The votes have been tallied and the finalists for the Examiner’s 2018 Annual Business Awards have been determined.
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A quality field of businesses from all corners of Port Stephens were nominated by the public during the voting process. More than 9000 votes flooded into the Examiner between August 16 and September 21.
“Those of us at the Port Stephens Examiner would like extend our warmest congratulations to all finalists and welcome all attendees, entrants and business leaders,” Examiner editor Anna Wolf said.
“Owning or operating a business isn't without significant challenges and the Port Stephens Examiner's Annual Business Awards night is about recognising the efforts of all those involved - those who contribute not just to the area's economy, but to our community in so many ways.”
Winners of the 40 categories, plus the gold award for best overall business, will be announced at a gala awards night at Shoal Bay Country Club on Wednesday, October 31. This is a ticketed event.
To hear directly from some the 2018 finalists pick up a copy of this week’s Examiner for the official Annual Business Awards guide.
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The 2018 finalists are:
Category 1: Accomodation
- Central Motel
- The Bay Holidays - Raine & Horne Nelson Bay
- Colonial Terrace Motor Inn
- Crows Nest D'Albora Marina
- Oaks Pacific Blue Resort
Category 2: Accountant
- ABC Taxation and Business Solutions
- Addison Partners
- Advanced Finance Solutions
- TJC Accounting
- DJ Cooper Accounting
Category 3: Animal Services
- The Pet Shed Medowie
- Williams Pet Produce
- Raymond Terrace Veterinary Clinic
- Salamander Bay Veterinary Clinic
- Jenni's Pet & Home Care
Category 4: Automotive Services
- BP Salt Ash
- Malones Services
- Nelson Bay Mechanical
- Nelson Bay Radiator & Automotive Services
- Bartlett Automotive
Category 5: Bakery
- Medowie Family Bakehouse & Cafe
- Bakers La Vie
- Saxby's Bakery Cafe
- Terrace Bake & Break Cafe Bakery
- Anna Bay Hot Bread Shop
Category 6: Beauty Therapy
- Samantha Storer - Brows & Beauty
- Forever Hair & Beauty
- Headz Up Hairdressing
- Fresh Salon
- Beautification
Category 7: Boating, Fishing or Camping
- Cove Marine
- BCF Taylors Beach
- Duff's Salamander Bait & Tackle
- Tackle World Port Stephens
- Soldiers Point Marina
Category 8: Building, Construction and Renovation
- Banana Bathrooms
- Polytherm Tomago
- East Coast Timber Floors and More
- Greeny's Garage Doors
- Hotondo Homes Greater Port Stephens
Category 9: Butcher
- Medowie Meats
- Tilligerry Quality Meats
- Hodges Butchery
- Salamander Village Butchery
- Terrace Meats
Category 10: Cafe
- Central Beans Cafe
- Heather's Place
- The Tea & Bean Cafe
- Cups N' Saucers
- Fibonacci Coffee MarketPlace
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Category 11: Childrens Services
- Goal Soccer Academy
- Williamtown Preschool
- Tilli Tadpoles Early Learning Centre
- TLC Early Learning Centre
- Wirreanda OOSH
Category 12: Club
- Nelson Bay Golf Club
- Horizons Golf Resort
- Nelson Bay Bowling Club
- Wests Nelson Bay
- Muree Golf Club
Category 13: Dance Studio
- Dance 'n Dazzle Studio
- Elite Diamond Dancers
- Ultimate Dance & Performing Arts
- Robyn Yvette Dance Centre
- DanceXtreme
Category 14: Fashion or Footwear- Ladies
- Berry Lush Designs
- Ally Fashion Salamander Bay
- Just Jeans Salamander Bay
- Privvy Salamander Bay
- Totally Workwear Salamander Bay
Category 15: Fashion or Footwear- Mens
- Just Jeans Salamander Bay
- Totally Workwear Salamander Bay
Category 16: Financial Services
- The Mutual Raymond Terrace
- Advanced Finance Solutions
- Leah Anderson & Associates
- Aussie Raymond Terrace
- Greater Bank Raymond Terrace
Category 17: Fitness
- Plus Fitness Medowie
- Imugi Martial Arts
- Tomaree Aquatic Centre
- Balance Collective Nelson Bay
- Zumba with Belinda and Shane
Category 18: Florist/Nursery
- Daisy Belle Flowers & Gifts
- Salamander Village Florist
- Absolutely Beautiful Flowers
- The Gazebo Florist
- Poppies of the Bay
Category 19: Fresh Produce or Markets
- Tomatoes in Abundance
- Real Food Culture
- Little Tin Shed Medowie
- Lovey's Grocers IGA Hawks Nest
- Good Food Distributors
Category 20: Furniture/Home Decor
- FAB Furniture & Bedding
- Outdoor Obsessions
- Nelson Bay Carpet Court
- Betta Home Living Raymond Terrace
- Just Mattresses Heatherbrae
Grab a copy of this week's Examiner for the official finalists guide. Or, click here to read what the 2018 finalists are saying.
Category 21: Gift Store
- Tilligerry Emporium
- Berry Lush Designs
- Bay Electronics Centre (Jaycar)
- Boho Luxe Trader
- Treasure Trove
Category 22: Hair Salon
- Forever Hair & Beauty
- Uneek Hair
- Headz Up Hairdressing
- Christiane's Hair Design Salamander Bay
- Hair Art by Ashlie
Category 23: Hardware
- H&D Timber
- Tanilba Bay Hardware
- Bunnings Port Stephens
- George's Road Timber & Hardware
- Reece Plumbing Salamander Bay
Category 24: Health & Medical
- Central Health Alliance
- Nelson Bay Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre
- OPAAT HEALTH
- Speech Moves Speech Pathology
- Nelson Bay Health Foods
Category 25: Hotel or Bottle Shop
- McCauley's Bottleshop
- Spinning Wheel Hotel
- BWS Nelson Bay
- BYO Cellars Anna Bay
- Seabreeze Hotel
Category 26: Jeweller
- Jewel of the Bay
- Matthews Jewellers Salamander Bay
- Terrace Showcase Jewellers
- Bayside Jewellers
- Prouds The Jewellers Salamander Bay
Category 27: Learning, Training or Recruitment
- Williamtown Preschool
- Lexon Training Consultants
- Tomaree Community College
- Yin Yang Consultancy
- Workskil Australia Raymond Terrace
Category 28: Legal Services
- Cunningham & Adam Solicitors
- Steven T Parrott Solicitor and Attorney
- Sawers & Levonpera Raymond Terrace
- Karen Cranney Licenced Conveyancer
- LMC Lawyers
Category 29: Newsagency
- Medowie Newsagency & Post Office
- Tanilba Bay Newspower Newsagency
- Salamander Bay Newspower
- Anna Bay Newspower
- Nelson Bay Newspower
Category 30: Pharmacy
- Capital Chemist Raymond Terrace
- Karuah Pharmacy
- Lemon Tree Passage Pharmacy
- Amcal+ Salamander Bay
- Blooms the Chemist Raymond Terrace
Category 31: Real Estate - Sales
- Coastal Real Estate & Property Management
- PRDnationwide Port Stephens
- Raine & Horne Nelson Bay
- Steve Bates Real Estate
- Century 21 Curtis and Blair Medowie
Category 32: Real Estate - Property Management
- Coastal Real Estate & Property Management
- Raine & Horne Nelson Bay
- Steve Bates Real Estate
- Century 21 Curtis and Blair Medowie
- LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
Category 33: Restaurant- Australian Cuisine
- The Poyer's
- Bluewater Grill
- Mavericks on the Bay
- Shoal Bay Country Club
- Little Beach Boathouse
Category 34: Restaurant- International Cuisine
- The Poyer's
- Tilli Thai
- Sanook Thai Restaurant
- Sienna's Restaurant
- L'il Buddha Asian Cuisine
Category 35: Shopping Complex or Precinct
- Terrace Central
- Woolworths Medowie
- Salamander Bay Square
- MarketPlace Raymond Terrace
Category 36: Takeaway Food
- Portside Pizza and Kebabs
- The Oyster Shack
- Tilli Thai
- Soul Origin Salamander Bay
- Salt Mine Fish & Chips
Category 37: Technology Industry
- Excel IT Nelson Bay
- Bay Electronics Centre (Jaycar)
- Virtual Simulation Systems Taylors Beach
- Bling on the Bay
- EB Games Salamander Bay
Category 38: Tourist Attraction
- Oakvale Wildlife Park
- Horizons Golf Resort
- Hunter Region Botanic Gardens
- Imagine Cruises
- Sand Dune Safaris
Category 39: Specialised Services
- Imugi Martial Arts
- NYC McLaren Tattoo
- The Food War Inc
- Aubree & Me
- Bays Landscape & Property Maintenance
Category 40: New business (1st year)
- Central Beans Cafe
- Williams Pet Produce
- OPAAT Health
- East Coast Timber Floors & More
- Horizons FootGolf
