Judges say the finalists of the 2024 Business Distinction Awards epitomise Logan City’s greatest qualities.
The finalists – spanning more than 20 categories, from construction to media – were today announced by the Logan Chamber of Commerce.
Local business leaders Aki Sihto and Paulette Oldfield are two of six judges who chose the finalists.
The winning businesses will be announced at an awards night in September.
Ms Oldfield said the finalists displayed both innovation and diversity.
“World-first technology is happening right here in Logan,” she said.
“The diverse culture that we have here brings an amazing level of skill from all over the world.
“It’s not just homegrown – people are bringing those skills and they are teaching our young people.”
Ms Oldfield is the director of the Mini Farm Project, and formerly worked in Logan City council’s city transformation team.
She said it was important to “put a spotlight” on innovative businesses.
“When you drive around Logan, you see big sheds, but you don’t know what’s happening in them,” Ms Oldfield said.
“The Logan Business Distinction Awards is important because it shines a light on those businesses.”
Mr Sihto, president of the Beenleigh Yatala Chamber of Commerce, said the calibre of businesses this year was outstanding.
“There were so many entries that drive strategy from location in Logan, and leverage the Logan community,” he said.
“I was amazed by the amount of innovation that goes on in Logan – new products, new services, new delivery methods.”
The awards night is on Friday 13 September at the Logan Entertainment Centre.
The finalists of the 2024 Business Distinction Awards are:
Automotive & Transport: Action Automotive Repairs; Barnabus Coach and Charter; K & G Automotive Car Servicing & Repairs; Shamrock Limousines and Corporate Cars.
Beauty & Bridal: Born Pretty Hair & Beauty Pty Ltd; Hedz Up Hair & Beauty; The Flower Crew Originals.
Building and Construction: ALLInspect Qld Fencing Specialists; Unifold Holdings Pty Ltd; Uziel Services.
Business to Business: Adopt a Beehive; B & C Plastics; KWP Studios; TechPath Pty Ltd.
Creative Industries: Krysti Kendall Photography; Rapt with Resin Tracey’s Tender Loving Care.
Education: Adopt a Beehive; Bee All Natural; John Paul College; The Y Trade Skills Centre.
Employment & Training: BDR Fitness Pty Ltd; John Paul College; Y Schools Qld – Logan Campus; The Y Skills Trades Centre.
Entertainment: Laser Tag in a Box; Sally Terare.
Health & Wellbeing: 5Fold Limited; BDR Fitness Pty Ltd; Bee All Natural; Live Fit Gym Pty Ltd.
Hospitality & Events: Extraction Artisan Coffee; Flamin’ Grillas Low and Slow; Lions @ Springwood; Simply Beans Coffee Roast Specialists.
Home Services: Checkmate Pest Control; OMGrazing; Preferred Care Nursing Agency; Think Feel Thrive.
Manufacturing & Production: B & C Plastics; Bunji Enterprises; Graphic Concepts Signs Etc; Unifold Holdings Pty Ltd.
Media & Advertising: Krysti Kendall Photography; KWP Studios Ranking Australia.
Medical & Healthcare: Choice Dental – Browns Plains; Fizzio for Life; Preferred Care; Physiotherapy Innovations.
Not for profit: 5Fold Limited; Defenders for Hope; Logan Basketball; The Rotary Club of Beenleigh.
Professional Services: Choice Dental – Browns Plains; Fizzio for Life; Logan Physio; Physiotherapy Innovations.
Real Estate: DMH Real Estate t/a LJ Hooker Flagstone; The Picket Fence Media; EResidential.
Retail: Live Fit Gym Pty Ltd; Park Ridge Animal Hospital; Simply Beans Coffee Roast Specialists.
Technology: ICT Innovations; Infinity Pathology Ranking Australia; TechPath.
Trade Services: ALL Inspect; Goldline Glass T/A True Blue Glass; Queensland Fencing Specialists; Uziel Services.
Tourism, Trade, Outdoor Leisure: Bayside Wake Park; Extraction Artisan Coffee; MiniFarm Project.
Vet Services: Park Ridge Animal Hospital; Pet Pamper Shed.
