Bulahdelah Chamber wins 2017 Hunter Business Awards Bulahdelah, Wootton, Nerong Myall Coast News News Of The Area Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 6, 2017 Bulahdelah Chamber President John Sahyoun and Hunter Business Chamber President Jonathan Vandervoort. BULAHDELAH Chamber of Commerce and Tourism was named the best Chamber in the region at the 2017 Hunter Business Awards last week. Modern Media: Advertise with News Of The Area and you get your ad in 1) in Print, 2) on the News Website (like this ad), and 3) on our Social Media news site. A much more efficient way to advertise. Reach a HUGE audience for a LOW price TODAY! Call us on 02 4983 2134. Or media@newsofthearea.com.au[/caption] Or CLICK FOR ADVERT QUOTE Almost 600 people attended the gala presentation ceremony, where the Chamber was recognised for its achievements in representing the Bulahdelah business community. Accepting the award on behalf of the Chamber, President John Sahyoun thanked the local community for their support. “The work of a volunteer organisation is no easy task, and getting to this point would have been impossible without the support of our community and the many organisations and individuals in our town,” he said. “We have been challenged with multiple obstacles, and given our limited resources, we have done what many have considered impossible.” The awards are regarded as Australia’s most prestigious regional business awards and were presented in 10 categories, with the University of Newcastle and Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club amongst the winners. North Coast Holiday Parks at Hawks Nest Beach was also recognised as a finalist for excellence in customer service. Hunter Chamber CEO, Bob Hawes, said the awards recognise excellence across the region. “The winners clearly demonstrate the superb work of organisations and individuals who are leading the way in making the Hunter a place where business and innovation thrive,” he said. The Bulahdelah Chamber will now progress to the state finals which will be held in Sydney later this year. By Daniel SAHYOUN Jane Nicholls from the NSW Business Chamber with Bulahdelah Chamber President John Sahyoun. Hunter Business Chamber CEO Bob Hawes, Bulahdelah Chamber President John Sahyoun, Jane Nicholls from the NSW Business Chamber and Hunter Business Chamber President Jonathan Vandervoort. Duncan Burck from the NSW Business Chamber and Bulahdelah Chamber President, John Sahyoun. Bulahdelah Chamber President John Sahyoun celebrates at the Hunter Business Awards Ceremony.