More than 60 Orange businesses have been nominated for the region's prestigious business awards.
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These businesses impressed a panel of independent judges making the final nominations for the awards on September 23, amid decade-high entries this year.
Named across 16 huge categories, Business Orange president, Dan Sutton said the awards night will showcase a "dynamic landscape" of thriving enterprises in the one room.
"The volume of finalists for each category shows just how close the quality of submissions were this year," he said.
"It is a testament to the growing strength of Business Orange and of the resilience and excellence in businesses across all industries in the Orange region."
This year's People's Choice Awards category also includes all-new sections Orange's Favourite Tradie, Orange's Favourite Business. and Orange's Customer Service Stars.
Online voting for those categories will open from Tuesday, August 22, via a poll on the Business Orange website.
Kudos to the 2023 Business Orange Awards finalists listed below:
Outstanding Business Leader Under 35
- Haley Jean - Haley Jean Makeup Artist
- Hayley Shiels - CosMedic Collective
- Jessica Crombie - Platinum Business Administration Services
- Nicole Buesnel - Westfund Health Insurance
- Pamela Johnson - SpiritAbility
- Trang Le Rawsthorne -Trang Hue
Outstanding Business Leader Over 35
- Ben Watts - Bralca
- Emma Smith Millthorpe - Little Learning Centre
- Jeremy Norris - Byng Street Pty Ltd
- Josephine Braid - The Burnout Recovery Dr
- Kylie Duncan - CosMedic Collective
- Tim Mortimer - BNB Made Easy
Outstanding Employee
- Amy Brown - Platinum Business Administration Services
- David Collins - Charred Kitchen and Bar
- Janine Lewis - Millthorpe Little Learning Centre
- Rossal Wharton - High Impact Martial Arts and Health Studio
- Sandra Howard - SpiritAbility
Employer of Choice
- Bell Conveyancing
- Millthorpe Little Learning Centre
- NLT Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd
- Orange and District Early Education Program and Pinnacle Preschool
- SpiritAbility
Outstanding Startup
- Canobolas Kids Physio
- CosMedic Collective Orange
- Mel Watson, The Zest Collective
- Orange Organising Co.
- Parlour O Pty Ltd
Outstanding Community Organisation
- Jamie Stedman
- Mercy Connect Limited
- Orange and District Early Education Program
- Orange Chamber Music Festival
- Orange Regional Conservatorium
- Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West NSW
Excellence in Innovation
- Bralca 2.0 Pty Ltd
- CosMedic Collective
- Diesel and Blue Doggie Daycare
- Hansens Optometrist Orange
- Life Pharmacy Orange
- Mercy Connect Limited
Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism
- BNB Made Easy
- Groundstone Cafe
- Orange Ex-Services' Club
- Prim and Platter
- Remington Orange Pty Ltd
- Trang Hue
- Vine Ventures
Excellence in Personal and Lifestyle
- Bizzi Scizzors
- Haley Jean Makeup Artist
- High Impact Martial Arts and Health Studio
- Lumiere Beauty
- Make Do Co.
Excellence in Professional Services
- Cheney Suthers Lawyers
- Hansens Optometrist Orange
- Health in Mind Orange
- Millthorpe Little Learning Centre
- NLT Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd
- pmwPlus
- Soleweld Pty Ltd
Excellence in Retail
- Cured
- Flirt Adult Store
- Leatherwood Bespoke Rosin
- REDS: Choose Colour Darling
- The Fitting Studio
- The Lane Cellars
Excellence in Manufacturing & Industrial
- BNH Orange
- Integral Skills
- Orange Spring and Suspension Repairs
- Test 'n' Tag Orange
Excellence in Micro Business
- BDM by the hour Pty Ltd
- Foundational Care
- Haley Jean Makeup Artist
- Kathryn's Cake Creations
- Lumiere Beauty
- NLT Insurance Brokers Pty Ltd
- Vine Ventures
Excellence in Small Business
- BNB Made Easy
- Diesel & Blue Doggie Daycare
- Hansens Optometrist Orange
- High Impact Martial Arts and Health Studio
- Integrity Therapy Services
- Millthorpe Little Learning Centre
Excellence in Large Business
- Flirt Adult Store
- Orange Ex-Services' Club
- pmwPlus
- Remington Orange Pty Ltd
Tickets to the 2023 Business Orange Awards go on sale from Tuesday, August 22, where winners will be announced during an evening of distinguished guests at the Banksia by Union Bank all-new venue.
To emcee the event, renowned comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann will play host to a crowd of more than 300 people dressed to the nines.
"The gala night is a celebration of business in the Orange region, not just those who were able to make a submission to be judged," Mr Sutton said.
The gala night is a celebration of business in the Orange region ... you're welcome to attend to show your support for the other finalists, do some networking, or just enjoy a night out.
- Business Orange president, Dan Sutton on 2023 awards night.
"These nights provide an environment of great food, phenomenal entertainment and most importantly, a large group of people that are all collaborating to see the Orange region prosper.
"Whether you're a finalist or not, you're welcome to attend to show your support for the other finalists, do some networking, or just enjoy a night out with other business owners and operators."
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