Jessica Evans, from The Hummingbird Music Studio, Tuncurry will line-up with six fellow finalists in the outstanding young business leader section.

The business also has been named a finalist in the outstanding start-up along with fellow Tuncurry businesses, BlueKee Pty Ltd.

Stroud-based R&R property will line up against seven contestants in the excellence in small business.

It is an exciting time for the business on the Mid North Coast as they are recognised for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the local economy, Business NSW Mid North Coast regional director, Kellon Beard said.

NSW Business Awards recognise growth, entrepreneurship, and celebrates business success and resilience.

"It's been an incredibly challenging number of years for many businesses and continues to be so, but these awards are a wonderful opportunity to showcase the ingenuity, strength and resilience of Mid North Coast businesses," Mr Beard said.

"Whilst we generally expect to see finalists from our main centres on the Mid North Coast, we are excited to see finalists from our smaller communities including Urunga, Medowie, Telegraph Point and Moorland.

Winners of the 2022 Mid North Coast NSW Business Awards, will go on to represent the region at the State Business Awards to be held in Sydney in November.

"Based on the calibre of this year's finalists, I expect that our regional winners will again do very well at the State Business Awards," Mr Beard said.

Winners will be announced at a Gala Dinner and Award Celebration on Friday, September 9 at Sails by Rydges at Port Macquarie.

2022 Mid North Coast NSW Business Awards Finalists

Outstanding Employee

Outstanding Young Business Leader

Outstanding Business Leader

Outstanding Start Up

Excellence in Micro Business

Excellence in Small Business

Excellence in Large Business

Excellence in Innovation

Excellence in Sustainability

Employer of Choice

Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion

Outstanding Community Organisation

Outstanding Chamber of Commerce

Mid North Coast Business of the Year

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