Large field for business awards

The Peninsula Business Awards has attracted nominations of more than 120 local businesses.

"Nominations for the awards have now closed after a huge response," said Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

The Gala Business Awards Dinner will be held on October 15 at the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club.

Mr Wales said that the boundaries for award eligibility were extended this year to include Wagstaffe, Hardy's Bay and Empire Bay.

"We are really delighted with the huge increase in nominated businesses over previous years.

"This reflects the strong growth in business activity and patronage by locals," Mr Wales said.

"It is vitally important that those businesses return their assessment sheets to the event management company, Coast & Country Meeting & Events, for a chance to become the Business of the Year," Mr Wales said.

Sponsors for this year's Awards are Resi Mortgage, SeaFM, 2GO, The Central Coast Express Advocate, Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, Travelworld at Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, Retravison at Woy Woy and Umina, Bimbadgen Estate Wines and Gosford Council.

The awards night will start with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and canapes served on arrival.

This will be followed by a two-course dinner with entertainment by G'Day Hollywood Productions.

Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased directly from the club or by calling 4341 4353.

Press release, September 28 Sandra Kerr, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce