The awards aim to celebrate the outstanding businesses and volunteers in the Camden Haven region.

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The announcement drew a gathering of around 25 local business owners and representatives.

Among those in attendance were Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams and Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor (Cr) Nik Lipovac.

“It’s an amazing initiative by the Chamber to highlight the very best of the Camden Haven, from Lake Cathie to Comboyne,” Cr Lipovac said.

“The Excellence Awards will bring the community together to celebrate their business success and acknowledge those incredible local volunteers.”

Unlike traditional business awards that focus solely on financial success, the Chamber’s Excellence Awards will celebrate businesses that demonstrate excellence, innovation and a commitment to their communities.

“Awards are more than how much money you made, they are about how you are helping your community,” a spokesperson for the Chamber said.

The awards will also recognise the invaluable contributions of local volunteers.

Instead of dividing the awards by industry category, the Excellence Awards will feature categories based on townships, spanning from Lake Cathie to Comboyne, with a special ‘neighbours’ section.

Guest speakers at the unveiling, Phil Cassegrain from Cassegrain Wines and Kelly Carter from Mortgage Choice, shared their experiences with business awards, highlighting the positive impact such recognition can have on a region.

By Luke HADFIELD