Depth of Lake Mac business talent on show in awards finalists

Published on 08 July 2022

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Finalists in this year’s Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards reflect the depth and diversity of business across the city, according to Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser.

Cr Fraser, one of a panel of judges for this year’s awards, said almost 100 entries were received after a call for submissions in May.

“It was pleasing to see lots of new applicants this year, and the applications were almost universally of a very high standard,” she said.

“There was actually quite a bit of discussion and debate among the judges to determine finalists in some categories because many had so many fantastic entries.”

Finalists range from an early childhood centre to a volunteer group of local healthcare workers, providing life-saving CPR training to people in the community.

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at Belmont 16s on Friday 29 July, with most category winners progressing to the Hunter Business Awards later this year.

The Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards are proudly supported by gold sponsor Dantia, silver sponsors Allambi Care, Oasis Media, Ramsay Health and the University of Newcastle, and bronze sponsors ATUNE Health Centres, Kent Conveyancing, Hunter Water, Jodie Harrison MP, Lake Mac Holiday Parks, National Australia Bank, Safearth, VBD Business, Tax & Wealth Advisers, and media partner Newcastle Herald.

Go to lakemac.com.au for further information about the awards and gala dinner.

 

LAKE MAC BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2022 FINALISTS

 

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FINALISTS

Outstanding Employee

Alessandra Brown, Sensational Start OT

Georgia Smith, Weekenda

Jordan Farrelly, A Growing Understanding

Outstanding Young Buiness Leader (18-35 years)

Alyce Svensk, Sensational Start OT

Cameron Owen, SAPHI

Vivek Jayachandran, Jaegersoft

Outstanding Business Leader (36 years and over)

Lauren Haskins A Growing Understanding

Michelle Kent, Kent Conveyancing

Scott Robinson, ADW Johnson

Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality

Lake Macquarie Cruises

Mischief Kitchen

Weekenda Pty Ltd

Employer of Choice

A Growing Understanding

Lake Group Strata

Sensational Start Occupational Therapy

Excellence in Innovation

Australia's Largest Smart Green Infrastructure Project Behavioural Science meets Reality TV to drive Sustainable Housing (The Blue Tribe Co.)

The Rumpus Room Pelican

Excellence in Sustainability

Move to Renewables

Swansea Community Cottage Inc

Outstanding Community Organisation

Empowered Community Services

Hunter Heart Safe

Swansea Community Cottage Inc

Outstanding Start-Up

Gourmet Coffee Cruiser

Jaegersoft

Kara Grace Collective - The Organised Family

Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

Dance4wellbeing

Kristy Davis, Pitch Perfect

Excellence in Micro Business

Adventures in Speech Pathology

Dream & Believe Entertainment

Flowrite Air Conditioning, Electrical and Refrigeration

Excellence in Small Business

GDW Engineering

Salon Ten

Spectrum Comms

Excellence in Large Business

A Growing Understanding

Air Extreme Air Conditioning

Lake Group Strata