2023 IMB BANK
ILLAWARRA BUSINESS AWARDS
Glitz & Glamour
The 2023 IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards embraced the theme of “Glitz & Glamour”, shining a spotlight on the best of the best companies and individuals the Illawarra region has to offer.
More than ever before, our region’s prospects across an expanding range of sectors – and in small and medium enterprise particularly – are thriving, and the 2023 finalaist are a showcase of the many businesses grasping those opportunities.
With a remarkable turnout of attendees, the night's festivities showcased the region’s remarkable growth across a diverse spectrum of industries.
2023 Winners
Hysata
2023 Business of the Year
Sponsored by IMB Bank
Jemma Tribe - Nowra Community Food Store
Outstanding Business Leader
Sponsored by The Illawarra Mercury
Jane Curran - Curran Plumbing & Electrical
Outstanding Young Business Leader
Sponsored by Shellharbour City Council
Christine Cross - The Cram Foundation
Outstanding Employee
Sponsored by The WIN Network
Symbio Wildlife Park
Excellence in Large Business
Sponsored by University of Wollongong
Sprout Scientific
Excellence in Small Business
Sponsored by South32 Illawarra Metallurgical Coal
Aquilla Fishing Charters
Excellence in Micro Business
Sponsored by Kiama Municipal Council
Green Gravity
Outstanding Start-up
Sponsored by Port Authority of New South Wales
Greenacres Disability Services
Outstanding Community Organisation
Sponsored by Warrigal
Sicona Battery Technologies
Excellence in International Business
Sponsored by NSW Ports
The Illawarra Hotel
Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by BlueScope
IPAR Rehabilitation
Excellence in Workplace Culture
Sponsored by Peoplecare Health Insurance
Hysata
Excellence in Innovation
Sponsored by Wollongong City Council
Highlands Drivesafe
Excellence in Customer Service
Sponsored by IOH Health
Jamberoo Action Park
Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality
Sponsored by Destination Wollongong
Hysata
Excellence in Tech
Sponsored by Scalapay
With Thanks to our Sponsors
We would like to acknowledge the generosity of our partners, sponsors, and everyone who lent their support to bring together this important community event.
Our principal partner IMB Bank has been helping people achieve their financial goals for 140 years. Their ongoing support of the Illawarra Business Awards demonstrates an unwavering commitment to our region and we thank them for their backing over the past seven years.
