GALLERY: Douglas Business Awards



Tuesday November 26th 2013

GALLERY: 2013 Douglas Business Awards

The who’s who of the Douglas Shire put their fashionable feet forward on Friday night, with a black tie crowd of just under 200 recognising excellence in local business at the fourth annual Douglas Business Awards ceremony.

The gala event, hosted by Newsport Publishing at Sheraton Mirage’s Glade Pavilion, rewarded the best of the best in 44 customer-voted categories, and six special categories judged by industry groups including the Douglas Chamber of Commerce, the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, Newsport Publishing, and PORT DOUGLAS Magazine.  

Douglas Shire Council Mayor-elect Julia Leu joined category finalists from sectors including tourism, accommodation, hospitality, arts, and trades and professional services.

Table 20 took out the song competition, which required correct identification of each song title and artist that played as award winners walked to the stage.  

Among the crowd-judged Best Dressed finalists, Junction Café’s Bryce Madgwick won for the lads, with his combination of red suspenders and a straw trilby. For the women, Harrison’s and Buccini’s Reina Patrick was voted best, with an on-trend animal print tank and lust-have high-waisted pants, reminiscent of stylish jodhpurs.

“I’d like to thank our sponsors, particularly Staging Connections, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas, Wine Divas (TeAro Estate’s ‘Joker’s Grin’), and PORT DOUGLAS Magazine,” said Newsport Publishing’s Managing Director, Sam Cullen.

He also thanked sponsors:

  • Ray White
  • Bolt, Burchill & Tranter Lawyers
  • Bolton Print
  • On The Spot Signs
  • Signature Staff
  • Port Home Loans
  • Douglas Chamber of Commerce
  • Radio Port Douglas
  • Channel 7

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Photos: Rosie Wang

Barbara, of Barbarella and Swan, and Jeanette, of Jungle Road.
Barbara, of Barbarella and Swan, and Jeanette, of Jungle Road.
Accepting for Barabarella & Swan.
Accepting for Barabarella & Swan.
Chelsea Mee.
Chelsea Mee.
A collection of awards on Table 5.
A collection of awards on Table 5.
Annetta Tantanis and Jessie Forrest.
Annetta Tantanis and Jessie Forrest.
Emma Groves, accepting on behalf of Kevin 'K-Star' Eldridge.
Emma Groves, accepting on behalf of Kevin 'K-Star' Eldridge.
Grant Law and Heather Beck.
Grant Law and Heather Beck.
Richard Lavender, aka The Demonised Ghoul, of The Haunting of Oak Beach.
Richard Lavender, aka The Demonised Ghoul, of The Haunting of Oak Beach.
Douglas Economic Development Group.
Douglas Economic Development Group.
David Cotton, of Raine & Horne.
David Cotton, of Raine & Horne.
Reina Patrick, of Harrison's and Buccini.
Reina Patrick, of Harrison's and Buccini.
Janina Doulidis, of Wellness@Port.
Janina Doulidis, of Wellness@Port.
Frank and Renee, of Wellness@Port.
Frank and Renee, of Wellness@Port.
Sam Cullen, of Newsport Publishing, Jeremy Nordkamp, of Peppers Beach Club, and Steve Oakley, of QT Port Douglas.
Sam Cullen, of Newsport Publishing, Jeremy Nordkamp, of Peppers Beach Club, and Steve Oakley, of QT Port Douglas.
Lara Stapleton, of Under Wraps.
Lara Stapleton, of Under Wraps.
Rhys Bawden with Sam Cullen.
Rhys Bawden with Sam Cullen.
Whileaway celebrates.
Whileaway celebrates.