The Hunter region’s leading advocate for business, Business Hunter is thrilled to announce the 2021 Hunter Business Awards Finalists.
CEO, Bob Hawes emailed the finalists across 14 categories on Monday evening to congratulate them on their successful submissions.
“This was our most contested Awards submission process in the forty years since the Awards began, with literally hundreds of entries coming in,” Mr Hawes said.
“As our country, and indeed our own region, continues to battle the disruption, uncertainties and down-right frustrations of the COVID-19 pandemic, Business Hunter is proud to be offering our region a chance to continue this great tradition of recognising excellence and celebrating our regional business’ achievements in 2021,” Mr Hawes said.
“The judges had their work cut out for them scoring and selecting the finalists from a group of outstanding entries. It’s clear that after another challenging year, businesses have come back with gusto and are clearly committed to excellence in their services, operations and employment.
The team at Business Hunter are working with local venues to keep a watching brief on restrictions and capacity guidelines once the current regional lockdown is lifted.
“COVID restrictions and risks to public health have obviously thrown our Awards Gala up in the air in terms of when, where and how many,” Mr Hawes said.
“We’re keeping a few flexible options up our sleeve, because staging a celebration and recognition of Hunter business’ success is a key priority for Business Hunter. We’ll be getting the message out there with dates and details as soon as we possibly can.
“At this time, we just want our Finalists to feel extremely proud of what they have not only achieved, but have been recognised for, during the 2021 year of doing business in the Hunter,” he said.
2021 Hunter Business Awards Finalists
We thank our 2021 Hunter Business Awards Major Sponsor,
The University of Newcastle, for their enduring support
Category and sponsor
Finalists
Business Leader of the Year
Proudly sponsored by CPA Australia
Christina Tulloch - Tulloch Wines
Daniel Stoddart - Hall & Wilcox
Tim Faulkner - Aussie Ark
Lesleigh Adie - Our Care
Ian Jones - Merchant Brokers
Stephen Hunt - Hunt Hospitality
Craig Carmody - Port of Newcastle
Leah Gabolinscy - Ramsay Health Care
Contribution to the Region
Proudly sponsored by Port Authority of NSW
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Aussie Ark
NIER - Newcastle Institute for Energy & Resources
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Port of Newcastle
Excellence in Business
Proudly sponsored by NSW Minerals Council
The Remington Muswellbrook
Ourcare Services Limited
Novaskill
Empowered Community Services
CH4 Drilling Pty Ltd.
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Reach for Training
Morgan Engineering NSW
CPR Plant Repairs and Maintenance
Atune Health Centres
Excellence in Community Enterprise
Proudly presented by Business Hunter
Hume Community Housing
Youth Express
Curious Legends Limited
Early Links - Inclusion Support Services for the Hunter Region
The Place: Charlestown Community Centre
Compass Housing Services
Atwea College
Excellence in Sustainability
Proudly sponsored by Umwelt
Hunter New England Local Health District: Sustainable Healthcare - Together Towards Zero 2030
Member Jungle
Port of Newcastle
Compass Housing Services
Imaginelle
Kristen Keegan Young Business Leader
Proudly sponsored by Quarry Mining
Kiraley Muller: Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator
Alicia Floyer: Next Legal and Conveyancing
Scott Lynch: Community Therapy
Brodie Meney: Aussie Ark
Jade Cupitt: The Shed Fitness
Jonathon Power: Empowered Community Services
Lachlan Page: Mullane & Lindsay
Steven Fordham: Blackrock Industries
Tricia Martin: Virtual Intern
Jarad Ruprecht: Bottrell Business Consultants
Start Up Superstar
Proudly presented by Business Hunter
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Direct Business Hub
Grub Lab
Luxe Lakeside
Compeat Nutrition
Excellence in Import or Export
Proudly sponsored by Port of Newcastle
GrainCorp Carrington
McLanahan Corporation
Excellence in Innovation & Adaptability
Proudly sponsored by Whiteley
Fire Response
Merchant Business Brokers
Deck Café Lovedale
Newcastle Permanent
Solar Cube Stand-Alone Power System (SAPS)
Morrissey Law + Advisory
Design Anthology
Excellence in Micro Business
Proudly sponsored by Glencore
Hunter Allied Care
Ancient Wisdom Writers
AJM Photography
SD Strategies Pty Ltd
Psyborg
Excellence in Small Business
Proudly sponsored by Newcastle Herald
Fire Response
Tulloch Wines
Red Parrot Coffee
HyperWeb Pty Ltd
CPR Pest Management Services
Merchant Business Brokers
Aussie Ark
Skildare
Scion Audio and Events
Local Chamber of Commerce
Proudly sponsored by AGL
Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Singleton Business Chamber
Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Inc.
Outstanding Employee
Proudly presented by Business Hunter
Nicky Moody: Belgravia Leisure
Mark Ward: Empowered Community Services
Kelly Davis: Aussie Ark
Fiona Williams: Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Emma McDonald : Matt Hall Racing
Outstanding Employer of Choice
Proudly presented by Business Hunter
Hume Community Housing
Port Stephens Cares
The Marketing GP
Catherine Henry Lawyers
Hall & Wilcox
Port of Newcastle
Morrissey Law + Advisory
Hicksons Lawyers
Compass Housing Services
The Rainbow Clinic
Love Water Love Business
Proudly sponsored by Hunter Water
Brancourts
Port Waratah Coal Services