Recognition for leading business owners

Businesses from around Western Australia have been recognised as leaders in their industries after Telstra announced the Best of Business award winners. 

Telstra today announced the WA winners for the 2023 awards, which are aimed at celebrating and recognising small and medium-sized businesses.

The winners were judged on the impact their business had on industries vital to Australia’s economic and societal growth.

Happiness Co, led by Business News 2019 40under40 winner Julian Pace, was among the six winners announced.

The Victoria Park-based business is a social enterprise with the goal of tackling social problems, reducing suicide rates and improving the wellbeing of communities.

Mr Pace’s business won the building communities and championing health category.

The winner of the accelerating women award was The Little Bar Cart, which is an indoor and outdoor bar service for events and celebrations.

The most innovative business was Protective, which is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of protective equipment for safety hazard identification and accident prevention.

Winyama Digital Solution was awarded the Indigenous excellence award for its work in the digital solutions space.

Common Ground Trails took home the outstanding growth award for its business specialising in trail consultancy for mountain bike and walking facilities.

The promoting sustainability award was won by The Bod Society, which is a sustainable skincare brand packaged and made with natural, vegan and earth-friendly ingredients.

Telstra retail and regional executive Amanda Hutton said the company was proud to recognise the WA winners.

“To be recognised as a state winner in the Telstra Best of Business Awards is an incredible achievement, and we hope this provides each business with a well-deserved moment of celebration for the amazing work they are doing in their community,” she said.