Council congratulates Hawkesbury Local Business Awards 2024 winners
Hawkesbury City Council is pleased to congratulate the 33 winners of the Local Business Awards for 2024.
Many residents gathered together for a merry night of celebration at the awarding ceremony held at the Windsor Function Centre, celebrating the region’s locals and businesses.
Mayor, Councillor Les Sheather, presented many of the awards held on Wednesday, 13 November, including:
- Youth Award – Molly Whitaker, the Pilates Affect
- Business Person of the Year – Cathy Stevenson, Cathy Stevenson & Associates (lawyers)
- Business of the Year – The Y NSW Hawkesbury Oasis (aquatic and recreation centre)
- Community Access and Inclusion Award – In2Motion (allied health)
“Running a business has its own unique set of challenges. It’s not for the faint-hearted and usually the people who make a success of business are both passionate about what they do and are willing to take personal risks,” Mayor Sheather said.
“Two hundred and sixty-one local businesses received award nominations this year, which is a great effort by the community in recognising our local businesses. I congratulate all of the nominees and winners for their extraordinary achievements.”
Hawkesbury City Council sponsored the 2024 Access and Inclusion Award this year, won by allied health providers In2Motion. The award recognizes local businesses making practical efforts to enhance opportunity, accessibility, and inclusion for the Hawkesbury community.
Mayor Sheather said, “When businesses make even small changes to the way they operate, it can make a big difference to the lives of people with disability.”
Last year, Bray Building Pty Ltd claimed the highly sought-after ‘Business of the Year,’ while Monique Calagno from Mousse & Co won the ‘Business Person of the Year.’
In 2022, the Windsor-based hair boutique was also the ‘Business of the Year’ and the best in the ‘Hairdresser’ category.
See the complete list of award winners below.
| Award category | Winner |
| Agricultural Business | Gourmet Herbs |
| Antiques, Art, Crafts and Gifts | Guy Stuff |
| Automotive Services | Roll On Automotive |
| Bakery/Cake Business | Cookie Craft |
| Beauty Services | Jessica Vegas Professional Hair & Makeup Artist |
| Café | 50three Cafe & Patisserie |
| Early Childhood Centre | Blue Wren Child Care Centre |
| Fashion | Cotton Candy Clothing |
| Fast Food/Takeaway | Boost Juice – Richmond Marketplace |
| Fitness Services | The Y NSW Hawkesbury Oasis |
| Florist | Angel’s Florist |
| Fruit & Vegetable Shop | Richmond Fruit Market |
| Hairdresser | Ash Hair – Bligh Park Shopping Centre |
| Health Improvement Services | Hayek Chiropractic Care |
| Home Furniture/Electrical | Known For Lounges |
| Hotel/Bottle Shop/Bar | Clarendon Tavern |
| Most Inclusive Employer | G & R Fabrication |
| New Business | Inside Out Home Cleaning Services |
| Performing Arts | United Performing Arts |
| Pet Care | Hooked on Hounds |
| Pharmacy | Blooms the Chemist – Windsor Marketplace |
| Professional Services | Aaron Legal Solicitors |
| Real Estate Agency | McGrath Estate Agents – Hawkesbury |
| Restaurant | Lochiel House |
| Sole Operator | Sharyn’s Upholstery |
| Specialised Business | Blossom Hair Body Face and Wig Boutique |
| Specialised Retail Business | Regency Horse Floats |
| Tourism & Accommodation | Flight Centre – Richmond Marketplace |
| Trade Services/Hardware | Christou Homes |
| Youth Award | Molly Whitaker, The Pilates Affect |
| Business Person of the Year | Cathy Stevenson, Cathy Stevenson & Associates |
| Business of the Year | The Y NSW Hawkesbury Oasis |
| Community Access and Inclusion Award | In2Motion |
