After their triumphant return last year, the Eurobodalla Business Awards are back and bigger than ever.
With even more nominations in 2025, our judges had their work cut out.
Last year's winner for Excellence in diversity and inclusion, Jan Frikken of JJJ Oriental Store in Batemans Bay, says the awards are a valuable opportunity for small businesses to get exposure.
"Marketing your own business can be hard, so being a finalist is good publicity."
The official awards ceremony gala will take place on Saturday 14 June at the Bay Pavilions where winners will be announced. Ms. Frikken, for one, will be coming along to support the event and soak up the vibe.
"Council put in a lot of effort to make it special, so it doesn't matter if you're nominated or not. It's an opportunity to support each other and make friends."
As for the finalists themselves, Jan has some advice.
"You're all winners so keep working hard. And don't forget to prepare your speech just in case. Last year I had to make mine up on the spot!"
A huge congratulations to the 2025 finalists.
Outstanding community organisation finalists
- Eurobodalla Meals on Wheels
- People of Action, Rotary Club of Moruya
- The Family Place
Excellence in diversity and inclusion finalists
- Ness Shannon, Active Art
- Starfish Deli, Batemans Bay
Outstanding indigenous business finalists
- Dream-time Entertainment
- Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health & Community Services
Excellence in micro business finalists
- Love of Garden Design
- Oakleigh Farm Cottages
- TravelManagers - Jessic Bennett
Excellence in small business finalists
- Narooma Bridge Seafoods
- Unlocking Rocky Trails in Eurobodalla, Rocky Trail Entertainment
- Southbound Escapes
Excellence in large business finalists
- IRT
- Yumaro
Outstanding new business finalists
- Clyde's Equine Bodywork
- Salty Magazine
- Southern Mobile Meat
Outstanding visitor experience finalists
- Narooma Oyster Festival
- River of Art Festival
- The Wild Rose Florist, Moruya
Outstanding young business leader finalists
- Charlotte Jenkins, Clyde's Equine Bodywork
- Rebecca Mylan, Moruya Waterfront Hotel
- Jade Griffiths, Narooma Kinema
Tickets to the awards ceremony go on sale Wednesday 29 May, 9am from TicketSearch Online.
