Lismore Business Awards

JOEL Jensen received a standing ovation when his construction company was named the Business of the Year at the 2024 Lismore Business Excellence Awards on Saturday night.

It showed the high esteem held for the team at Joel Jensen Constructions, who were instrumental in Lismore’s flood recovery. The team picked up a total of five awards.

Hosted by Business Lismore (Lismore Chamber of Commerce) at the Lismore Turf Club, the event brought together more than 270 people to celebrate excellence, innovation and resilience in the local business community.

It was the first time since 2019 that the award ceremony was held in person – it was held online in 2021.

 

“It’s great to see people coming together to celebrate all we have achieved over the past four years,” Business Lismore secretary Felicity Hyde said.

“It was a positive night that showed increasing confidence in Lismore.”

Ms Hyde said the award night celebrated excellence in business but also gave business owners the chance to network and boosted the local economy.

“It’s helped the economy. A lot of people stayed in town, bought outfits, and had lunch and breakfast. It was a successful night,” she said.

Ms Hyde said the positive response to Mr Jensen’s award win was overwhelming.

“Joel is exceptional – the work he does. He’s willing to help anyone, anytime. Well done to Joel,” she said.

 

Winners

Excellence in Retail & Personal Services – Mel’s Melting Moments Gift Shop

Excellence in Trade, Construction & Manufacturing – Joel Jensen Constructions

Excellence in Business & Professional Services – Connect Business Solutions

Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness Industries – Lismore Discount Drug Store

Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness Industries – Stepz Fitness Lismore

Excellence in Tourism, Recreation & Visitor Experience – Lismore Lantern Parade

Outstanding Employee – Gavin Mulcahy, Bridge Knowledge

Outstanding Business Leader – under 20 employees – Joel Jensen, Joel Jensen Constructions

 

Outstanding Business Leader – under 21 employees – Damian Chapelle, Newton Denny Chapelle

Outstanding Employer of Choice – under 20 employees – Joel Jensen Constructions

Outstanding Employer of Choice – over 21 employees – Newton Denny Chapelle

Excellence in Innovation – Local Sounds Radio

Excellence in Sustainability – Cleanaway Pty Ltd

Excellence in Sustainability – Summerland Bank

Outstanding Community Organisation – Our House

Outstanding Community Organisation – Women Up North

 

Outstanding Visitor Experience – Invercauld House

Outstanding New Business – 187 Cantina Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion – Social Futures

Excellence in Micro Business – Jim’s Termite and Pest Control Lismore

Excellence in Micro Business – Flourish Gallery/Studio

Excellence in Small Business – Joel Jensen Constructions

Excellence in Large Business – Connect Business Solutions

Business of the Year – Joel Jensen Constructions.

To see photos, go to studio.thenewcamerahouse.com.au.