On pages 22 and 23 of today’s issue, you will find all of the finalists in the 2023 Fraser Coast Business and Tourism People’s Choice Awards.

Well in excess of two-hundred local business and businesspeople were nominated for the awards project across sixteen broad categories.

Now it all comes down to you. You need to vote.

Positive customer feedback and recognition are invaluable for local businesses. They serve as powerful endorsements that bolsters a company’s reputation and growth.

When customers like you, take the time to provide positive feedback, it boosts the morale of business owners and employee, which is a great story for our region.

Word-of-mouth recommendations are a driving force for local businesses, and happy customers are more likely to share their ‘job well done’ experiences with friends and family.

Acknowledging the importance of customer feedback and recognising local businesses is a win-win, fostering a sense of community and economic growth.

Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy.

They create jobs, foster innovation, and infuse unique character into the Fraser Coast.

Supporting small businesses means supporting entrepreneurship, diversity, and resilience, all of which contribute to a vibrant and sustainable economic landscape.

Locally owned businesses boost the local economy by creating jobs and retaining revenue within our local community.

We all have a part to play in nurturing a sense of community, preserving unique character and fostering relationships. Local businesses offer a uniquely personal service and contribute to sustainability in the place we choose to call home.

You can cast your vote at the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism People’s Choice Awards Facebook page, or on our Hervey Bay Advertiser website.