09/07/2026
We’re excited to share that Your Choice Support Services Clarence Valley has been recognised as a finalist in seven categories at the 2026 Clarence Valley Business Awards. 💛🏆
Even more special, our amazing Kara Hickson has also been named a finalist for Outstanding Employee. We are incredibly proud of her and everything she brings to our team and the people we support every day.
A huge thank you to our participants, families, staff and the wider community for your trust and support. These nominations reflect the dedication of our entire team and the wonderful people we have the privilege of working alongside.
Whether we take home an award or not, we’re looking forward to enjoying the evening with our team, celebrating how far we’ve come, and recognising everything we’ve achieved together. Sometimes it’s important to pause and appreciate the journey, and we’re excited to do just that.
Congratulations to all of the other finalists. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all on the night! 🥂✨
🏆 CLARENCE VALLEY BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS 🙌🏼
With over 140 nominations across all categories this year the field was strong and competitive, and we wholeheartedly congratulate all businesses and individuals on their nominations. It’s now time to celebrate the incredible businesses, people and innovation that make the Clarence Valley thrive! Thank you to everyone who has entered The Clarence Valley Business Awards this year!
Clarence Valley Business Awards 2026
TICKETS LIVE NOW!
📍 Yamba Bowling Club
⏰ Doors 6:00PM
📆 SAT 25 JULY
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/CVBA2026
This is a collaboration between our local Chambers Grafton Chamber of Commerce, Maclean District Business Chamber, Business Yamba and Business NSW.
SPONSORS 👏🏼
Clarence Valley Council, South Grafton Ex Servicemens Club, Yamba Bowling Club, Jempire Events, LATSYRC, Grafton Shoppingworld, Findex Grafton, Serco Asia Pacific, Northern Pathways, Sunshine Sugar, Ochre Health and Wicks and Parker
MEDIA PARTNERS 📻 📰
Radio 2GF Grafton - Maclean - Yamba
FM 1047
FM 103.1 Loving Life
Clarence Valley Independent
Clarence Valley Community Information
My Clarence Valley
✨ CONGRATULATIONS FINALISTS ✨
2GF
Aaron Dewhurst - CUC Clarence Valley
Aaron Roessler - Grafton & District Funerals
Adam Thompson - Clarence Correctional Centre Serco
Ashley Albert Performing Arts
Australian Medicinal Herbs
AveNüPlus
Blair and Sons Engineering Contractors Pty Ltd
BODYROCK Fitness
Buckleys Music Group
Buzz Business Boosters
Choices Flooring Grafton
Clarence Correctional Centre Domestic Services Team
Clarence Harvest Celebration
Clarence Valley Community Information
Clarence Valley Counselling
Clarence Valley Sweepers
Coastal Digital
Coffs Clarence Protective Services
Coldstream Gallery
CUC Clarence Valley
DIMATTIA & CO
Emily Fairweather - Spectrum Signs Yamba
Excellence Thriving through Diversity
Exhale Yamba Bath house & Spa
Fitted Golf
FM104.7
Forget Me Nots
Free the Coconut
Glenn Barcicki -Choices Flooring Grafton
Grafton & District Funerals
Grafton District Golf Club
Grafton Help Towing
Grafton Heritage Brewing Co.
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Haley Hodgson - Maclean Medical, Maclean Radiology, AveNüPlus, Halind Health
House VanChaos Gallery
Jackson Whitney
Jesse Dean Langford – Sunshine Gardens and Cleaning
Kaitlyn's Starlight Tutoring
Kara Hickson - Your Choice Support Services
Kerrie Di Mattia - DIMATTIA & CO GROUP
Key Community Group
Leanne Campbell - Exhale Yamba Bath House & Spa
Lions Club of Maclean Return & Earn
Liz Bailey Speech Pathology Pty Ltd
Maclean Bowling Club
Maclean Medical
Maddison Jones - AMMO Hair and Beauty
Melissa Cockbain - Shaping Outcomes
Michael Kinahan - Grafton District Golf Club
Northern Rivers Ultrasound & Imaging Yamba
Omnitide
OMR Massage
Original Sound Lounge
OSP Automotive & Marine PTY LTD
Pathways MMA & Jiu Jitsu
Patrick Brennan - Bucked Up
Pigface Farm
Pivotal Support and Coordination PTY LTD
Polaris Marine Dockyards
Provenance Propagation
Rebecca Marker - Maclean Medical
Sarah Heath - CUC Clarence Valley
Shaping Outcomes
Shayne Sutherland - SURF CAMP DOWN UNDER
Solahart Grafton
Spectrum Signs Yamba
Sunline Fencing
The Hive Sessions
The WanderPreneurs Co.
Tina Kelly - Grafton District Golf Club
Tradies Bookkeeping & Admin Pty Ltd
Wade Grainger - Recover and Refresh
Yamba Surf Life Saving Club
Yamba Wholefoods
Your Choice Support Services Clarence Valley
