Winner of the Fitness Services category, Claudine Alame, is also celebrating after only launching F45 Training – Merrylands in December 2020.
“It’s our first award and we feel very honoured and excited,” she said.
“We’ve tried to create a real fun environment where people feel like they belong.
“The other secret to our success is that we never repeat a workout, everyday is different, there’s just so much variety and no chance of ever feeling bored.
“It’s 45 minutes in and out with a full-body workout and just as effective for beginners as athletes.”
An old hand at winning, Pacific College of Technology’s Pradip Dhakal has taken out the Education Service Award which is his seventh.
“It was a surprise to win again but we pride ourselves on our consistency,” he said.
“Training a range of multicultural students, our focus is to give each student the best start they can in the Australian workforce.
“We also went above and beyond during the pandemic, supporting our students wherever we could and allowing them to study and work from home.
“We are thrilled with yet another award recognition for our efforts.”
Fast Food/Takeaway category winner Hanine Remaili of El Farouge Charcoal Chicken in Guildford, is celebrating her second business award win.
“Our customers always enjoy a high level of service from start to end,” she said.
“Our food is consistently high quality too and our premises extremely clean.
“I’m lucky to have such wonderful staff and also want to thank our loyal customers.”
Auburn’s Sydney Wide Collision Centre has taken out the Automotive Services category and Operations Manager Lachlan Adams says they could not be more thrilled and excited.
“It’s really something to be proud of, especially with the challenges of the past two years,” he said.
Best hairdresser wins ‘Business of Year’
WHEN International Barber’s name was called out as winner of the Hairdresser category in the Cumberland Local Business Awards, owner manager Gokmen Tanak thought that was it.
Imagine his surprise moments later when it was announced that International Barber had also won the Business of the Year category.
“It was a complete shock and we thank our loyal customers for voting for us,” he said.
“We have been dedicated for over 50 years to empowering men to look and feel fantastic, to give them the confidence and self-esteem to take on any situation in their stride.”
Rare for a regular barber, Gokmen’s services also include facial treatments, skin lasering and hair straightening options.