Nexus Sports Nutrition sports new Award

A Gold Coast sports nutrition company that had its foundation in the lead-up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games is now enjoying its golden run.

Nexus Sports Nutrition was launched in 2017 as a one-person operation while founder Adam Jarrett was completing his university degree and working at the Commonwealth Games.

Mr Jarrett recognised a gap in the market for high-quality Australian supplements and started the business to meet the demand.

He was soon joined in the business by co-director Shane Berland and the pair have steered the company through a period of incredible growth.

The Molendinar company now employs more than 75 people and sells more than 250,000 units monthly through a network of more than 3000 distribution points throughout Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

The company’s incredible achievements have been recognised in the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards, with Nexus Sports Nutrition winning the Mayor’s Innovation Award.

Nexus Sports Nutrition will now be one of only six companies that will compete for the annual award in November.

Mr Jarrett said the company started by partnering with gyms and fitness centres to ensure its products were where fitness enthusiasts shopped.

“We cater primarily to fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals, who seek convenient and effective ways to enhance their well-being,’’ said Mr Jarrett.

“By providing products that are both effective and convenient, we empower our customers to prioritise their health without sacrificing taste or disruption to their daily lives.”

Mr Berland said Nexus Sports Nutrition prides itself on innovation and new product development.

“We have continued to lead in product innovation by successfully launching a groundbreaking protein sparkling water product that has captured the market's attention and is replacing traditional sugary soft drinks,” said Mr Berland.

“Super Protein Sparkling Water is an industry first and was developed to meet the growing demand for convenient, refreshing, and dairy-free protein options.”

The June winners in the other categories of the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards were:

●           Education, Training and Employment Award: Education Australia

●           Emerging and Micro Business Award: Friends Civil Engineering

●           Family Business Award: PHJ Services

●           Retail, Wholesale and Distribution Award: dnata catering & retail

●           Manufacturing Award: Marine Air Flow International

●           Construction and Trades Award: Maco Electrics

●           Professions and Services Award: MinterEllison Gold Coast

●           Health and Wellbeing Award: Oasis Dental Studio

●           IT and Digital Business Award: TechConnect IT Solutions

●           Tourism, Hospitality and Events Award: Joy & Joy

The awards, now in their 29th year, aim to foster pride in the city’s business community and highlight its importance as a business hub. Some of the city’s best-known companies can claim to have been winners.

The awards’ major sponsors include Village Roadshow, Neumann Steel, Neumann Contractors, Currumbin Minerals, Australian Retirement Trust, Experience Gold Coast, City of Gold Coast, Coraggio, Westpac, Harvey Norman Commercial Queensland, Optus Business Centre Gold Coast, Griffith University, Gold Coast Airport, Dreamweavers, and Southern Cross Austereo. The awards’ media sponsors include the Gold Coast Bulletin, 92.5 MMM and SeaFM 90.9.

The GCBEA’s major supporters include KPMG, Document Solutions Australia, Bloomtools, Consulting Hall and The Graphic Design Company.