A HIGH quality list of six finalists has been assembled for a new category addition to this year's Albury-Wodonga Business Awards which will be announced at a gala event at the Albury Entertainment Centre next month.
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They are chef David Kapay, make-up artist Felicity Cahill, IT specialist Jeff Quinn, business consultant Kylie Smith, conveyancer Peta Stewart and veterinarian Renee Pigdon.
Dr Pigdon's practice Petfocus Vetcare is also a finalist in the excellence in health, education and disability miss category, excellence in innovation category and excellence in commercial, professional and business services category.
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Ms Stewart's business is also a finalist in the commercial, professional and business services category and outstanding micro business category.
"As always we're thrilled with the calibre of the entrants," business awards steering committee chairman David Koschitzke said.
"The dedication and commitment they put into their applications is certainly appreciated, but it is also of benefit to the entrants because it gives them the opportunity to consider their businesses closely."
The finalists: Health, Education and Disability: Icaria Health, Petfocus Vetcare, The Scots School, Wodonga TAFE.
Retail: Auski Albury, Harrington Hair.
Innovation: NutriSoil Biological Solution, Petfocus Vetcare.
Employer of Choice: Dog Education Centre, The Personnel Group.
Not for Profit/Community: Murray Valley Sanctuary Refugee Group, Upper Murray Family Care, Winemakers of Rutherglen.
Young Business Entrepreneur: Kelsey Hatherall, Zac Hayes.
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism: Lake Sambell Caravan Park, Mantra Albury, Miss Amelie, River Deck Café.
Commercial, Professional and Business Services: Dog Education Centre, HA Accounting, Peta Stewart CPC, Petfocus Vetcare.
Medium/Large Business: Blacklocks Lavington, Malibu Boats Australia, The Personnel Group.
Small Business: HA Accounting, Harrington Hair, Icaria Health, MP Training and Recruitment, NutriSoil Biological Solution, Tonkin Plumbing.
Micro Business: Artisan House of Photography, Brow Couture by Sandy/Brow Pro, Hot Response First Aid Training and Consultancy, Made by Me Market, Peta Stewart CPC, The Tranquil Room.
New Business: AW Commercial Real Estate, Choice Finance Specialists, Spotto Consulting, Townsend Veterinary Clinic.
The awards night is on July 26.
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