Blue Mountains News

Lithgow Council is excited that the Libraries are finalists in the Outstanding Community Organisation Award category, which recognises organisations that work to improve the social, cultural, and environmental wellbeing of the community though numerous programs and activities.

On the Libraries being announced as a finalist, Library Coordinator Sharon Lewis said “All Lithgow City Council Libraries are respectful, welcoming spaces for people from all areas of the community. Library staff work hard to support the community and provide inclusive programs that appeal to all ages and abilities, so to be named as a finalist is very rewarding for our team”.

The Council is also pleased to see how strongly the Lithgow LGA is represented in this year’s business awards across many categories.

Zig Zag Railway CEO Daniel Zolfel is in the running to take home the Outstanding Young Business Leader Award, in recognition of his hard work in re-invigorating the Zig Zag Railway as a must-see regional tourism destination.

Westfund, who are one of our region’s leading employers are in the running for two awards. Westfund Dental Care Centre is in line for the Excellence in Innovation Award and Westfund Health Insurance in the running for the Excellence in Large Business Award.

Three local businesses have been named as finalists in the Excellence in micro business category - Mountain Mist Honey, Pretty Party People and Savage Speech Pathology.

Tablelands Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy is up for the Excellence in Small Business category.

It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our local businesses that drive innovative products and services in our region.

Council wishes all finalists the best of luck in their award categories and hope that all the Lithgow businesses achieve success.