Judges have been poring over the entries in the 2017 Business and Tourism Awards and chosen finalists in each of the 19 categories.
Fraser Coast Tourism and Events general manager Martin Simons said this year there had been a strong response from first-time entrants with the categories of customer service; professional services; and restaurants, cafes, and hospitality attracting the biggest number of submissions.
The judging panel included the presidents of the Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Tiaro Chambers of Commerce along with the chairman of Fraser Coast Tourism and Events.
“From a judging perspective, the standard of submissions was very high and it was great to see a diversity of businesses entering,” Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce president Sandra Holebrook said.
The countdown is now on to the awards ceremony on November 3 when the winners will be revealed at a gala dinner at the Beach House Hotel.
Mr. Simons said the top award, Best Fraser Coast Business, was chosen from category winners and there were special awards for long-term achievement and hall of fame inductees.
A bumper crowd of more than 300 business and civic leaders is expected on the night which is the Fraser Coast’s premier business and tourism event.
Accommodation
Mantra Hervey Bay
Oceans Resort and Spa Hervey Bay
The Beach Motel
Best Fraser Coast New Business
BreakOut The Room
Climate Control Systems
DSB Property Management
Caravan and Budget Accommodation
Fraser Island Retreat
GoodEnough4theBush B&B
Palace Hostel
Customer Service
First Class Accounts Fraser Coast
Maryborough RSL
Spa Botanica
Education Provider
Aldridge State High School
Maryborough State High School
Riverside Christian College
Events and Events Management
FraserPop – Maryborough State High School
Hog’s Hervey Bay 100 Triathlon
Urangan State High School
Hall of Fame inductees
Aquavue Café Watersports
Fraser Explorer Tours
Health Provider
Attune Hearing
Australian Hearing
Xtreme Rejuvenation Clinic
Innovation
Classic Coatings
Hyne Timber
Urangan State High School
Marketing
Kingfisher Bay Resort Group
Mitchells Realty
Vivid Home Builders
Primary Industries and Agri-Business
Barenuts
Hard Rock Quarries
Wide Bay Seedlings
Professional Services
Elfotography
First Class Accounts Fraser Coast
Suthers George Lawyers
Restaurants, Cafes and Hospitality
Hervey Bay RSL
Maryborough RSL
The Vinyard
Retailing
AATEC
Beautiful Elegance
Elfotography
Tourism – Land Based
Bamboo Land Nursery and Parklands
BreakOut The Room
Palace Adventures
Tourism – Marine Based
Boab Boats
Tasman Venture
Trade and Manufacturing
Classic Coatings
Hyne Timber
Vivere Building
Vivid Home Builders
Fraser Coast Young Achiever of the Year nominees
Kodie Axelsen
Mac Buxton
Lars Olsen
Article provided by: Fraser Coast Tourism Events
Photo Credit: Kim Parnell
