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The 2016 Eurobodalla Business Awards will be awarding outstanding business people and businesses in a number of categories.
Young Entrepreneur recognises a young person aged between 18-35 years who, through their own commitment and passion, has built and operates a successful business. Daisy Heathcote, 35, who has been running Narooma Pilates for just over two years is a finalist in the category. “It was a pretty big surprise,” she said. “I do a lot of stuff – uni and I’m a mum – I’m just a mum who gets people to squeeze their bottoms on my lounge room floor,” she laughed. She is also a finalist in the Excellence in Small or Home Based Business category.
Business Leader recognises the positive contribution made to business by business people and professionals, who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction and innovative ideas and inspiration to a new generation of business leaders.
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Excellence in Sustainability recognises businesses working to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment. Will and Sue Proctor of Middle of Mogo are finalists in this category, running the complex in the centre of Mogo, with their three sons. The Courtyard Cafe which seats 100 is the focus of much of their sustainable efforts, which include solar panels, LED lighting, recycling by using food waste for worm farms or animals and recycling cardboard through Yumaro which also provides employment. Their heating and cooling is efficient and windows are tinted.
Excellence in Small Business recognises a business that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth in the previous 24 months. Steve and Katie Painter from Southlands Fruit and Vegetables in Moruya have run their business for three years. “We have worked awfully hard and its good to be recognised – all our efforts seem to be paying off,” Katie said. “We try to get as much local and farm direct produce as possible, not just fruit and veg but dairy and things like olive oil. It’s not only great for customers, but for the local economy.”
Excellence in Business recognises a company that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth over the previous 24 months. Finalist Georgies Fine Jewellery in Narooma and Batemans Bay is run by joint owners Georgina Staley and David O’Brien. “We have tried to set ourselves apart in the last two years with more custom design and manufacture. We’ve always manufactured, but there are not many others who do it now.”
Excellence in Export recognises the successes of a business that is forging a strong reputation for Australian products and services in international markets. Excellence in Accessibility recognises a business that is highly accessible for people with all kinds of disabilities. The Local Chamber of the Year Award recognises the achievements of a local chamber in supporting their members to maximise their business potential.