The Costume Studio is proud to be the winner of the Best New Start Up Business category in the 2008 Westpac North Shore Business Excellence Awards.

The judges called it "a well earned leader in a niche market".

Entering the awards process took months to complete, endless hours of writing and compiling information about the business but it certainly paid off. “I am delighted we have won this award. Its been a fabulous boost to not only me, but the whole team at The Costume Studio.” said Denise Hosty, Managing Director.

“We are constantly amazed at the types of businesses we boast in North Shore City. It's businesses such as The Costume Studio that make our economy rich, colourful and full of character. Congratulations to Denise and her best new start-up business. We expect to see both remain in the winners lists in years to come” said Terry Hoskins, Enterprise North Shore Chief Executive.