The 2025 Central Coast Business Awards lit up Mingara on Friday 12 September, bringing together business leaders, innovators and community champions from across the region. Hosted by Gina and Matty from Star 104.5, the evening was a proper celebration of the passion and drive that make the Central Coast more than just a pretty place to live.
There were 16 categories in the Central Coast Regional Business Awards this year, recognising businesses of all sizes – from micro-businesses and startups through to large organisations and community groups – as well as four dedicated Visitor Economy Awards. Together, they showcased the diverse ways local businesses are powering our local economy.
And Coasties Mag was proud to be part of the celebrations! Tash and Nikki had the honour of presenting the awards for Outstanding Food Experience and Outstanding Beverage Experience on the night – categories close to our hearts, as we actively champion the food and beverage scene on the Central Coast, and have wonderful relationships with these businesses.
2025 Central Coast Business Award Winners
Business of the Year — 4id Solutions
Outstanding Young Business Leader — Naomi Bennett, Evolve Psychology Services
Outstanding Business Leader – 20 Employees and Under — Michael Seton, Seton Family Lawyers
Outstanding Business Leader – 21 Employees and Over — Paul Barnett, Mingara Leisure Group
Outstanding Community Organisation — Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre
Employer of Choice – 20 Employees and Under — Seton Family Lawyers
Employer of Choice – 21 Employees and Over — Allcare Nursing and Community Services
Outstanding Employee — Bill Collett, Australian Reptile Park
Excellence in Micro Business — Iris Lodge Alpacas
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion — Allcare Nursing and Community Services
Excellence in International Business — 4id Solutions
Excellence in Innovation — Signarama Tuggerah
Excellence in Sustainability — Signarama Tuggerah
Excellence in Small Business — Refreshing Pool Services and Installations
Excellence in Large Business — Australian Reptile Park
Visitor Economy Award Winners
Outstanding Food Experience — Angel Sussurri
Outstanding Beverage Experience — Firescreek Botanical Winery
Everyone’s Welcome Award (Accessible Tourism) — Mollies Farm
Excellence in Luxury Escapes — Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
The night showed just how strong and diverse our local business community really is, and how closely the visitor economy and broader Coastie businesses are linked. Both play a massive role in creating jobs, opportunities and keeping our region thriving, and that in itself deserves to be celebrated!
A huge congrats to all the winners and finalists. Your hard work and passion make the Central Coast such a brilliant place to live, work and play, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate you.
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