Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Regional Transport and Roads)—Congratulations to all the Maitland businesses who were successful at the recent Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards. Morpeth Family Medical Practice's Dr Laxmi Nahar was named Business Woman of the Year, congratulations Laxmi. Rutherford's Network ICT was named Online Business of the Year and managing director Shane Meister was highly commended in the Business Leader of the Year category. Gillieston Heights Telethrive was also highly commended in this business category. The Mai-Wel Group took out the not-for-profit Business of the Year award and Chisholm based business Get Fit for Life was named Health Services Business of the Year. Rutherford's RAS Training and Services won the Trades & Industry Business of the Year and Thornton's Connect Cleaning Group were highly commended in that category also. Picture This! Custom Framing was the winner of the General Business of the Year award and was highly commended in the Customer Service – Whole Business category. Congratulations also to Evolution Hair Co who were highly commended in Personal Services. These outstanding businesses have been recognised for their commitment to providing excellent service, innovative products, and outstanding customer experiences. They truly embody the spirit of our community.