Central Coast Council has its proverbial fingers and toes crossed for the ten local businesses and individuals who are finalists in the 2018 NSW Business Chamber Business Awards – all of which were winners in their categories in the Central Coast Regional Business Awards last month.

Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said that Council is proud to sponsor the Central Coast Regional Business Awards.

“Not only do the awards showcase the diverse business talent the Coast has on offer, but they also give the winners the opportunity to then be recognised at a state level in the NSW Business Awards,” Ms Vaughan said.

“These awards are an acknowledgement and celebration of business excellence on both a local and state level.”

The Central Coast has some amazing individuals and businesses leading the way in their industries – from excellence in innovation, sustainability and social enterprise, through to outstanding employers, business leaders and young entrepreneurs.

“Congratulations to all ten Central Coast finalists.”

The winners of the Central Coast Regional Business Awards, and now finalists for the 2018 NSW Business Chamber Business Awards are:

• Outstanding Young Entrepreneur: Laura Prael, LEP Digital, Central Coast
• Outstanding Business Leader: Tim Faulkner, The Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast
• Excellence in Small Business: CostSmart, Central Coast
• Excellence in Business: The Australian Reptile Park, Central Coast
• Excellence in Innovation: Gosford Private Hospital, Central Coast
• Excellence in Sustainability: Bounce Rubber, Central Coast
• Excellence in Social Enterprise: Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, Central Coast
• StartUp Superstar: The Opportunity Collective, Central Coast
• Outstanding Employer of Choice: Milestone-Belanova, Central Coast
• Local Chamber of Commerce: Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, Central Coast

The winners of the NSW Business Awards will be announced at the NSW Business Awards Gala dinner on Friday 23 November 2018 at Luna Park, Sydney.

Central Coast Council are proud sponsors of the 2018 Central Coast Regional Business Awards.