Local Businesses Nominated For Awards
Nominations have closed for the Tablelands Business Excellence Awards, which showcase the region’s outstanding businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
‘We congratulate the nominees across all award categories and look forward to celebrating all local businesses and organisations at the Tablelands Business Excellence Awards Gala Ceremony,’ said Mayor Rod Marti.
‘We appreciate our local businesses and organisations all year round, but Queensland Small Business Month and these awards give us a chance to celebrate and recognise the major contribution they make to our community.
‘Join me in congratulating the nominees and thanking the gold sponsors:
Champion Business sponsored by Mangoesmapping
- Cowgirl Country
- Lake Barrine Teahouse
- LJ Hooker — Atherton, Malanda and Mareeba
- Smart Bookkeeping FNQ
- The Millstream General Store and Cafe
Community Contribution Excellence sponsored by Kaban Green Power Hub
- Ashley Cupitt Boxing Academy
- Atherton Tablelands Agricultural Society Inc.
- i’ara Specialist Support Coordination
- Kidner Contracting Pty Ltd
Customer Service Excellence — Professional Services sponsored by Elders Insurance Tablelands
- Andrea’s Counselling Services
- Loan Select Tablelands
- Think Tank Coaching
Customer Service Excellence — Trade, Retail and Services sponsored by Malanda Seafood
- Atherton Hinterland Motel
- Clean Cuts FNQ
- Far North Office Choice
- Jensen’s Ravenshoe Butchery
- Malanda Collective
- Pluto and Nessie
- Ravenshoe Hair and Beauty
- Sharlynn by the River Bed and Breakfast
- Tableland Mobile Pet Services
- The Crystal Caves
- Walkamin Caravan Park
- Winter and Mann
Employer of Choice sponsored by Black Star Radio
- Healthwise Physio
Food and Agribusiness Excellence sponsored by NAB Regional and Agribusiness
- Crater Mountain Coffee
- FNQ Honey and Bees
- Golden Oak Produce
- Herbert River Produce
- Natural Living Co
- Tablelands Better Beef Open Day
New and Emerging Business sponsored by Healthwise Physio
- EcoK9 Consulting
- Millstream Meadows
Sustainability Environmental Contribution Excellence sponsored by Cairns Hardware
- Hair By Eva
- The Country Mile Cafe
Technology and Innovation Impact sponsored by Launch Y(E)P Tropical Innovation Festival
- Mangoesmapping
- Telpara Hills Brangus and UltraBlacks
‘Voting is open for the People’s Choice category, sponsored by nbn Local, until 12noon Monday 12 May.
‘The awards will be presented at the Tablelands Business Excellence Awards Gala Ceremony at 6pm Saturday 17 May at the Atherton International Club.
‘Tickets are $100/person for the awards ceremony, a drink and hors d’oeuvres on arrival, sumptuous banquet and dessert, and live entertainment by Funhouse.
‘These events are a great opportunity to connect with other business owners and community leaders, make valuable connections, exchange ideas and explore collaboration opportunities.
‘Thanks to our gold partners — Mangoesmapping, Kaban Green Power Hub, Elders Insurance Tablelands, Malanda Seafood, Black Star Radio, NAB Regional and Agribusiness, Healthwise Physio, Launch Y(E)P Tropical Innovation Festival, Cairns Hardware and nbn Local; and our silver partners — Atherton Tableland Chamber of Commerce Inc., Malanda Chamber of Commerce, Ravenshoe and District Chamber of Commerce Inc., Yungaburra Association Inc., Herberton Business and Tourism Association Inc., Cairns AV Hire and Win Television Channel 9 Cairns,’ said Mayor Marti.