Maitland Business Chamber is officially the best in the region after a big win at the Business Hunter Awards.

The organisation won Outstanding Local Chamber and will now represent the Hunter in the category at the state final.

Maitland Business Chamber president Jason Woodward said the win is a great sign the chamber is heading in the right direction.

"I was really happy for all the committee, we're all volunteers so it was really rewarding," he said.

"A lot of people have been in the committee for a number of years so it was good to see all their hard work, and everynody's hard work rewarded."

Mr Woodward said he believes collaboration with other organisations and businesses, like Business NSW, Business Hunter and Maitland City Council has set the Maitland chamber apart.

"We've also

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