The moment many have been waiting for is finally here! The Midsummer Night’s Dream is the spectacular theme for the Evolution Mining BOSCARS Business Awards to be held at the Forbes Services Memorial Club on 8th February.
This year the Evolution Mining BOSCARS promises to be a wonderful gala awards presentation to the businesses of Forbes.
The committee is rolling out 11 award categories that culminate in the coveted Business of the Year.
“Tickets are selling fast and with a limited number of tickets available, I am urging businesses, sponsors and individuals to purchase their tickets as soon as possible,” said Michael Jelbart, BOSCARS Committee Chairman.
The People’s Choice Awards -Tradie of the Year and the Most Popular Business have been well supported with a staggering 22 nominations in each category.
Find a list of the finalists below:
Excellence in Small Business (under 20 employees), sponsored by the Business Enterprise Centre, finalists are The Forbes Phoenix, Life Pharmacy Forbes, Mid West Pest Management, Flannery’s Pharmacy, Roylance’s Auto One, Forbes Small Engine Specialists, BWR Accountants and Advisers and Eyewear Specs.
The categories below have one or two finalists:
• Excellence in Business (20 or more employees) sponsored by BWR Accountants
• Excellence in Social Enterprise sponsored by Matthews Williams
• Excellence in Innovation sponsored by Forbes Advocate
• Employer of Choice sponsored by Crowe Horwath
• Apprentice or Trainee of the Year sponsored by VERTO
• Business Leader of the Year sponsored by Forbes Shire Council
Employee of the Year sponsored by Agriwest CRT: Anita Westley: Forbes Veterinary Clinic, Allan Brockman: Acheson’s Home Timber and Hardware, Lauren Hutchinson: Eyewear Specs, Jayne Whitworth: News On Rankin, Robyn England: Power Tools Plus and Michelle Grace: Flannery’s Pharmacy.
Young Entrepreneur (Age-35) sponsored by Roylance Auto One: Monique Pointon: Sweet Three Vintage Van, Adam Chudleigh: McCarron Cullinane Chudleigh, Stevie Skene: Homies & Co, Nicolas Taylor: Nic’s Garage, Kristen Woods: Kristen’s Dance Studio and Kate Ralph: Elevate Dance Studio.
Start Up Superstar sponsored by Flannery’s Pharmacy: Elevate Dance Studio, Forbes Thai Massage Centre, Made Of Fridays and Sweet Three Vintage Van.
People’s Choice: Tradie of the Year sponsored by Forbes Business Chamber: Monique Pointon, Wes Finn, Mark Webb, Abe Duggan, Ahsley Acheson, Ben Godden, Rodney Buckman, Jamie Loomes, Jack Geppert, John Burton, Scott Burton, Matt Bull, Brad McMillan, Anita Westley, Corey Hurford, John Betland, Jamie Brown, John Butler, Tom Maitland, Brett Stace, Harry Jones and Jack Reid.
People’s Choice: Most popular Business sponsored by WIN Television: Sweet Three Vintage Van, Little Extras Lifestyle, Roylance’s Auto One, News On Rankin, Forbes Services Memorial Club, Forbes Veterinary Clinic, Harry Jones Painting, Life Pharmacy Forbes, Sweet Treats, Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre, Forbes Family Dentists, Loomzys Fish and Fix, Forbes Toyota, Made Of Fridays, Forbes Railway Arts and Tourist Centre, Forbes Bake House, Homie and Co, Forbes Small Engines, Sugar Riot Events Forbes, Eyewear Specs, Blush Organic Beauty and Matt Bull Concreting.
Business of the Year sponsored by Evolution Mining: The BOSCARS Business of the Year is awarded to the most outstanding business which has demonstrated excellence across all areas of operation. The winner is selected from the winners of all categories.
“We are really excited with the response the awards have received this year. I believe we have received the highest number of entries in the awards history,” said Michael.
Tickets are available at https://www.123tix.com.au/events/2549/the-boscars