Winners of the NAB FCA NSW/ACT 2013 Excellence in Franchising awards were announced during a gala dinner at Sydney’s Four Points by Sheraton on Friday, 14 June.

A thrilled Debb Meyer of Narellan Pools took out The Franchise Woman of the Year title, an award she said really highlights that woman can do anything.

“This award is representative of the things women can achieve. We really can do extraordinary things. Determination and self belief is something I’m really passionate about,” she said.

Meyer went on to say her success is a credit to the support she has received throughout her career in the franchising industry. 

Wollongong based Fastway Couriers franchisee Anthony Hamod received the Franchisee of the Year – two or more staff award, an accolade that will be shared with his staff. “They’ll feel like they’ve won this right along with me. They’ve all already been text,” he said. 

Adam Moody of Wendy’s Supa Sundaes earned himself the Field Manager of the Year title, and for the second time business partners Anthony Stahl and Daniel Mesiti received the Multi-Unit Franchise of the Year award.

The pair own Boost Juice Bars in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood, as well as a Salsa’s Fresh Mex Grill site in the Chatswood Chase shopping complex.

Stahl and Mesiti said the submission process proved incredibly beneficial. “It allowed us to think about each individual part of our business in more detail.

“It gave us a really great snapshot of where we’re at. The submission is quite thorough. When you identify gaps in your business, you want to chase them. It keeps you looking to the future,” they said.

Fiona and Danny Harvey from Narellan Pools south coast/Illawarra received the Franchisee Community Service award. 

Each NSW/ACT has been named a finalist in the NAB FCA National Excellence in Franchising Awards, which will be held at Jupiters Hotel and Casino on Tuesday, 22 October at the culmination of the National Franchise Convention.