August 16
The inaugural Sunshine Business Awards
made quite the impression on Wednesday,
August 10, as businesses from across Sunshine
were celebrated and $42,000 in prizes was
awarded.
Organised by the Sunshine Business
Association, the awards were celebrated at a
gala event at Peony House, attended by 120
people.
SBA said 470 businesses and organisations
were in the running for the awards, with 12
winners across categories including fashion
and jewellery, business service, café and hair
and beauty.
The awards aimed to recognise small
businesses that survived the COVID-19
lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 and are now
“battling” through recovery.
SBA president Vu Du said the association
wanted to recognise and reward Sunshine’s
“best and brightest” businesses.
“Win or lose, our businesses were happy
to celebrate with the best, network and
collaborate in our first ever business awards.
“The 12 winners have demonstrated
exceptional leadership in their respective
categories and more importantly made a
positive impact within the community.
“In light on our current inflation and
struggles of many business during COVID
we hope that with this promotion will not
only provide recognition to the businesses/
community leaders for a job well done, but
to also share their insights on their success
stories so that other businesses can feel
empowered to do the same.”
The community was able to vote for their
favourite businesses between Wednesday,
June 1 and Sunday, July 31.
