THREE businesses were inducted into the Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards hall of fame on Friday night.
More than a dozen businesses from the Hastings region were recognised, with hall of fame status going to Willing and Able, Ricardoes Tomatoes and Focus Magazine.
While the honour roll was lengthy, it was a testatment to the quality of businesses in the region.
One business to feature prominently was PC Pitstop, which won the Employer of Choice award and the Young Entrepreneur (18-35) award through Samantha Clark.
The list of winners judged by members of the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce were:
Accommodation: Rydges Port Macquarie
Automotive Services: John Oxley Motors
Building, Trade Services and Suppliers: Verde Bamboo
Childcare, Education and Training: Port Macquarie Surf School
Community and Social Services: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service
Creative Services, IT and Communications: Childish Photography
Hair and Beauty Services: Aqua Vitae Day Spa
Hotels, Clubs: Town Green Inn
Industry, Manufacturing and Engineering: Peak Coffee Australia
Legal, Financial and Insurance Services: Oxley Insurance Brokers
Medical, Healthcare and Fitness: Emergency ID Australia
New Business: Black Duck Brewery
Professional and Business Services: East Port Veterinary Hospital
Real Estate and Residential Services: Coast Front Realty
Restaurants, Cafes and Catering Services: Fusion 7
Retail (Large): Ken Little’s Quality Fruit and Veg
Retail (Small): Lighthouse Cellars
Tourism and Attractions: Billabong Zoo
Judged category winners were:
Employer of Choice: PC Pitstop
Business Leader Award (36+): Peta Simmons, Bennetts Steel
Excellence in Business Ethics: Bennetts Steel
Excellence in Innovation: Port Macquarie Surf School
Excellence in Sustainability: St Joseph’s Family Services
Woman in Business Award: Nicole Graham, Emergency ID Australia
Young Entrepreneur (18-35): Samantha Clark, PC Pitstop
Excellence in Large Business: Holiday Coast Credit Union Ltd
Excellence in Small Business: Pycon Homes and Constructions Pty Ltd
