I congratulate all 15 Blacktown City Local Business Awards winners in my electorate and across the Blacktown local government area, which has about 27,000 businesses.

Of the hundreds of nominees, the winners were Better Vision, BODYTEC Skin Bar, Children First, Cincotta Discount Chemist, Donut Tempt Me, Family Vets Western Sydney, Flowers by Jody, Harvey's Social, Innovync, Lander Mitsubishi, McGrath Estate Agents, Mozemo Craft, Rebel Sport, Volcanos Steakhouse and Workhorse Staffing.

From health improvement services to fast food, from restaurants to motor vehicles, there is a lot to be proud of this year.

A special congratulations goes to Jody McCure, owner of Flowers by Jody, who not only won the award for Blacktown's most outstanding florist/plant retail store but also was named the 2024 Business Person of the Year.

I congratulate all of the winners.