Published: 16 June 2025

Katungul Aboriginal Corporation took out top honours at the Bay Pavilions on Saturday night, being awarded Eurobodalla’s overall Business of The Year as well as Outstanding Indigenous Business. Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher says it was a fitting win for the healthcare organisation.

“Across the shire with services ranging from general practice to social and emotional-wellbeing programs, Katungul is more than a health clinic – it’s a cultural connector and community powerhouse, led and staffed by mob for mob,” the Mayor says.

The winner’s announcement capped off a night celebrating the innovation, impact and old-fashioned hard work to be found across Eurobodalla. And the black-tie crowd didn’t hold back, applauding industry leaders, grassroots changemakers and upcoming talent alike.

“Fabulous to see Charlotte Jenkins of Clyde’s Equine Bodywork wrangle both the Outstanding Young Business Leader and Outstanding New Business awards. Her tears of joy were contagious,” says Mayor Hatcher.

“The Outstanding Visitor Experience went to the Narooma Oyster Festival for the second year in a row, with Excellence in Small Business awarded to Rocky Trails. From micro ventures to major employers, our winners list shows the range and richness of work being done across Eurobodalla.”

Award winners from select categories now progress to the regional Far South Coast Business Awards, with potential to represent the region at October’s NSW Business Awards in Sydney. Mayor Hatcher says the night was less about formalities and more about celebrating grit, growth and good business.

“It’s recognition for the risk-takers, the problem-solvers, the early-risers and late-finishers who keep the local economy thriving and community connected,” Mayor Hatcher says.

“Thank you to our major sponsor CommBank who made the night possible. Mr Bold Catering Co. dished up the region’s best, Alex Clark’s acoustic styling set the mood, and the night ended with a full-throttle All The Fuss bringing the house down."

2025 Eurobodalla Business Award winners:

• Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion – Ness Shannon, Active Art
• Excellence in Large Business - Yumaro
• Excellence in Micro Business - Oakleigh Farm Cottages
• Excellence in Small Business - Unlocking Rocky Trails in Eurobodalla, Rocky Trail Entertainment
• Outstanding Community Organisation - People of Action, Rotary Club of Moruya
• Outstanding Indigenous Business - Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services
• Outstanding New Business - Clyde’s Equine Bodywork
• Outstanding Visitor Experience - Narooma Oyster Festival
• Outstanding Young Business Leader - Charlotte Jenkins, Clyde’s Equine Bodywork
• Business of the Year – Katungul Aboriginal Corporation Regional Health and Community Services

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