Businesses encouraged to throw hat into the ring as Waverley Council’s Brightest & Best Awards draws nearer

The Oscars of the East — Waverley Council’s Brightest & Best Business Awards — are on again

Judena Taylor Salon won the hair and beauty award at last year’s awards. Pictured is Clodagh Egan, Kylie Cruickshank, Rosie Dunn, Megan Stockton and Dearne Atkinson.

The Oscars of the East — Waverley Council’s Brightest & Best Business Awards — are on again.

Any business operating in a home, village or commercial centre in the Waverley Local Government Area has until next Wednesday to apply.

Mayor Sally Betts thanked the sponsors Wentworth Courier, Jimac Trophies, Bondi and Districts Chamber of Commerce, Sydney Roosters and the Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre and encouraged local businesses to enter.

“Waverley has some amazing and very successful businesses,” Mayor Betts said.

Emmanuel Constaniou with the winners of the Legal and Financial category from Yellow Brick Road. Pictured is Greg Bloom, Louise Everingham, Zoe Mina and Daniel Carini with Mayor Sally Betts.

“These awards are just one way that council supports our businesses as they recognise not just the ‘best’ but also the ‘brightest’ businesses that make our community so great.

“I look forward to celebrating with all the businesses that make Waverley great at the awards dinner in November.”

The Brightest & Best Business Awards recognise the importance of a sustainable business community that is vibrant and robust and supports the creation of jobs and new opportunities.

Winners of the Bondi and district Chamber of Commerce People's Choice award was the Head Office Hair Specialist in Bondi Junction

This year winners will receive four tickets to a Roosters game, one year membership to Bondi and Districts Chamber of Commerce, an Eastern Suburbs Business Enterprise Centre voucher to attend business seminar sessions. All entries will also automatically be entered into the draw to win one of five prizes of one night’s accommodation at Quest Bondi Junction.

All finalists receive two tickets to the Brightest & Best Awards dinner to be held at the East Leagues Club in Bondi Junction on Monday, November 14..

Judges look for businesses demonstrating exceptional business standards — their customers are looked after, they show creativity and innovation and their business is presented in an exciting and interesting way.

For example, The Dental Spa, which won the Medical Services Award, demonstrated stylish interior endearing to the customer, and expert staff demonstrating professionalism.