Warren Lappen – Category Judge
For over two decades, I’ve helped businesses grow by managing key accounts, developing client-centric strategies, and delivering personalised service across agriculture, small to medium business, and public sectors. My passion is building trusted relationships and offering customised, practical solutions. I’m focused on adding value at every step. Driven by purpose, people, and community—and pride myself […]
Angela Larkin – Category Judge
Angela Larkin is dedicated to supporting the Albury Wodonga business community. Through her work at Sisley Services, she delivers business events, including conferences, while also working as a Recruitment Officer. Angela is an active leader in the region, currently a committee member of Business Women Albury Wodonga. She has previously served as a committee member […]
Steve Bowen OAM – Category Judge
Steve is the Managing Director of Bowen’s Entertainment and has won many business and performance excellence Awards over the past 40 years perfecting his craft as a business owner, professional MC & DJ Entertainer. Steve has an infectious and energetic performance style that has seen him MC & DJ for all ages across Australia and […]
Nick Barr – Category Judge
Nick Barr is a qualified Insurance Broker who started in the industry in 1999 and has had roles in Broking, Underwriting and Claims. Nick joined HIB Insurance Brokers in 2008 and manages the insurance needs for a wide variety of client’s operating in industries such as freight transport/warehousing, amusement & entertainment, manufacturing, food wholesaling/retailing, professional […]
Edwena Dixon – Category Judge
Edwena Dixon is the Director and Senior Mortgage Broker at Pinpoint Finance, the winner of 14 industry awards, and the finance mentor to a growing cohort of high achieving Australians. With a background at the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, combined with a lifelong fascination for ‘playing’ with money and specifically with property and finance, Edwena […]
Peta Stewart – Head Judge
Peta Stewart, an accomplished entrepreneur, author and business mentor, brings over 16 years of experience to her role as Head Judge of the business awards. Following the highly successful Albury Wodonga Business Awards in 2024, which saw record entries, Peta is proud to return to lead the judging panel again in 2025. Peta launched her […]
Lucy Percy – Category Judge
Lucy Percy is the Founder and Principal Lawyer of Head and Heart Estate Planning, a boutique legal practice based in Albury, NSW. She practices exclusively in wills and estates law with 14 years of experience, Lucy is known for her empathetic and educational approach, helping families navigate complex estate planning issues with clarity and confidence. […]
Emma Hargreaves – Category Judge
Emma is a proud Albury Wodonga local now bringing her talents to Regent Cinemas as their Sales Manager. After building her business FurMumma from the ground up over six years, Emma was thrilled to be crowned with the Outstanding Young Business Entrepreneur Award in 2021. Having experienced firsthand the incredible boost that comes from community […]
Naming Rights Sponsor and Dates Announced for 2025 Albury Wodonga Business Awards
Albury Business Connect and the Albury Wodonga Business Awards steering committee are proud to announce that Optus will return as Naming Rights Sponsor for the 2025 Optus Albury Wodonga Business Awards, reaffirming its commitment to recognising and celebrating excellence across the local business community.
Most Outstanding Business and the 2024 Optus Albury Wodonga Business Awards Hall of Fame Inductee Announced
Pictured above: 2024 Most Outstanding Business recipient, Footsteps Podiatry IN A record-breaking year for the Optus Albury Wodonga Business Awards, Footsteps Podiatry has been named Most Outstanding Business, while Helen Spittal, Director of Albury Freight Distribution Centre, is this year’s Hall of Fame inductee. Four hundred thirty guests, including the 73 finalists, gathered together on […]
