Two businesses in the Highlands have been announced as finalists for the 2020 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards.
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Argyle Professionals in Moss Vale and PepperGreen estate have been nominated for Resiliance in Small Business and Excellence in Customer service, respectively.
Adam Zarth, Executive Director of the Illawarra Business Chamber, said that the 2020 awards program had attracted a record number of entrants and that the standard of submissions was particularly high despite the tough business condition facing the business community.
"We've received an overwhelming response to this year's awards, and I'll take this opportunity to congratulate everybody who entered and particularly our finalists on their strong submissions," said Mr Zarth.
The 2020 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards are a celebration of resilience as well as excellence in business and recognise the achievements of business professionals across the region.
Entries were assessed by a panel of independent judges, who following a rigorous assessment of written entries and virtual interviews, decided upon a total of 72 finalists across 11 award categories.
"Our finalists are a great cross-section of businesses, ranging from sole traders to large employers, and reflect a wide range of industries across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands," Mr Zarth said.
"We'd like to congratulate all entrants, particularly the 72 finalists who will now progress to the final interview stage of judging. Special recognition is due to our Auditor of Judges, Warwick Shanks, who is again overseeing a highly rigorous judging process.
"In an extraordinarily challenging year for businesses across the region, it has been more important than ever for all of us to share in stories of business resilience.
"This year's program theme, 'An Evening Under the Stars', symbolises the businesses who, despite challenging conditions, are shining brighter than ever."
The 2020 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards black-tie gala ceremony will be held on Friday October 16 at the WIN Entertainment Centre.
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