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Congratulations Wauchope & Hinterland!

Updated: Jul 10, 2023

✦ The 2023 Wauchope and Hinterland saw businesses large and small take part in this annual celebration of local business put on by the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (WCCI).


Saturday, June 17 marked the Awards Gala Dinner at Wauchope RSL. With a full house the evening announced 50 Awards recipients across 27 categories. There are two types of Awards categories: Local Awards and Business NSW Aligned Awards.


Winnings submissions for the Aligned categories are streamlined to the Business NSW Regional Awards. Winners at Regionals go on to the State Awards to be held in Sydney later in the year.


The Wauchope & Hinterland 2023 Business Awards announced 50 Awards recipients across 27 categories as featured in Brilliant-Online
The Wauchope & Hinterland 2023 Business Awards announced 50 Awards recipients across 27 categories

The awards are an opportunity for businesses to gain recognition and exposure for their business and are also a way to become part of a community of like-minded individuals, who share one common goal - success.


Award Categories


Two types of award categories were contested by local business, the Local Awards and Business NSW aligned awards.


“The alignment of the Awards helps local businesses achieve greater recognition and showcase our region as a great place to do business,” said Lisa McPherson, WCCI Executive Officer.

“Taking part in the Awards program gives local businesses operators the opportunity to reflect on their business journey and celebrate with their team,” she added.

“While not everyone can win an award on the night, the Awards recognise all local businesses and the contributions they make to our regional lifestyle. We thank everyone who entered and hope to see more businesses participate next year,” said Lisa.

Big thanks to our amazing Sponsors that helped make it all happen:


Not all present on the night received an award, but all were entertained by MC Matt Lester, Sand Artist John Theiring and danced late into the evening to the beat of the Blue Hyp Band.



The Winners are...

Click on the links to check out their stories

  • Excellence in Accommodation and Hospitality - A Classy Cafe & Espresso Bar

  • Excellence in Agriculture - Pure Aquatics

  • Excellence in Creative Industries - Mogra Connection

  • Excellence in Hair and Beauty - The Beauty Collective

  • Excellence in Health and Wellbeing - Omnicare Alliance

  • Excellence in Professional Services - 20 employees or less - Reptile Solutions

  • Excellence in Professional Services - 21 employees or more -TG's Childcare

  • Excellence in Retail - 10 employees or less - Wauchope Rural Centre

  • Excellence in Retail - 11 employees or more - Hastings Co-op

  • Excellence in Tourism - Bago Maze & Wine

  • Excellence in Trades Industry and Manufacturing - Bennetts Steel

  • Excellence in Work Health and Safety - Wauchope Rural Centre

  • Outstanding Employee - Emily Thorpe - One Agency Port Macquarie/Wauchope

  • Outstanding Young Business Leader - Laura Rayner - A1 Autoparts

  • Outstanding Business Leader - Lisa Baker - Wauchope Rural Centre

  • Employer of Choice - under 20 employees - Wauchope Rural Centre

  • Employer of Choice - over 20 employees - TG's Childcare

  • Excellence in Innovation - Brilliant Online

  • Excellence in Sustainability - Hastings Co-op

  • Outstanding Community Organisation - Hastings Co-op

  • Outstanding Visitor Experience - Bago Maze & Wine

  • Outstanding Visitor Experience - Bennetts Steel

  • Outstanding Start-up - Mogra Connection

  • Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion - Octec Limited

  • Excellence in Micro Business - Qi + Tonic

  • Excellence in Small Business - Wauchope Rural Centre

  • Excellence in Large Business - Hastings Co-op

  • Business of the Year - Hastings Co-op

Highly Commended are...

  • Excellence in Accommodation and Hospitality - Timbertown Motel

  • Excellence in Agriculture - Agtech Fencing Pty Ltd

  • Excellence in Creative Industries - Wauchope Creative Hub

  • Excellence in Health and Wellbeing - The Davis Farm

  • Excellence in Hair and Beauty - Spectacular Beauty

  • Excellence in Professional Services - 21 employees or more - Octec Limited

  • Excellence in Professional Services - 20 employees or less - One Agency Port Macquarie/Wauchope

  • Excellence in Professional Services - 20 employees or less - Heirloom Lawn & Garden

  • Excellence in Retail - 10 employees or less - Mid Coast Uniform Solutions

  • Excellence in Tourism - Epic Rides & Tours

  • Excellence in Trades Industry and Manufacturing - Air Light Insulation

  • Excellence in Work Health and Safety - Omnicare Alliance

  • Outstanding Employee - Brandon Brown / A Classy Café & Espresso Bar

  • Employer of Choice - under 20 employees - Bennetts Steel

  • Excellence in Innovation - Wauchope Real Estate

  • Excellence in Sustainability - Bennetts Steel

  • Outstanding Community Organisation - Octec Limited

  • Outstanding Visitor Experience - Reptile Solutions

  • Excellence in Micro Business - Mid Coast Uniform Solutions

  • Excellence in Small Business - One Agency Port Macquarie - Wauchope

  • Excellence in Large Business - TG's Childcare

More information


Find out more about the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry and check out the Awards photo galleries here.

 

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