The 33rd Annual WSABE Gala & Ceremony
Greater Western Sydney leadership was on show at the 33rd Annual Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence Gala.
Winners for the 33rd Annual Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) platform, founded by the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, were announced on Friday the 13th October, 2023. The evening commenced at 5:15pm and was proudly hosted at the luxurious Doltone House in Western Sydney. Nearly 700 of Greater Western Sydney’s key professionals, businesses, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs came together in a shared celebration, showcasing Australia’s third-largest economy, the Greater Western Sydney region.
Hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Media Personality and Sports Presenter, Stephanie Brantz, the 2023 WSABE Awards Gala was a fine dining experience interlaced with segments from the Baker Boys Band, and multiple addresses by government and key stakeholders, including Luke Magee, President of Parramatta Chamber, and Rosa Bellissimo, Chair of WSABE.
The 2023 WSABE winners were conferred across 12 dynamic award categories, recognising excellence across a broad range of industries and fields.
It was a great pleasure to welcome you at the 33rd Annual WSABE Gala and celebrate the accomplishments of the Greater Western Sydney business community under the theme GLITZ & GLAM.
WSABE 2023 Gala welcomed Stephanie Brantz as our Master of Ceremonies. Stephanie Brantz is a sports presenter, commentator and reporter, who has worked with ESPN, SEN 1170, the ABC, Nine and Fox Sports. She is chair of the DFAT Sports Diplomacy Advisory Council and a director of Football NSW.
WSABE was pleased to welcome and announce The Hon. Chris Minns MP as our Key Note Speaker in 2023. Chris Minns is the current premier of New South Wales since 28 March 2023. He has been the leader of the New South Wales branch of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) since June 2021 and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the division of Kogarah since 2015.
WSABE 2023 Gala was thrilled to welcome Maria Kovacic Liberal Senator for New South Wales. Senator Maria Kovacic has worked across the commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has a particular interest and expertise in governance, finance, small business, and community engagement. Maria served as the Liberal Party (New South Wales Division) President, leading the organisational wing of the party.
The WSABE Gala Experience
TARAS HARP
WSABE was pleased to share the amazing talent of Taras. A talented musician based in Sydney who specialises in composition and electrifying harp performances. Our guests were treated to the enchanting melodies of his electric harp, filling the atmosphere with beautiful sounds. Taras has been featured on Buzzfeed, Xplore Sydney, Humans of Newtown and in a Foxtel commercial.
BAKER BOYS BAND
‘High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!’ The Baker Boys Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters. They are there to increase the rhythm of an event with the help of music! The Baker Boys are a premium, customisable 3 to 14 piece band specialising in high-energy music for festivals, weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
Adam Axford
Adam Axford is a magician, wordsmith & author. Presenting on stage or performing in the crowd, Adam creates impossible moments that connect, inspire and blow people’s minds. Growing up in an entrepreneurial home Adam worked in the family business since a child, primarily as a stall-holder in street markets across London.
Consistent Government Engagement
On an annual basis, the WSABE Gala secures representation from key leaders at a local, state and federal level. Over the years WSABE welcomed speaking engagements from the below parliamentarians and key leaders.
The Hon. Dr. Geoff Lee MP
Former Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Member for Parramatta, Minister for Corrections
An Unforgettable Experience
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