The Coast’s premier business event recognised 27 finalists for their outstanding contribution to the Central Coast.
“The demonstration of business excellence tonight at the Central Coast Regional Business Awards was nothing short of amazing.” Said Paula Martin, Regional Director NSW Business Chamber Central Coast.
“Tonight’s winners prove the Central Coast Region is a great place to do business.”
“The evening was a strong display of business innovation and commitment to making this region the best in the State.”
“Life Health Foods took out the prestigious Regional Business of the Year and now has a great chance at taking out the NSW Business of the Year at the coveted NSW Business Chamber Gala Awards in Sydney.” Said Ms Martin.
Life Health Foods are Australia's leading plant-based food manufacturer based in Berkeley Vale and is the first company in Australia to launch three next gen formats to produce food products that look, cook and taste like meat.
“Sustainable food production is a highly globally competitive field and Life Health Foods have opened up the plant based protein segment to a whole new group of shoppers locally.” Said Ms Martin
Below are the winners
• Excellence in Business - Australian Reptile Park.
• Excellence in Innovation – Life Health Foods (Au) Pty Ltd.
• Excellence in micro business - LEP Digital Pty Ltd.
• Excellence in Small Business - Coastal Gourmet 2U.
• Excellence in Social Enterprise - The Opportunity Collective Inc.
• Excellence in Sustainability - Gosford Private Hospital.
• Outstanding Business Leader - Matt Kelly, CEO, Gosford Private Hospital as part of Healthe Care Australia.
• Outstanding Employer of Choice - Peninsula Villages.
• Outstanding Young Employee - Zac Bower, Australian Reptile Park.
• Start Up Superstar - Jana-Marie Hobourn, Link Legal & Conveyancing.
Central Coast Business Access was once again the official media partner for the awards and produced a special souvenir edition, honouring all, finalists an d winners.
