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A RECORD number of finalists have been announced in what is shaping as one of the biggest community events of the year at the 2025 Ballina Shire Business Awards.<\/p>\n

The Ballina Chamber of Commerce runs the event and has named 74 finalists across 21 different categories.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the gala dinner and awards presentation are now on sale with the event to be held at Ballina RSL Club on Saturday, August 2.<\/p>\n

Aged care facilities, banks, clubs, disability support groups, healthcare providers, salons and pubs have all been nominated for awards.<\/p>\n

The major awards include Business of the Year, Excellence in Large Business Award and Excellence in Business and Professional Services.<\/p>\n

There are also awards for community organisation, hospitality, retail and visitor experience.<\/p>\n

“Interest in this year’s business awards has been unprecedented resulting in a record number of finalists across 21 categories,” Ballina Chamber of Commerce executive officer Jon Dickson said.<\/p>\n

“It’s a big event now and a great opportunity for so many of our businesses to get some recognition.”<\/p>\n

The awards are designed to reward excellence in business, foster innovation, and encourage a focus on sustainability.<\/p>\n

It aims to highlight the hard work of staff and owners from a range of businesses over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

The award categories represent the diversity throughout the region with support from Business NSW.<\/p>\n

Visit ballinachamber.com.au<\/a> to purchase tickets and see the full list of award nominees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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