Telstra Best of Business Awards 2024: New South Wales winners
These seven New South Wales small businesses are leading the way when it comes to innovation, inspiration and economic know-how.
Seven New South Wales companies at the forefront of driving the nation’s progress have been recognised in Telstra’s annual Best of Business Awards.
Selected from more than 22,000 nominations of small businesses nationwide, state winners have been lauded for their significant contributions to the Australian economy and society.
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Telstra’s business group executive Amanda Hutton said the state winners represented the “brilliant business minds our country has to offer” and were inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.
“The calibre of small and medium-sized businesses in Australia is nothing short of exceptional,” she said.
“We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate the winning businesses and the people behind them, recognising their relentless efforts and incredible potential while inspiring the next generation of small businesses in Australia.”
The winners were evaluated on multiple criteria, including economic sustainability, operational effectiveness, technology adoption, progressive leadership, culture, and social and community contribution.
The program features seven distinct categories, each highlighting the specific achievements and contributions of the businesses.
State winners will head to Sydney on February 7, with national winners announced the following day.
NEW SOUTH WALE’S BEST BUSINESSES
In New South Wales, seven companies are leading the charge in driving progress and making a difference in their communities. The state winners are:
Accelerating Women: Women Rising
Megan Dalla-Camina founded Women Rising to empower women in their careers, fostering authentic leadership, confidence, and wellbeing.
Their program offers holistic personal and professional development, guided by an evidence-based curriculum, expert coaching, and a supportive community.
Building Communities: Evolve Communities
Evolve Communities, led by Co-Directors Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya Andrews, is a trusted provider of cultural awareness training and allyship accreditation.
Their core programs, led by a diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous team, model allyship, whether in-person or online.
Championing Health: Mercy Connect
Mercy Connect, a non-profit Catholic organisation, offers innovative services and programs.
Their goal is to enable individuals of all ages with disabilities to live independently and actively engage in their community.
Embracing Innovation: Dental Boutique Sydney
Founded in 2013 by Dr Reuben Sim and Dr May Chan, Dental Boutique aims to redefine the dental experience.
With a team of acclaimed dentists, dental surgeons, and master ceramists, they specialise in crafting personalised, naturally beautiful smile makeovers.
Indigenous Excellence: Eather Group
Eather Group, an Indigenous family business, provides sustainable solutions in civil construction and waste-to-resource industries.
Their vision is to establish a circular economy in infrastructure by sourcing, transporting, and repurposing materials for projects while promoting workforce equity and diversity, all with a focus on caring for the environment.
Outstanding Growth: SAPHI
SAPHI delivers tech-agnostic solutions, specialising in emerging technologies.
Serving mining, utilities, government, and heavy industry sectors, SAPHI offers tailored, impartial solutions aligned with each client’s specific needs.
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Promoting Sustainability: Lyka Pet Food
Lyka Pet Food is reshaping the pet food industry by delivering fresh, human-grade wholefood meals directly to customers across Australia.
Their mission is to enhance the health of Australian dogs through high-quality nutrition.
Originally published as Telstra Best of Business Awards 2024: New South Wales winners
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