2022 Macleay Valley Business Awards Recipients
Congratulations to the 2022 Macleay Valley Business Awards recipients announced at the Gala Dinner on the 18th June 2022 at the Slim Dusty Centre.
Thank you to all the amazing local Macleay business that entered. Big thanks also to our presenting partner Coastline Credit Union and all of our fabulous 2022 Awards Sponsors and to our MC, judges, venue and suppliers for making the night a great success!


AWARD CATEGORY | RECIPIENT | PRESENTED BY |
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WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE: | Blueberry Greens | David Cunningham, South West Rocks Country Club |
WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLBEING: | Kirstie's Skinsational Beauty Therapy | Natalie Walsh, Creative Jane Graphic Design |
Highly Commended, EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLBEING: | Mirror Mirror Hair Lounge | Tiffany Pandey, Costa Rica Motel |
WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (Less than 20 employees): | Pathfinders Ltd | Chalyce Jackson, Southern Cross Austereo |
Highly Commended, EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (Less than 20 employees): | Coastal Wealth Directions | Rob Martin, NBN |
WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (More than 21 employees): | Macleay Valley Support Services | Sue Stephenson, Macleay Argus |
Highly Commended, EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (More than 21 employees): | Kempsey Shire Council | Emma Ford, Macleay Valley Village |
WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL SERVICE: | Ironstone and Co | Keiren Dell, Majestic Cinemas |
Highly Commended, EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL SERVICE: | Sweet Blossom Floral Design | Bruce Buchanan , Malt & Honey |
WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM, ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY : | Malt & Honey | Lisa Reed, Key Employment |
Highly Commended, EXCELLENCE IN TOURISM, ACCOMMODATION AND HOSPITALITY : | Costa Rica Motel | Rob Martin, NBN |
WINNER, EXCELLENCE IN TRADES & INDUSTRY: | T&L Motors | Tim Squires, Key Employment |
Highly Commended, EXCELLENCE IN TRADES & INDUSTRY: | Patterson Glass Works | Stephen Mitchell, Kempsey Shire Council |
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE: | Key Employment | Amanda McDonnell, Coastline Credit Union |
EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS: | Kempsey Macleay RSL Club | Sarah Moir, Coastline Credit Union |
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: | Key Employment | Sharna Brown, TAFE NSW |
EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION: | Key Employment | James Mainey, Macleay Options |
EXCELLENCE IN MICRO BUSINESS: | Mirror Mirror Hair Lounge | Emily Sinclair, Coastline Credit Union |
EXCELLENCE IN SMALL BUSINESS: | Kirstie's Skinsational Beauty Therapy | Daniel Thoroughgood, Kempsey Shire Council |
EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY: | Kempsey Shire Council | Chalyce Jackson, Southern Cross Austereo |
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY ORGANISATION: | South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club Inc | David Gray, Elders Lifestyle Group |
OUTSTANDING START-UP: | L'idole Collaboration | Anika Malcolm, Coastline Credit Union |
OUTSTANDING YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER: | Kinne Ring, CUC Macleay Valley Ltd | Kellon Beard, Akubra |
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADER: | Lisa Reed, Key Employment | James Mainey, General Manager, Macleay Options Inc |
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE: | Beau Henry, Key Employment | Janinne Farrawell, Kempsey Carpet Court |