Annie Nolan Named a Finalist for Business Person of the Year 2026

We have yet another exciting bit of news to share! Our owner and founder, Annie Nolan, has been named a finalist for Business Person of the Year in the 2026 West Melbourne Local Business Awards.

This one feels a little different, because while Uncanny Animals has also been named a finalist in the Pet Care category, this recognition is for the person behind the business.

Annie started Uncanny Animals from a love of animals and a desire to do things differently. Over the years, that has grown into the colourful Yarraville salon we have today, with an incredible team, a wonderful community of clients, and a continued focus on making grooming kinder, safer and better for animals.

Like any small business, there has been a lot of hard work, learning, changing and a few bonkers ideas along the way! To now be recognised as a Business Person of the Year finalist is something Annie and the whole Uncanny Animals team are incredibly proud of. 

Of course, none of it happens because of one person. Uncanny Animals is what it is because of the amazing people who work here, the clients who have supported us over the years, and all, of course, all the beautiful pets! Thank you for being part of it xx