Mr ALISTER HENSKENS (Wahroonga) (20:03): The Wahroonga electorate has an abundance of wonderful businesses that contribute to our local economy and help make our community the best place to live, work and raise a family. Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Hornsby Ku‑ring‑gai Local Business Awards at the Hornsby RSL, which celebrated and congratulated many local businesses for the work they do. I had the honour of presenting the Fast Food and Takeaway Award to Satish Shrestha, director of The Pymble Grind in Pymble. It is an incredible cafe located near Bunnings at 20 Bridge Street, Pymble. It serves coffee, other drinks and a range of delicious foods, and is very worthy of receiving this recognition.

Another business from the Wahroonga electorate that was recognised, in the category of Antiques, Arts, Crafts and Gifts, was that of talented local artist Kanak Kiran. Taking inspiration from the colours and textures of nature, Kanak works with mixed media to layer her colourful and vibrant paints. Kanak is largely self‑taught. Her artworks, sold online, are absolutely deserving of recognition. KX Pilates Studio in Turramurra was also recognised in this year's local business awards. I gave the awards to many of the staff who attended on the night. They looked an absolutely fantastic, healthy group of young people. I congratulate Valeria Bablinyuk, Malini Srivas, Louisa Burns, May McMaster, Miya Hayward, Phoebe Coyle, Sam Shih and Tegan Coughlin, who are part of the staff at this incredible local business. Barr Automotive in Hornsby was recognised in the category of Automotive Services. I congratulate director Lydia Stjepanovic and the whole team for their award. Barr Automotive is located at 14 James Street, Hornsby.

There are many great butchers in our area. I congratulate manager Xing Zaho and the whole team at Westleigh Quality Meats in Westleigh Shopping Village for receiving the Most Outstanding Butcher Award. Another cafe I enjoy was recognised at this year's awards ceremony. Charlotte's, in Pennant Hills Market Place, is a family business. I congratulate owner Jason Ghebar, his family and the whole team for this achievement. My go‑to florist in Wahroonga village, Wahroonga Flower Shoppe, won an award in the Floristry category. The shop is conveniently located just around the corner from my electorate office on Railway Avenue. I have visited it many times and it has supplied me with many flowers I have given to people since I became the local member. I congratulate owner Kerryn Wells and the entire team for being recognised with this award.

A personal favourite local bar of mine, Kipling's Garage Bar, was also recognised in this year's local business awards. Just around the corner from my first home on the North Shore, Kipling's is located in Turramurra. It is where many locals go to catch up. In fact, in 2015 I had my preselection function there shortly after it opened. This incredible facility was converted from an old motor garage into a fantastic, elegant bar. I congratulate the Thompson family on this outstanding award. The Village Vet, in the Kendall Street Mall at West Pymble, received the Most Outstanding Pet Care Service Award. I can tell members that there are lots of fantastic vets in the Wahroonga electorate. I congratulate all the vets, the nursing team, the customer care staff and animal attendants, all of whom contribute to the West Pymble clinic.

Mr Nice Plumbing received an award in the Service and Trade category. Mr Nice is another family‑run business in our local area. I congratulate director Charles Crane and his business partner, Rowan Harmuth, on the award. With everyone having a camera on their phone these days, you have to be outstanding to succeed as a professional photographer. The Most Outstanding Sole Operator award went to Jasmin Kooper from Jazzy Photography, based in Pennant Hills. I congratulate Jasmin on this fantastic achievement. Finally, I congratulate Granny Flat Solutions on being finalists in the Business Person of the Year, Service and Trade and Yourth of the Year categories. The company is the only multi-award-winning granny flat company and is absolutely excellent. I congratulate construction manager Joseph Antoun and the whole team. It was a terrific night. A lot of effort was put into matching the people who gave out the awards to the categories, which is why, for example, Philip Ruddock presented the award for Beauty Services, Mayor Sam Ngai presented the award for Fitness Services and I presented the Fast Food and Takeaway award. I congratulate everyone on such a great night.