Awarded at the 2025 Christmas Member Dinner at Claribeaux.
Lance Wiffen, founder of Sea Bounty Mussels and more recently, Portarlington Mussel Tours, took home the Business of the Year Award, in recognition for his innovation and contribution to the Community of Portarlington. Sea Bounty Mussels, started by Lance Wiffen over 30 years ago, is a multi-generational family business, rooted in the rich history of Portarlington.
Today, their operations, spreading from the workboats to the processing, distribution and marketing, support close to 40 employees.
Portarlington Mussel Tours has now been operating and hosting guests for 2.5 years, offering unique experiences that have captured international attention and drawn visitors from all over the world. Their commitment to authenticity, sustainability, and engagement have set them up for great success.
Congrats to the Wiffen family.
