Innovative IT solutions company Dynamic Business Technologies has taken out the top prize at this year’s Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.
The recent gala presentation held at Belmont 16s proved a memorable occasion for the Warners Bay-based enterprise, which also took out the Employer of Choice (20 or less employees) category, while founder Nathan Franks won the Outstanding Business Leader award for a business with fewer than 20 employees.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said DBT had developed a culture of innovation and inclusivity since its launch 18 years ago.
“Nathan’s dedication to his staff, his mentorship and the community involvement of his company demonstrate this company’s outstanding contributions to the IT industry and beyond,” Kay said.
CoastXP, which launched a new Lake Macquarie-based sightseeing and whale watching vessel earlier this year, won the Outstanding Visitor Experience award, narrowly beating Matt Hall Racing’s aerobatic thrill-rides.
Acclaimed waterfront restaurant 8 at Trinity won the Excellence in Large Business award and the coveted Origin Energy People’s Choice Award, decided by a public online vote.
Cr Fraser said the 350-seat venue “redefines the benchmark of how Lake Mac can develop world-class hospitality landmarks”.
“The ongoing transformation of that site is a sign of the changing times in our city and marks a positive shift away from fossil fuel-based industries towards a much more diverse workforce,” Cr Fraser said.
The Car 2 Home Project, which provides a safe place for people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in cars, won the Outstanding Community Organisation category.
The charity also provides access to toilets, showers and kitchen and laundry facilities to help support people in need.
Cr Fraser said the awards recognised the tireless efforts and shared vision for success across thousands of businesses in Lake Mac.
“All our finalists and winners have played a vital role in that success story, and it is their hard work and dedication that help make Lake Macquarie a place where businesses can invest, grow and thrive,” Cr Fraser said.
This year’s awards were sponsored by Dantia, Origin Energy, Newcastle Herald, Charlestown Square, Lake Group Strata, NGM Group, Umwelt, University of Newcastle, Atune, Hunter Water, Lake Mac Holiday Parks and Ramsay Health Care.
Here’s a complete list of the 2024 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards winners:
- Employer of Choice – 20 or less employees: Dynamic Business Technologies
- Employer of Choice – 21 or more employees: Lake Group Strata
- Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion: Flying Colours Education
- Excellence in Innovation: Definiti
- Excellence in Large Business: 8 at Trinity
- Excellence in Micro Business: Andersen Pest Services
- Excellence in Small Business: Design Anthology
- Excellence in Sustainability: Aware…the social design project
- Outstanding Business Leader – 20 or less employees: Nathan Franks, Dynamic Business Technologies
- Outstanding Business Leader – 21 or more employees: Melanie Bird, Lake Group Strata
- Outstanding Community Organisation: Car 2 Home Project
- Outstanding Employee: Alexander McCallum, Lakes Custom Computers
- Outstanding New Business: Telethrive
- Outstanding Visitor Experience: CoastXP
- Outstanding Young Business Leader: Jye Rimmington, Rimmington Legal
- Business of the Year: Dynamic Business Technologies
- People’s Choice: 8 at Trinity
IMAGE | Winners celebrate at the awards ceremony
