The City of Whittlesea has announced finalists for its business awards, with winners to be presented at a gala event in Epping on May 18.
The Business Network awards provides an opportunity for local businesses and operators to be acknowledged for their efforts, commitment, and success.
City of Whittlesea chief executive Craig Llyod said there were 88 nominations in total and the council was proud to be able to recognise local business entrepreneurs.
“Our judging panel had the extremely difficult task of choosing winners from each of the categories and we look forward to presenting them with their awards and celebrating all our local businesses at the event later this month,” he said.
The nominations have six categories with several nominees across the municipality.
Start Up: Dahlia and Thyme Studio Florals, Lady Sevin Cafe, Zest Property Partner, Brewer Sisters, Beauty By Dua.
Customer Service: Quest Epping, King of Pawns, Farm Vigano, Stafford Engineering, Ristic Real Estate.
Innovation and Enterprise: Mantra Epping, Social Living, Whittlesea Community Connections, Enterprise Tooling, IntelliTrac.
Sustainability and Environment: Hanson Landfill Services, That’s Amore Cheese, Repurpose It, Social Living, Eco Green Group.
Community Contribution: Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates, A Grade Resumes, Amy Bajada, Brotherhood St Laurence, LINK Community and Transport.
Workplace Diversity: Abruzzo lab, Florida Cheese, Edlyn Boods, Costa Mushrooms, Whittlesea Community Connections.
Whittlesea resident and former journalist Belinda Giardino said she was honoured to be nominated for her resume writing service A Grade Resumes, which was well-known in the northern suburbs.
“I am thrilled to be nominated in the council business awards, alongside some other well-respected businesses, including a few from the local area [Whittlesea],” she said.
“I really enjoy being able to speak about resume writing and share my knowledge with the community.”
The Business Network Awards Gala will be at the Mantra Hotel in Epping, at 250 Cooper Street, starting 6.30pm on May 18.
The event is open exclusively for members of the Business Network and will provide a three-course sit-down meal, and entertainment by local musician Joel Quinn.
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