Central Coast Council has congratulated the winners and all the finalists in the 2016 Central Coast Business Excellence Awards announced on Saturday evening at Mingara.

“We’re proud to sponsor these awards and it is clear from the quality of Central Coast businesses recognised tonight that excellence and business go hand in hand on the Central Coast,” Council Administrator Ian Reynolds said.

“Excellence in business involves focusing on results, thirsting for innovation, cultivating a positive reputation and overcoming resistance,” Mr Reynolds said.

“The hard work and diligence of these business operators and owners has helped shape the Central Coast as a key New South Wales growth centre.”

Mr Reynolds said the newly amalgamated Central Coast Council is now one of the largest Councils in NSW, with a strong regional voice. Council is committed to supporting economic growth on the Coast.

“We are committed to supporting local business by championing projects which support economic growth and lobbying State and Federal governments strongly for this region,” he said.

“We want to make sure that the Central Coast prospers as a place to do business and remains a great place to live.”

Winners List for 2016:

Young Business Executive
Sponsored by Organise Internet
Timothy Faulkner of Australian Reptile Park

Young Entrepreneur
Sponsored by Hunter TAFE
Jared Hirst of Servers Australia

Excellence in Business Ethics
Sponsored by Defence Reserves Support
Job Centre Australia

Excellence in Small Business
Sponsored by Central Coast Council
Riverside Dental Spa

Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by GHD
Jasmine Greens

Excellence in Business
Sponsored by Fortunity
Home Instead Senior Care

Excellence in Innovation
Sponsored by UON Central Coast
Pacific Link Housing

Local Chamber of the Year
Sponsored by REMONDIS Australia-Central Coast
Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce

Excellence in Manufacturing
Supported by NSW Department of Industry
TrendPac

Business Leader Award
Sponsored by Treehouse Creative
Belinda Beresford of Nationwide Auto Service Centre

Life Time Achievement Award
Sponsored by Central Coast Regional Development Corporation
Walker Bros. Timber & Building Supplies

Employer of Choice
Sponsored by Lakes Printers
Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

Business of the Year
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Gosford
Reliance GP Super Clinic

Winners will go on to compete in the NSW Business Excellence Awards later this year.

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