Food: Mussett Holdings
- Automative Services: Cross Roads automotives - "It is lovely to see so many family businesses here. I have a great family who have built a really great business."
- Fitness Services: F45 Training Bowral - "We are very much about community. We love our clients and clearly you love us too."
- Restaurant: Bistro Sociale.
- Early Childhood Centre: Bowral Street Childcare - "As a family owned business this is special to us."
- Sole Operator: Bodhi's Photography - "This is amazing opportunity. Thanks fir everyone who voted for me and congratulations to everyone else."
- Health Improvement Services: Hannaford Eyewear - "One of our greatest privileges is serving the Southern Highlands community."
- Pharmacy: Bundanoon Pharmacy - "You are the life and blood of our pharmacy. You guys keep our doors open, you keep our customers coming in."
- Professional Services: Bowral Legal - "It's a great testament to our team... We love being a part of the community."
- Wedding Services: Somerley House.
- Real Estate Agency: First National Real Estate Bowral - "It's great to be here again for the second time in a row... Without the team we wouldn't be here now...They all make us look good."
- Specialised Business: How's She Loppin' - "Thank you to everyone who voted for us."
- Service & Trade: Waratah Building - "What a massive privilege it is to be here tonight.. there were a lot of businesses in our category just as deserving of the award."
- Not-for-profit: Interchange Australia - "I couldn't be here without an amazing team who go above and beyond every day to support our clients."
- New Business: Dust N Ranch Outfitters - "This award goes to my team. They do such an amazing job every day. I can't think of a better team."
- Specialised Retail Business: Boots 'N All Workwear - "We've been doing this for over 25 years... I'd like to thank you all, the businesses...especially the small businesses."
- Business Person of the Year: Greg Brogan, Solar Wash Holdings - "You can't achieve these things on your own."
- Business of the Year: Waratah Building - "Bit lost for words for this one. Completely unexpected. So many good businesses who got this award. We do try really hard at Waratah...We have a really loyal team...We appreciate everyone."
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