Imagine his jubilation at the end of the night when his name was called out again, this time as the winner of the ‘Business Person of the Year’.
“My legs were trembling,” he said.
“I just couldn’t believe it since there were 40 or so outstanding business leaders of big companies and I didn’t even know I’d been nominated for that category.”
Taking over the Earlwood business that was started by his Dad Andrew, Arthur and son-in-law James who joined the business about four years ago, specialise in creating traditional and modern Greek and Cypriot desserts.
The passionate pastry chef says it’s definitely in the blood.
“Our customer base is growing all the time,” he said.
“I would be here 24 hours a day if I could, I love it that much and I still come to work excited to be here everyday.”
Another winner who was in total shock, Effie Nicol’s Yellow Brick Road Earlwood business took out the Professional Services category.
The first-time finalist, let alone winner, said she couldn’t believe it and was still pinching herself.
“I was up against such stiff competition and am so happy to win,” she said.
“I think we provide excellent customer service, we go above and beyond every time and are always focused on helping the community.
“To receive acknowledgement for our effort is lovely.”
Dial Up Plumbing owners Ben and Miriam Harb weren’t even present to hear they had won ‘Business of the Year’ as they had booked a wedding anniversary trip previously but their team was there to hear the news.
“We got the updates via the phone and were definitely surprised and humbled,” Miriam said.
“We’re a family business and everyone is over the moon; it’s great all of our hard work and always wanting the best for our customers has paid off.”
The winners are…
Automotive Services
OMG Tyres, Revesby
Bakery/Cake Business
Trianon Cake Shop, Earlwood
Beauty Services
Nailed by Amelie, Canterbury
Butcher
Kahil Meats, Bass Hill Plaza
Cafe
YOUIES, Belmore
Early Childhood Centre
Jenny’s Kindergarten, Padstow
Education Service
Image Australian Modern Academy, Bankstown
Fashion
Shivan Seven, Bankstown Central
Fast Food/Takeaway
CHA Point Revesby, Revesby
Fitness Services
Integrated Fitness, Campsie
Florist/Gift Services
Belfield Blooms, Belfield
Fruit & Vegetable Shop
Earlwood Growers Market, Earlwood
Hairdresser
House of Hair Extensions, Punchbowl
Health Improvement Services
Tender Loving Care Disability Services, Bankstown
Jewellery Store
Angus & Coote, Bankstown Central
Legal Services
DF Legal, Padstow
Manufacturing
Joinery Masters, Bankstown
Most Inclusive Employer
Lil Hideout Cafe, Bankstown North
New Business
La Cucina Bistro, Clemton Park
Performing Arts
Bollard School of Dance, Bankstown
Pharmacy
Pharmacy 4 Less, Bankstown Central
Physiotherapy
UniquePhysio, Bankstown
Professional Services
Yellow Brick Road Earlwood, Earlwood
Real Estate Agency
Richard Matthews Real Estate, Georges Hall
Restaurant
Mancini’s Pizzeria Cafe Restaurant, Belfield
Service & Trade
Dial Up Plumbing, Kingsgrove
Sole Operator
Sweet Dreams Sydney, Padstow
Specialised Business
Aldawli Printing Australia, Canterbury
Specialised Retail Business
SHN Sydney Health & Nutrition, Condell Park
Youth Award
LJ Hooker Bankstown, Bankstown
Business Person of the Year
Trianon Cake Shop, Earlwood
Business of the Year
Dial Up Plumbing, Kingsgrove
