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2025 Finalists
We’re proud to introduce the finalists for this year’s Golden Crow Awards a celebration of the people, businesses and organisations driving our region forward. From innovative start-ups to long-standing local legends, these finalists showcase the strength and spirit of our business community.
Join us at the Golden Crow Awards Gala Night to celebrate their achievements and discover who will take home the top honours. Book your tickets now!
Outstanding Employee
Sponsored by Macarthur Real Estate Agency
The Outstanding Employee Award recognises an inspirational employee who has demonstrated a passion for their role and a commitment to their workplace and the community.
Marty Hosie from Natrad Wagga
Taylor Smyth from Bidgee Strawberries & Cream
Bryanna Fox from LEAP Strategies
Paul Davis from Daimler Trucks Wagga
Outstanding Young Business Leader
Sponsored by Centacare Southwest NSW
The Outstanding Young Business Leader Award recognises an inspirational business leader aged 35 or under who has demonstrated a commitment to their workplace, industry, and the community through leadership
Grace Mattingly from Street Slamin Dance Centre
Jeremy Kanck from GTES
Jessica Geppert from Storytold Studio
Malik Abdur Rehman from Daimler Trucks Wagga
Outstanding Business Leader – 20 Employees and Under
Sponsored by Mercure Wagga Wagga
The Outstanding Business Leader Award recognises an inspirational business leader aged 36 years or over who has demonstrated a commitment to their workplace, industry, and the community through leadership, whilst providing mentorship to others.
Kylie Cashen from Bidgee Strawberries & Cream
Mackenna Powell from Mackenna Powell Insurance
Daniel Pullen from Wagga Par 3 & Driving Range
Maggie Orman from Orman Solicitors
Outstanding Business Leader – 21 Employees and Over
Sponsored by Mercure Wagga Wagga
The Outstanding Business Leader Award recognises an inspirational business leader aged 36 years or over who has demonstrated a commitment to their workplace, industry, and the community through leadership, whilst providing mentorship to others.
Matt Watts from Pearl Home Care Murrumbidgee
Steven Wait from Thomas Bros
Shane Lutze from Cresco Australia
David Warren from Daimler Trucks Wagga
Employer of Choice – 20 Employees and Under
The Employer of Choice Award recognises a business that has implemented strategies and initiatives to create a stimulating and supportive workplace environment.
Employer of Choice – 21 Employees and Over
The Employer of Choice Award recognises a business that has implemented strategies and initiatives to create a stimulating and supportive workplace environment.
Outstanding Community Organisation
The Outstanding Community Organisation Award recognises an organisation that works to improve the social, cultural, or environmental wellbeing of the community.
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Sponsored by Charles Sturt Campus Services
This Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award recognises businesses that address the needs of a diverse community, including seniors, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disability. An inclusive business facilitates the needs of all its employees and customers.
Excellence in Innovation
The Excellence in Innovation Award recognises a business that has implemented innovative solutions for new and existing needs through the introduction or improvement of a product, technology, or application that impacts the wider community.
Kids I Can: Coordinated Developmental Supports
Excellence in Sustainability
Sponsored by Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
The Excellence in Sustainability Award recognises a business that has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable business practices and is working to reduce the impact of its operations on the environment.
Outstanding New Business
Sponsored by Regional Australia Bank
The Outstanding New Business Award recognises a start-up business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the potential to achieve future success.
Excellence in Micro Business
Supported by Wagga Wagga Business Chamber
The Excellence in Micro Business Award recognises a business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience.
Kids I Can Coordinated Developmental Supports
Excellence in Small Business
Sponsored by WDF Accounting + Advisory
The Excellence in Small Business Award recognises a business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience.
College of Nursing Education & Training Australia
Excellence in Large Business
Sponsored by Southern Cross Austereo
The Excellence in Large Business Award recognises a business that has effectively driven growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies implemented to achieve business success and/or resilience.
International Hotel Wagga Wagga
Outstanding Visitor Experience
Sponsored by Wagga Wagga City Council
The Outstanding Visitor Experience award recognises a business that understands the importance of visitor engagement for a region’s economy and reputation. Entrants must demonstrate how their business showcases the region/community and how their offering is unique within their industry.
Excellence in Business Ethics
Sponsored by Gallagher
The Excellence in Business Ethics award recognises businesses that are implementing ethical practices within their businesses, creating a positive work culture/ environment and building business success.
College of Nursing Education & Training Australia
People’s Choice Award
Sponsored by Triple MMM
The Triple M People’s Choice Award celebrates excellence in customer experience and is the only category decided by the public