Kevin Hogan (Page, National Party, Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House) Share this | Hansard source

I'd like to acknowledge the recent winners of the Clarence Valley Business Awards: Grafton Jacaranda Festival, Dimattia & Co, Bridge Knowledge Pty Ltd, Elite Brands, HoneyBee Hives, Lions Club of Maclean, Original Sound Lounge, Phytocopia Herbal Balms Australia, Your Choice Support Services and Provenance Propagation. Individuals who were recognised were Sharon Ross, who was named the Outstanding Employee of the Year; Natalie Porter and Jack Mooney, who were both named Outstanding Young Business Leaders; and Bethany Smith, who was awarded Apprentice of the Year. The major award of the night was won by Maclean Medical, who won Business of the Year, Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Small Business—part of the Maclean community since the 1950s. I want to congratulate and thank Haley Hodgson, the owner and director, and her team: Linda Goodwin, Maxine Percival, David Richards, Hamish McPherson, Samuel Schuler, Cassandra Holland, Rachel Bennett, Jessica Blackmore, Rebecca Connolly, Jessica Rooks, Rebecca Marker, Lucy Rogers, Sophie Goodwin, Jennie Bunworth, Jessica Zibbens, Lucy Rogers and Mairi McSweeny. Again, congratulations to all the winners. From reports that I've heard, it was a wonderful night for all the wonderful small businesses doing great work in the Clarence Valley.

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