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Business awards
The Brightest & Best Business Awards 2024
Finalists Announced
Waverley Council is excited to announce the finalists for the Brightest & Best Business Awards 2024 and open public voting for the People’s Choice Award.
The Brightest & Best Business Awards celebrate Waverley’s entrepreneurial spirit and bring together our local business community. These Awards honour the dedication and valuable contributions of local businesses that help shape Waverley into a dynamic and thriving place to live, work and shop.
Vote for your favourite business from the finalists in the People’s Choice Award. Simply scroll through the list of finalists and cast your vote by 1 November 2024. All voters will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 Westfield vouchers, each worth $100.
Winners and runners-up for all categories will be announced at the Awards Night on Monday November 25 at Bondi Pavilion.
Waverley Council wishes to thank our Brightest & Best Business Awards sponsors lyf by the Ascott Limited, Westfield Bondi, Richardson & Wrench Bondi Beach, Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce, Bondi Innovation, The Beast, Eastside Radio, Bondi Golf Club, Dive Centre Bondi, Lets Go Surfing, Sydney Roosters, Service NSW and Second Nature.
Congratulations to all finalists!
Key Dates
Entries Open 5 August
Entries Now Close 16 September
Finalists Announced 3 October
People’s Choice Voting Opens 3 October
People’s Choice Voting Closes 1 November
Awards Night 25 November
| Beauty & Wellbeing | Business Woman of the Year |
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Blow Bar Co | Jane Turner, Gertrude & Alice |
| Childcare & Education | Construction & Trade |
|---|---|
Little Feet Early Learning & Childcare | JRConstructions |
| Creative & Digital | Fitness & Nutrition |
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100 Percent Dance | AGOGA |
| Healthcare & Medical | Hospitality & Entertainment |
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Bondi Dental | bellagio café |
| Professional Services | Retail & E-Commerce |
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Bondi Bike Shop | Bondi Bike Shop |
| Sustainability Excellence | Tourism & Leisure |
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Earthletica | Cobbold & Co |
| Young Entrepreneur of the Year | |
|---|---|
Giuliano Pessoa, Bondi Bike Shop |
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