Businesses ranging from hair salons to high-tech virtual reality developers have been named finalists in the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards 2023.
A panel of judges selected more than 50 finalists across 14 categories from this year’s record field of almost 150 entries. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Belmont 16s on 21 July.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said the annual awards highlighted the strength and diversity of businesses in Lake Mac.
“Our city is home to more than 13,500 businesses employing well over 73,000 people,” she said.
“We have an economic output of more than $26 billion, making us one of the regional powerhouses of NSW.
“These awards recognise our top performers, from micro-businesses employing just a few people to large companies turning over millions and providing significant employment opportunities.”
Finalists this year include Mount Hutton’s Salon Ten beauty salon in the ‘Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion’ category, and Resonant Blue, a digital marketing agency that created a virtual reality coal mine for visitors to experience at the new Sugar Valley Library Museum, kirantakamyari, at Cameron Park.
Resonant Blue will compete for the Excellence in Innovation Award.
The Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards are proudly supported by gold sponsor Dantia.
Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards 2023 finalists
| 2023 Category and Sponsor | Finalists |
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Outstanding Employee Sponsored by Newcastle Herald |
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Outstanding Young Business Leader Sponsored by Kent Conveyancing |
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Outstanding Business Leader Sponsored by Oasis Media |
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Employer of Choice – 20 or Less Employees |
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Employer of Choice – 21 or More Employees Sponsored by Ramsay Health Care |
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Excellence in Innovation Sponsored by University of Newcastle |
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Excellence in Sustainability Sponsored by Hunter Water |
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Outstanding Community Organisation Sponsored by Allambi Care |
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Outstanding Visitor Experience – Tourism and Hospitality Sponsored by Weekenda |
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| Outstanding Start-Up |
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Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Sponsored by Charlestown Square, by the GPT Group |
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Excellence in Micro Business Sponsored by Lake Mac Holiday Parks |
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Excellence in Small Business Sponsored by ATUNE Health Centres |
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Excellence in Large Business Sponsored by Newcastle Permanent |
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