What do a coffee roaster, alpacas and a pharmacy have in common?

They’ve all taken out top gongs at the Business NSW Awards, held last night in Sydney.

Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said the awards celebrated the dedication, resilience and creativity of businesses across every corner of the state.

“Running a business right now isn’t easy,” Mr Hunter said.

“Costs are up, staff are hard to find, and conditions remain unpredictable. This year’s winners have shown what’s possible when businesses stay focused and keep adapting.

“Whether it’s growing into new markets, finding smarter ways of working, or delivering value to customers every day, these businesses prove that solid decisions and hard work still cut through.”

Regional roaster Walcha Coffee won Business of the Year, while Iris Lodge Alpacas topped the field for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism.

Other winners included:

• Sicona Battery Technologies in Wollongong for Excellence in International Business
• Newcastle based SAPHI for Excellence in Small Business; and
• Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie for Outstanding Visitor Experience.

Mr Hunter said the awards were about giving credit to business owners who were out there “solving problems, creating jobs and building something with long-term value”.

NSW Premier Chris Minns, Opposition Leader Mark Speakman and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey also joined the celebrations at the International Convention Centre.

Business of the Year, Walcha Coffee
Outstanding Employee, Jessica Pantano Milk Crate Theatre, Sydney
Outstanding Young Business Leader, Pete Morrison GTT, Western NSW
Outstanding Business Leader 20 Employees and Under, Kirsty Evans Cheney Suthers Lawyers, Western NSW
Outstanding Business Leader 21 Employees and Over, Paul Barnett, Mingara Leisure Group, Central Coast
Excellence in International Business, Sicona Battery Technologies, Illawarra
Employer of Choice 20 Employees and Under, Seton Family Lawyers, Central Coast
Employer of Choice 21 Employees and Over, Allcare Nursing & Community Services, Central Coast
Excellence in Innovation, SAPHI, Hunter
Excellence in Sustainability, Green Gravity, Illawarra
Outstanding Community Organisation, The Community Transport Company, Northern Rivers
Outstanding New Business, Deni SPOT, Riverina Murray
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, Priceline Pharmacy Albury, Riverina Murray
Excellence in Micro Business, Walcha Coffee, New England North West
Excellence in Small Business, SAPHI, Hunter
Excellence in Large Business, Topsoil Organics, Western NSW
Outstanding Local Chamber, Gunnedah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Outstanding Visitor Experience, Billabong Zoo, Mid North Coast
Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration, Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber Community Partnership, Mid North Coast
Outstanding 24-Hour Economy Collaboration, Lakeside Festival, Mid North Coast
Excellence in Sustainable Tourism, Iris Lodge Alpacas, Central Coast

About Business NSW 

Formerly the NSW Business Chamber, Business NSW is the peak policy and advocacy body which has been representing businesses in NSW since 1826. We represent almost 50,000 businesses.

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