21/08/2026
🏆 Still buzzing from last night! Honoured and humbled to take out 1st place at the Byford CoLab Pitch Perfect contest.
​Standing up in front of a crowd is always nerve-wracking, but sharing the stage with 9 other passionate, innovative entrepreneurs made the experience unforgettable.
Every single pitch was outstanding, and standard was sky-high. Huge respect to my fellow pitchers—we all walked away with extra courage, sharper visions, and great new friendships.
​Adult Pitchers:
​Shane – Perspire Fitness
​Sandra – TherapyList.com.au
​Tarryn – Promo Stitch
​Leah – The Restore Space
​Lauren – Western Stars Linedancing
​Britt – Regional Education and Career Help Australia (REACHAU)
​Kate – Commonsight
​Bec – Amanita Studios
​Youth Pitchers:
​Tyler – Special Salts
​Riley – Dobs Odd Jobs
​Events like this don't happen without a massive community effort. A huge thank you to Jacqui from Byford CoLab, our fantastic MC Jerry Hoekman, and co-organiser Carly Crouch from IPS Business Advisory for bringing this together and keeping the energy high.
​Thank you to the distinguished guests, judges, and supporters who backed this event and invested their time in local business:
​Hugh Jones MLA (Member for Darling Range) – thank you for sponsoring the incredible trophy!
​Rob Coales (Shire President, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale)
​Ian Cadwallander (Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
​Larissa Stacy (Peel Development Commission)
​Kristi Shuttleworth (Byford Settlements)
​Leisa Neylon (Community Bank Byford & Districts)
​Wendy Jeffery (Fulcircle Consulting)
​Max Borserio (Rotary Club of Byford & Districts)
​Finally, a special shoutout to Mango Bites and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale for sponsoring the prize.
​Excited for what’s next—here’s to growing together! 🚀✨
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