Business Orange awards announce record number of finalists

A record number of finalists have been announced for the annual Business Orange awards, signaling rapid commercial growth and innovation within the region. A total of 124 finalists representing 77 local businesses have been named ahead of the ceremony scheduled for Friday, September 25, at Banksia in Orange.

Amy van de Ven, president of Business Orange, noted that the high volume of entries, including many new businesses, reflects the depth of talent in the local community. Due to the significant number of entries, the award categories have expanded to 24. Notably, the Excellence in Professional Services category was split into two divisions to accommodate the high level of competition.