This week the Blue Mountains Local Business Awards were held, recognising dozens of businesses and individuals in the Blue Mountains community who provide exceptional products and services.
Public voting took place from Sunday, August 9 until Tuesday, September 8, allowing local citizens to identify their local favourites which bridges the gap between residents and neighbourhood businesses.
The winners were announced at an awards night at Fairmont Resort in Leura on Monday, November 9.
Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill congratulated all the finalists and winners and emphasised the importance of local businesses in the area.
“Local businesses are at the heart of our community. They provide jobs and services, support local families and help make the Blue Mountains a great place to live, work and visit,” Greenhill said.
“These awards recognise the hard work, dedication and creativity that go into running a successful local business.”
Among the winners were Blue Mountains Fire Pits Café for Outstanding New Business, Glenbrook Cinema for Outstanding Most Specialised Business and Leura Golf Club for Outstanding Most Inclusive Employer.
Blaxland Day n Night Pharmacy also won the award for Outstanding Pharmacy after being a finalist in the previous four years.
Blue Mountains City Council sponsored the Sustainability Award as part of the Local Business Awards, striving to build on their commitment to achieving and economic and sustainable city.
This year’s Sustainability Award was won by Chris and Coco Parker of Turnaround Timbers for their community-based approach to wood recycling.
The company sources, de-nails, straightens and plane-cleans recycled and salvaged timber, then sells it to individuals and businesses for commercial, educational and home projects.
“The standard and diversity of businesses that applied for the Sustainability Award were incredibly high,” Greenhill said.
“I congratulate all the applicants for their contribution to a more sustainable local economy.”
The Local Business Awards remain a key annual event to recognise, celebrate and promote top-performing enterprises within the Blue Mountains community.
