Sunshine Coast Business Awards: finalists announced
THE 115 finalists and two Hall of Fame inductees have been announced for the 20th Sunshine Coast Business Awards.
Finalists span 14 award categories and come from 35 locations across the region. Each has been selected based on a comprehensive list of entry criteria and their overall commitment to business excellence.
The diverse range of businesses making the cut in 2014 include a kitchen designer, cheerleading studio, IT company, hairdresser, X-Ray clinic, cheese maker, accountant and a skydiving club.
► Scroll down for the full list of nominees.
All finalists will now undergo a rigorous, three-tier judging process over the next three weeks which includes an onsite interview, mystery shop and reference checks.
The SCBA Gala, expected to again attract 600 people, will be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast's Innovation Centre November 15.
SCBA chair Ross Hepworth said the updated SCBA entry process, designed to coincide with the awards' 20th year anniversary and ensure their continued relevance throughout the next decade, had resulted in an even higher quality of entries.
"The Sunshine Coast is well known as a great holiday destination but it's also a great place to do business," he said.
"The standard of entries this year has been incredible with a wide range of world class operators right here on our doorstep. Many of our finalists also export products or services across the globe.
"We are committed to continuing to support and acknowledge business excellence based on the vital contribution it makes to our economy and overall quality of life."
Tickets to the Gala will go on sale on October 13. The $120 ticket includes entry to a pre-award cocktail party, a gourmet feast, beverages, world-class entertainment and the awards ceremony.
BUILDING/MANUFACTURING
Qld Shadeshelters KUNDA PARK
Quik Corp Pty Ltd WARANA
South East Superior Coatings COOLUM
Trailers 2000 BEERWAH
Greenblock Exterior Innovations WARANA
Hempcrete Australia MALENY
Kombo KUNDA PARK
Magnesium Oxide Board Corporation Pty Ltd TWIN WATERS
MDR Combined Services Pty Ltd CURRIMUNDI
Poppy's Fibreglass WARANA
All Terrain Warriors YANDINA
Kitchen Contours Pty Ltd WARANA
CLEAN TECHNOLOGY
Perfect Earth KUNDA PARK
Epicentre Environmental ALEXANDRA HEADLAND
H2O Symmetry MARCOOLA BEACH
Sunstate Jewellers CALOUNDRA
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
The Sunshine Coast Events Centre CALOUNDRA
Business Matters Magazine BUDDINA
JAW COOLUM BEACH
Italic Creative SIPPY DOWNS
Innovate Media SIPPY DOWNS
Sunshine Coast Cheerleading WARANA
EMPLOYEE
4 Ingredients CALOUNDRA
Advanced Care Australia MAROOCHYDORE
Amber Werchon Property MOOLOOLABA
Angel Girls Cleaning WARANA
Country Queensland Bookkeepers COOROY
Mortgage Choice BUDERIM
National Training & Development Pty Ltd NAMBOUR
Secure Access IT MAROOCHYDORE
Surrender Dorothy NOOSAVILLE
FOOD & AGRIBUSINESS
4 Ingredients CALOUNDRA
Beefys KUNDA PARK
Caloundra Power Boat Club GOLDEN BEACH
Maleny Cheese MALENY
Mi-Feed YANDINA
North Coast Smallgoods KUNDA PARK
belladotti TWIN WATERS
Fortyfive 51 CALOUNDRA
Hinterland Feijoas BELLI PARK
Radaqua Pty Ltd GLENVIEW
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Advanced Care Australia MAROOCHYDORE
X-Ray & Imaging SIPPY DOWNS
Your Home Care BUDERIM
Amanda Hair Design BRIGHTWATER
Demi International Beauty Academy GOLDEN BEACH
Fusion Hair & Body CALOUNDRA
Hammond Optometry NAMBOUR
Surrender Dorothy NOOSAVILLE
Oxygen Pilates NAMBOUR
KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRIES & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Amber Werchon Property Pty Ltd MOOLOOLABA
Diggerman Training COOLUM BEACH
Haycroft Workplace Solutions MOFFAT BEACH
Immediate Response First Aid BIRTINYA
Jet Convert NOOSA HEADS
John Pearson Consulting BOKARINA
National First Aid Training Institute MAROOCHYDORE
Pertrain Pty Ltd BUDERIM
Pippa Colman & Associates Solicitors MAROOCHYDORE
Poole Group MOOLOOLABA
The Compass Institute Inc PALMWOODS
Acura Multimedia LAKE WEYBA
HPM Accountants MOOLOOLABA
iPad Lessons MOUNTAIN CREEK
Noosa Boardroom NOOSAVILLE
Total Microsystems BEERWAH
Warrick Bidwell Business Coach WURTULLA
OUTSTANDING BUSINESS PERSON
Angel Girls Cleaning WARANA
Business Matters Magazine MINYAMA
Haycroft Workplace Solutions CALOUNDRA
House and Land Solutions BUDERIM
JayB Enterprises CALOUNDRA
Mi-Feed YANDINA
Qld Shadeshelters KUNDA PARK
Red Hot Chilli Pepper Pty Ltd CALOUNDRA
Sunshine Coast Grammar School FOREST GLEN
Surrender Dorothy NOOSAVILLE
The Compass Institute Inc PALMWOODS
Your Home Care BUDERIM
RETAIL & SPECIALIST SERVICES
All Coast Tyre Solutions YANDINA
Angel Girls Cleaning WARANA
Flannerys Maroochydore MAROOCHYDORE
Kunara Organic Marketplace FOREST GLEN
VetShopAustralia.com.au FOREST GLEN
ab fab The Stress Free Movers KUNDA PARK
Abstract Imports BUDERIM
Caloundra Garden & Pet Supplies CALOUNDRA
House and Land Solutions BUDERIM
Karen Faa Celebrancy Services PELICAN WATERS
Klingers Clothing & Accessories MOOLOOLABA
Maple Lane Country Gifts COOROY
Procheck Automotive CALOUNDRA
Red Hot Chilli Pepper CALOUNDRA
Rent 2 Own Cars Australia Pty Ltd MOOLOOLABA
Share Shop MAROOCHYDORE
The Bounce House Sunshine Coast BUDERIM
TOURISM - ACCOMMODATION
Rumba Beach Resort CALOUNDRA
TOURISM - ATTRACTIONS
Australia Zoo BEERWAH
Sea Life Mooloolaba MOOLOOLABA
TOURISM - EXPERIENCES
Fish n Crab Deep Sea Charters MOOLOOLABA
Hinter-Coast Transport NOOSA HEADS
Noosa Ferry Cruise Co TEWANTIN
Sunshine Coast Skydivers CALOUNDRA
Caloundra Jetski Hire & Safaris CURRIMUNDI
Coastal Cruises Mooloolaba MOOLOOLABA
Malu Os Eco Boat Hire Noosa NOOSAVILLE
O Boat Hire NOOSAVILLE
The Caloundra Street Fair CALOUNDRA
INNOVATION
Jet Convert NOOSA HEADS
Quik Corp Pty Ltd WARANA
MDR Combined Services Pty Ltd CURRIMUNDI
Radaqua Pty Ltd GLENVIEW
Acura Multimedia LAKE WEYBA
EXPORT
All Terrain Warriors YANDINA
Radaqua Pty Ltd GLENVIEW
HALL OF FAME
Bli Bli House Bed & Breakfast
Aussie World
