The City of Charles Sturt recently honored its local businesses and professionals during the inaugural City of Charles Sturt Business Recognition Awards. Held on Thursday, May 9th, at Woodville Town Hall, the event was a vibrant celebration, spotlighting 39 deserving award winners along with numerous finalists.
A remarkable 475 nominations flooded in across 10 diverse award categories, showcasing the rich tapestry of talent within the local business community. Notably, the People’s Choice Awards attracted an overwhelming response with 10,219 votes, underscoring the deep-rooted support and affection for local businesses among the community.
Emceed by 7 News presenter Mike Smithson, the event offered a delightful local showcase featuring catering by NNQ, beverages courtesy of Bowden Cellars, and floral arrangements by Lily West Floral Designers. The evening’s program included insightful addresses from Mayor Angela Evans and keynote speaker Sascha Detmold Cox of the Detmold Group, captivating an audience of 300 attendees.
The City of Charles Sturt extends its heartfelt appreciation to the esteemed judging panel, comprising Brooke Chinner from the Office for Small and Family Business, Wendy Perry of Switch Start Scale, Lyn Hay representing Adelaide Business Hub, and Linda Lacey from the Tourism Industry Council of South Australia. Their diligent efforts in evaluating this year’s nominations are commendable.
Congratulations are in order for all nominees, finalists, and the distinguished winners, whose achievements are celebrated below!
City of Charles Sturt Business Recognition Awards 2024 Merit Awards
Social Impact/ Changemaker Paying it Forward Award
Winner: Defence Kidz
Sustainability Champion Award
Winner: Born Again Pallets
International Business Award
Winner: Detmold Group
Innovation Award
Winner: Whola
Outstanding Entrepreneur Award
Winner: Foodee
Home Grown Award
Winner: Long Way Round Distilling Co
Best Small Business (less than 20 Employees) Award
Winner: Bowden Cellars
Best Considered and Sustainable Design Developer Award
Winner: Nightingale Bowden
People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Award – Best Café
Winner: Henley Breeze Café
People’s Choice Award – Best Creative
Winner: Mini Ivy
People’s Choice Award – Best Health and Wellness
Winner: Inspire Health and Wellness
People’s Choice Award – Best Hospitality
Winner: Big Shed Brewing
People’s Choice Award – Best Personal Service
Winner: Ben the Plumber
People’s Choice Award – Best Retail
Winner: Metro Fresh Findon
People’s Choice Award – Best Tourism Operator
Winner: The Governor Hindmarsh
Business Legends
Adelaide Commercial Painters
Altura Coffee
Baa Moo Oink
Detmold Group
Drakes Supermarkets
Estia Restaurant
Frog Plumbing
GSC Building Consulting & Construction
Henley Beach Chiropractic Clinic
Henley Beach Hotel
Henley Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Joe’s Kiosk Henley Beach
Meats and Treats Pet Food
Metro Fresh Findon
Peter Elberg Funerals
Ramsgate Hotel
SA Spice
Stella Restaurant
Supreme Property Maintenance
The Governor Hindmarsh
The Lady Daly
Total Quality Certification Services International
VISY Glass
West Beach Parks
To learn more about the City of Charles Sturt Business Recognition Awards, click here.
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