Hotbods scoop awards

HOTBODS Creatures has been named the Enterprise of the Year in the Belmont Small Business Awards.

The company produces a range of soft toy-like, reheatable child’s comforters. It also won the export award.

About 70 per cent of the company’s sales are made overseas – particularly in Japan. This year sales to Japan have exceeded $1.2 million.

Other overseas markets include Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, France and the UK.

The Canadian market is being explored and exports there are expected to commence by November.