The New England Care 2025 Glen Innes Business Awards were held on Saturday night at the Glen Innes and District Services Club, recognising excellence and dedication across the local business community.
Organised by the Glen Innes Business Chamber, the awards aim to highlight the achievements of individuals, businesses, and organisations that contribute to the growth and vitality of the Glen Innes region. The evening brought together a wide range of industries, from hospitality and retail to agriculture, community services, and sustainability.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement of Sweetie Pies Bake Shop as the 2025 Glen Innes Business of the Year, with the award presented by Gavin McCarney of New England Care. The business also took home the People’s Choice – Hospitality award earlier in the night.
Taylors Livestock and Heavy Haulage NSW Business Awards
| WINNER | RUNNER UP | |
| Outstanding Employee Under 24yrs | Layne Foran (The Coffee Incident) | Maddison Cooke (Glen Innes Preschool) |
| Outstanding Employee 24yrs and over | Draw – Shannon Winter (Moveology New England) & Zachary Willis (Glen Innes Golf Club) | Psyche Symons (New England Care) |
| Outstanding Business Owner 35yrs and under | Matthew Velcich (Country Wide Property) | Dimity Newsome (Timbs Pharmacy) |
| Outstanding Business Owner over 35yrs | Halie Elliott (Innerbella Beauty) | Draw – Luke Taylor (Taylors), Peter Annetts (AMH) |
| Excellence in Sustainability | Lotus Herefords – Old Farm Pastoral | GLENRAC |
| Outstanding Community Organisation | Glen Innes Preschool | Reach Out Toy Library |
| Outstanding Sporting Organisation | Glen Innes Rugby League Club | Glen Innes Elks |
| Outstanding New Business or Start Up | Highlands Earthworks and Fabrication | Grid Social |
| Outstanding Visitor Experience | Bens Falls Retreat | Deepwater Brewing |
GIBC Award of Recognition
| Winner | Smart Trailers |
Graham Constructions People’s Choice Awards
| WINNER | RUNNER UP | |
| Agribusiness | Norco AgriSolutions | Draw – Say and Co Rural, Grazag |
| Accommodation | New England Motor Lodge | The Great Central Hotel |
| Beauty and Wellbeing | With Love Beauty Co | Innerbella Beauty |
| Creative and Freelance | Latenight Pottery | Desert Moon Creative Arts Space |
| Health and Medical | Moveology New England | New England Care |
| Hospitality | Sweetie Pies Bake Shop | The Great Central Hotel |
| Professional Services | Roberts + Morrow | Country Wide Property |
| Retail | The Sage and Clover | Raindrops and Lollipops |
| Trade and Manufacturing | Angus Ross – Josh Jenner Plumbing | Cookies Concreting |
2025 Glen Innes Business of the Year
Sweetie Pies Bake Shop
The Glen Innes Business Chamber praised all nominees and winners for their contribution to the community and encouraged residents to continue supporting local enterprises throughout the year.
