Born to Bake Greek in Eastlakes was named Business of the Year at the inaugural 2023 Bayside Local Business Awards gala evening at the Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach on Tuesday 17 October.
Other big winners on the night included:
- Jim Kouzoukas from Jeff Mills Auto Electrics and Mechanical in Banksia who won the Business Person of the Year Award
- Bayside Garden Centre in Kogarah took home the Inclusion & Accessibility Award
- Defy Design in Botany won the Sustainability Award
- Puppuccino Pet Spa Wolli Creek won the Youth Award
"I am proud that Bayside Council is now included in the highly successful Local Business Awards program," Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
"We appreciate the hard work of our Bayside businesses who provide vibrancy, employment, and services to our community. The inaugural 2023 Bayside Local Business Awards will help businesses increase brand awareness, attract new customers, and provide a well needed morale booster for employees."
Bayside Council was a major sponsor of the Awards, launched in partnership Precedent, to acknowledge the remarkable contributions made by our local small businesses.
Precedent own and manage the highly recognisable, respected Local Business Award brand currently used by 29 NSW Councils to recognising the success of their local business communities.
All businesses large and small across the Bayside Local Government Area were encouraged to enter.
Bayside Council is proud to congratulate the winners for 2023.
| Category Name |
Business Name |
Suburb |
| Automotive Services |
Southpoint Carwash & Detailing Hillsdale |
Kogarah |
| Bakery/Cake Business |
Born to Bake Greek |
Eastlakes |
| Beauty Services |
The Beauty Lab |
Arncliffe |
| Brewery/Distillery |
One Drop Brewing Co |
Botany |
| Cafe |
That Place |
Mascot |
| Early Childhood Centre |
The Green Elephant |
Rosebery |
| Education Service |
The Music Space |
Kogarah Bay |
| Fashion |
The Hired Edit |
Kogarah |
| Fast Food/Takeaway |
Nieos Grille Express |
Ramsgate |
| Fitness Services |
Bring It On Sports |
Sans Souci |
| Florist |
B&M Florist |
Monterey |
| Fresh Food |
Costi Seafood |
Hillsdale |
| Hairdresser |
Creativity By Geena |
Brighton-Le-Sands |
| Health Improvement Services |
Playsense OT |
Eastgardens |
| Hotel/Pub/Club |
The Intersection Tavern |
Ramsgate |
| New Business |
Amazon Berry Acai |
Kangaroo Point |
| Performing Arts |
Miss Fisher's Ballet Academy |
Pagewood |
| Pet Care |
Maroubra Veterinary Hospital |
Pagewood |
| Pharmacy |
Zainab's Pharmacy |
Kogarah |
| Professional Services |
Something Beautiful Remains Funeral Services |
Rockdale |
| Real Estate Agency |
MGM Martin |
Mascot |
| Restaurant |
La Bufala |
Mascot |
| Service & Trade |
Konnect Building Solutions |
Bardwell Park |
| Sole Operator |
Ellena Photography |
Arncliffe |
| Specialised Business |
Selene Atelier |
Carlton |
| Specialised Retail Business |
French Cargo |
Ramsgate |
| First Nations Business |
IndigiGrow |
La Perouse |
| Inclusion & Accessibility - Highly Commended |
Healthstin |
Sans Souci |
| Inclusion & Accessibility - Winner |
Bayside Garden Centre |
Kogarah |
| Sustainability - Highly Commended |
Vamos Bikes |
Mascot |
| Sustainability - Winner |
Defy Design |
Botany |
| Youth Award |
Puppuccino Pet Spa Wolli Creek |
Wolli Creek |
| Business Person of the Year |
Jim Kouzoukas from Jeff Mills Auto Electrics and Mechanical |
Banksia |
| Business of the Year |
Born to Bake Greek |
Eastlakes |
