Friday night saw Gold Coast City’s smart young business stars step out in style to be crowned winners at the Gold Coast Business News Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, held at Jupiters Casino in Broadbeach.

Rewarding innovative ideas, dedication and contribution to the Gold Coast City economy, the Gold Coast Business News Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebrate business brilliance from young local leaders.

Jupiter’s filled up with more than 200 guests from the Gold Coast City business community for the gala dinner with MP, member for Southport and Assistant Minister of Planning Reform Rob Molhoek hosting the awards.

The awards covered eight categories, reflective of the diverse scope of Gold Coast City’s economy and business community and included Digital and Technology, Innovation, Manufacturing, Wholesale and Distribution, Professional Services, Property and Construction, Retail and Services, Student Entrepreneur and Tourism, Hospitality and Events.

Robina Group’s CityPods development was a proud sponsor of the event, with a Robina Group representative presenting the Property and Construction award to winners Theo Vairaktaris and Dallas Heale, founders of Usher and Son and DT Visions.

Robina Group congratulates Luke McNally from Mass Nutrition who took out the Gold Coast City Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Jellaine Ross from Cherry Blooms, who was awarded the trailblazer honours. Both of these exciting entrepreneurs have made a firm mark on the Gold Coast City economy, with their businesses characterised by exponential growth, rising revenue and soaring success.

For all the finalists and their entrepreneurial visions, visit Gold Coast Business News website and Twitter