Get Ready to Shine: The 2025 Central Coast Visitor Economy Awards Are Here!
Forget long-winded award applications – this year, it’s all about celebrating your tourism success live! The 2025 Central Coast Visitor Economy Awards are flipping the script, bringing a fresh and exciting way to showcase the best of our region’s tourism operators. Coasties Mag is stoked to be the official media partner, and we’re here to make sure every local business gets the recognition it deserves!
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What Makes These Awards Different?
Instead of filling out endless online submissions, entrants will pitch their success stories live at a Regional Showcase Day in front of expert judges, media, and their peers. Think of it as your moment in the spotlight – a chance to highlight what makes your business incredible while making valuable connections.
Finalists will also receive one-on-one professional pitch coaching, ensuring you walk away with game-changing public speaking and business communication skills. It’s not just an awards program; it’s a growth opportunity for local businesses ready to take things to the next level.
More Than Just a Trophy …
The winners won’t just score bragging rights (although, let’s be real, that’s pretty great). Six finalists will also secure a place in the Central Coast Council’s Tourism Excellence Program, valued at $2,000 each! This initiative helps businesses craft, sell, and deliver top-tier tourism experiences, strengthening our local visitor economy in the process.
Key Dates & How to Enter
🏆 Nominations close: Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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🎤 Regional Showcase Day: Friday, 30 May 2025
✨ Winners announced at the Gala Ceremony: Thursday, 4 July 2025
With 16 categories up for grabs, there’s a category for every business making waves in the visitor economy. Categories include;
- Outstanding Outdoor Experience
- Luxury Escape
- Food & Beverage Experience of the Year
- Outstanding Connection to Country
- Outstanding Food Experience
- Outstanding Beverage Experience
- Outstanding Business Event Venue
- Excellence in Wellness Experiences
- Outstanding Festival & Event …. and so many more!
So, Coasties, if you’re a tourism operator or business looking to celebrate your hard work and put your business on the map, now’s the time to enter.
For more info and to submit your nomination, visit Business NSW’s website.
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