Business Lismore has extended the deadline for the 2024 Business Awards to give local businesses more time to complete their entries.

Business Lismore Secretary Felicity Hyde told the Lismore App the end of the financial year left some business owners and managers with not enough time to enter this year's awards.

"We have had 40 entries and 20 pending, and we realise that this time of year is very busy for most businesses. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to get their entries in."

"It has been so long since we celebrated our incredible business community and acknowledge the hard work they put in day in, day out to service our community. This is the one time of the year when we can do that. We want as many entries as we can get and for everyone to let their hair down on the Awards night in August."

The Award Nominations closing date has been extended until 10am Monday, 15th July.

Entry into the Business Awards is free, and you do not need to be a current member of Business Lismore to enter. The entry criteria have changed since 2021, with no financial details required.

There is over 22 categories, including:

● Excellence in Retail and Personal Services

● Excellence in Trade, Construction & Manufacturing

● Excellence in Business & Professional Services

● Excellence in Health, Care & Wellness Industries

● Excellence in Agriculture & Primary Industries

● Excellence in Tourism, Recreation and Visitor Experience

"There is a category for everyone," Felicity added, "If you would like advice as to what would best suit your business, please get in touch."

The Lismore Excellence Awards will celebrate the Lismore community’s resilience and all the business communities’ achievements over the past few years.

The awards will be held on August 10 at the Lismore Turf Club. Entertainment will be by Supercheeze; MC for the event is Andrew Du from NBN; catering will be by the Secret Chef and special guest speaker John Heinke, CEO of Salary Packaging Australia.

This is the first in-person awards night since 2019. Business Lismore encourages all businesses, large and small, to nominate for an award.

Tickets and entries can be made through the Lismore Chambers’ website.