Celebrating local excellence
EDITORIAL In 2023, the Central Coast has once again proved that it is a hotbed of talent and achievement, with residents from various fields clinching numerous state, national and international…
Awards
Naughty Noodle Fun Haus up for two major awards
Awards success could be in the immediate future for the Central Coast’s Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, which has been announced as a finalist in the Performing Arts category of the…
State win for CWA cooking whiz
Woy Woy CWA member, Amy Scott, has won her first Land Cookery competition at state level – and she couldn’t be more chuffed. Scott took first prize at the recent…
Recognised for LGBTQ+ inclusion in healthcare
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has taken two awards at the inaugural Australian Pride in Health and Wellbeing Awards. The awards recognised a variety of role models, allies and…
More local builders rewarded for excellence
Central Coast builders have taken out a number of categories at the 2021 HIA-CSR Hunter Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards. Recently presented virtually, the 21st annual awards celebrated the…
Marketplace creator a resilience awards finalist
Fountaindale based Freelance Web Designer; Sarah Britz, will be recognised at the Resilience Australia Awards for her work in creating the Spend With Us Marketplace. Britz and her Spend With…
Good sports a chance for local clubs to shine
Nominations are now open for the Good Sports Awards, offering local clubs a chance to gain national recognition for building a healthy and inclusive sporting environment as well as cash…
Aged care workers recognised
Dementia Australia acknowledged the hundreds of thousands of people working in the Aged Care Industry on Aged Care Employee Day on August 7. Dementia Australia CEO, Maree McCabe, said the…
Coast business nominated for What’s On 4 Kids awards
Central Coast children’s event entertainment business, Storybook Party Co, has been nominated for three categories in the Australian 2021 What’s On 4 Kids Awards. The kids’ party venue and mobile…
The Entrance voted number 10 tourist destination in Australia
The Entrance has ranked number 10 as one the country’s most favourite tourist destinations in the Aussie Town of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, the travel website…
Junior lifesaver awards for Tarah Bryers and Jonathan Hall
LIFESAVING – A busy weekend for Surf Life Saving Central Coast ended with by achievements by a number of young nippers across two major junior events. Two young members of…
Exceptional volunteers honoured in new portrait exhibition
Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) has launched a new portrait exhibition to honour exceptional local volunteers, past and present. Opening on October 30, the exhibition features professional photographs of VCC’s 2020…
Animal Care Facility wins two awards
Central Coast Animal Care Facility (CCACF) was in the spotlight this October, winning two awards for its work in rescuing and taking in animals. After being nominated by CommBank employee,…
Mastello and Blake named finalists in the AusMumpreneur Awards
Hamlyn Terrace’s Christine Mastello and Wyong’s Emma Blake have been named finalists in the AusMumpreneur Awards. The awards celebrate Australian mums achieving outstanding success in business and are designed to…
Singer-songwriter one of five local Mum-preneurs
Five Central Coast businesswomen have been named as finalists in the prestigious AusMumpreneur awards, with the winners to be announced at the end of August. Running since 2009, the awards…
Shelly Beach SLSC has best night ever at Awards of Excellence
The best and brightest among the Coast’s dedicated surf lifesaving movement were honoured over the long weekend when Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) held their 2019-20 Awards of Excellence….
Mingara Athletics Club named Country Club of the Year
Mingara Athletics Club has taken out two top awards at the Athletics NSW 2020 Club Awards. The club was named Country Club of the Year for its efforts over the…
Eight awards for cheese factory
The Central Coast’s Little Creek Cheese has taken out eight awards at the 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show as part of the Royal Easter Show. Sue Parsons,…
Wyong SES volunteers awarded long service and National medals
Wyong MP, David Harris, has congratulated members of the Wyong SES Unit on being awarded the long service medal at the Central SES Awards Night. He spoke in State Parliament…
Wyong SES Unit members honoured
Several Members of the Wyong SES Unit were honoured for their enduring commitment to keeping the community safe at the recent Central Coast SES Awards Night. During the evening, long…