Costa Glasshouse win at business awards

Sarah Williams, Glasshouse Operations Manager, and Samantha Rowbottom, HR Business Partner representing Costa Glasshouse at the New England North West Business Awards
30th Sep 2025

The Costa Glasshouse team at Guyra has been recognised with the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award at the New England North West Business Awards.
The accolade highlights Costa’s strong commitment to fostering a workplace where all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to succeed. The company says diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens workplace culture — and this award is a testament to the progress achieved.
Costa is one of the region’s largest employers, with 764 staff. The workforce includes 344 women (45%), 106 young adults aged 18–24, and 38 employees over 55. Career development is also a key focus, with opportunities provided for apprentices, a school-based trainee, and University of New England scholarship recipients.
Cultural diversity is central to Costa’s operations, with 654 employees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, representing more than 40 nationalities. In 2024, Costa partnered with Joblink Plus to triple First Nations representation from seven to 22 employees. The program includes site visits, staff introductions, and tailored support to help new recruits transition into crop work and glasshouse services.
Special recognition was given to HR Manager Kylie Taylor and HR Business Partner Sam Rowbottom, along with the broader HR team, whose passion and leadership have been instrumental in driving diversity and inclusion initiatives across the business.
The Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award acknowledges businesses that address the needs of a diverse community, including seniors, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disability. By meeting the needs of all employees and customers, inclusive businesses strengthen not only their workplaces but also the communities they serve.