2016 business awards

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 19, 2016

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$2M economic boost expected A $2M economic boost is expected to f low into the region when the Australian Football Skools International Championships runs over two big days in Greater Shepparton this weekend.

The championships will be the first large scale event to play on the new multi-million dollar fields at the Greater Shepparton Regional Sports Precinct’s Community Football Complex.

Continued on page 31 BUSINESSES RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE… From left, White King – Pental engineering manager, Paul Moore and manufacturing manager, Carmine Conte are excited to be a part of this year’s 2016 White King – Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards, which saw over 500 nominations received for local businesses and individuals across the region. Photo: David Lee.

Record number of locals nominated for awards

2016 White King – Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards concludes this Friday night THIS year saw another record breaking number of nominations received for the 2016 White King - Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards, with 112 local businesses and individuals from across Greater Shepparton standing as finalists after being nominated for excellence in

their fields.

Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone said, “This year we have once again seen a rise in the number of nominations we received. In total we received over 500 nominations, which is 100 more than last

year. This is a really positive indication for the business awards because it highlights t h at ou r nom i n at ion pro c e s se s a re reaching ‘Greater Shepparton’ and going forward, this move will make our business community stronger in all areas.

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Announcing the finalists

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Celebrating our local business community

AWARDS COME TO SPECTACULAR END… From left, the 2016 White King – Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards sponsors and organisers, GV Health community and integrated care executive director, Leigh Rhode, CVGT integration coordinator, Sophie Buzzo, Visitor Centre coordinator, Maree Glasson, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone, Tourism Greater Shepparton board member, Cassandra Beard, White King – Pental manufacturing manager, Carmine Conte, The Adviser general manager, Will Adams, White King – Pental engineering manager, Paul Moore, WIN TV manager, Lucas Coad, 95 3SR FM media sales executive, Courtney Walder, Choice Group director, Jamie Cox, Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development officer, Tricia Martinek, Shepparton Show Me chairman, Simon Quattrocci, GOTAFE marketing manager, Larissa Falla, La Trobe University finance manager, Terese Thomas and Victorian Camber of Commerce and Industry senior industry consultant, Marylyn Roe. Photo: David Lee.

continued from front page THIS year saw another record breaking number of nominations received for the 2016 White King - Pental 95 3SR FM Business Awards, with 112 local businesses and individuals from across Greater Shepparton standing as finalists after being nominated for excellence in their fields.

Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone said, “This year we have once again seen a rise in the number of nominations we received. In total we received over 500 nominations, which is 100 more than last year. This is a really positive indication for the business awards because it highlights that our nomination processes are reaching ‘Greater Shepparton’ and going forward, this move will make our business community stronger in all areas.

“It is great to see businesses being recognised for the fantastic work they do,” Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive president, Lucy Cerrone said.

“We have nominees from diverse backgrounds this year, which is also promising to see.

“We will have some healthy competition across all categories, especially the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Young Professional of the Year Award categories.

“The new categories we had this year proved to be popular.

We received some good quality candidates in the Young Professional of the Year Award and Healthy Workplace Award categories. We saw the most number of nominees under the Visitor Experience of the Year Award category, with 14 finalists.

“Nominees are very excited at being recognised and to be a weekly winner gives them lots of incentive to continue the great work they are doing.

“This year we have welcomed a number of new sponsors including GV Health, La Trobe University, Tourism Greater Shepparton, CVGT, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and

Industry and Greater Shepparton City Council. Our media partners, 95 3SR FM, WIN TV and The Adviser have also done a great job with advertising, which has been outstanding and we appreciate the ongoing support which Choice Group, GOTAFE, Shepparton Show Me and the Greater Shepparton Business Centre continue to offer. The support of our sponsors is essential in ensuring the success of the awards each year and we thank them for their commitment to recognising our local business community at this level.

“On behalf of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry I would like to wish all the nominees the best of luck and look forward to seeing them all at the Gala Dinner.”

Tickets for this Friday night’s Gala Dinner are on sale now for $70 for Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry members and $75 for non-members. To purchase a ticket, phone Riverlinks on 5832 9511.

Ticket sales close at 5pm on Wednesday, October 19.

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Customer Service Awards finalists Retail Service of the Year finalists

WEEK ONE

WEEK TWO

WEEK TWO

WEEK THREE

Solar Seafoods owners, Jenny Sloan and Dave Fairless.

Inky’s Coffee Lounge owner, Tracey Rustem.

Flight Centre Shepparton general manager, Jill McCurry.

The Carrington wait staff, Linda Stephens.

WEEK SEVEN

WEEK NINE

WEEK NINE

WEEK TWELVE

Fryers Street Food Store head barista, Scott Parker.

Market Meats owners, Blake Pearson and Joshua Sleeth.

Leading Edge Telecoms owner, Roland Haccart.

Traffik Boutique, sales assistant Vivien Ibisi.

Sponsors

WEEK THIRTEEN

Poolwerx retail manager, Wendy Kennedy.

The Customer Service of the Year Awards have been separated into three main categories again this year, with the aim of representing excellence in customer service across all industries.

Categories include Professional Service, Trade Service and Retail Service. The winner in each category will be awarded with a $1,500 prize courtesy of CVGT and Choice Group.

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Professional Service of the Year finalists 2016

WEEK TWO

WEEK FOUR

WEEK EIGHT

WEEK TEN

WEEK TWELVE

WEEK TWELVE

WEEK FIFTEEN

Adina’s Dental Cosmetics owners, Kedar Samant and Komal Makwana.

JB Jewellers owners, Bozena and Jacek Szczurek.

Delta Medical Clinic owner, Dr Mazen Albatat and receptionist, Brooke Polan.

GV Myotherapy owner, Leigh Gladman.

Ceremonies of Distinction ceremony assistant, Kaye Weilandt and civil celebrant, David J Baker.

Clinical Labs Pathology phlebotomist, Sharna Beks.

Quest Shepparton front office supervisor, Mandy Corby.

Trade Service of the Year finalists

WEEK ONE

WEEK THREE

WEEK FIVE

WEEK NINE

WEEK ELEVEN

WEEK THIRTEEN

WEEK FOURTEEN

WEEK FOURTEEN

Lou’s Shoe Repairs owner, Lenny Pennisi.

Darren Harris Painting & Decorating owner, Darren Harris.

Nisha’s Hair and Beauty owner, Nisha Choudhary.

Fuller’s Mobile Mechanical Repairs owner, Carmel Fuller.

GAME Traffic & Contracting manager, Warren Ross and supervisor, Colin Colger.

John Morrow Refrigeration sales engineer, Clint Cochrane.

Clean Smart Carpet Cleaning Service owner, Vince Lagudi.

Solar City Locksmiths co-owner, Glenn Nicholson.

Sponsors

WEEK FIFTEEN

WEEK FIFTEEN

Rod Wilde Auto Electrical Service workshop foreman, Clint McInnes and owner, Rod Wilde.

Tip ‘N’ Go Trailers co-owners, Michelle McQualter and Robert McQualter.

■ Choice Group cg ■ CVGT ■ GO TAFE ■ Greater Shepparton Business Centre ■ Greater Shepparton City Council ■ GV Health ■ LaTrobe University ■ Shepparton Show Me ■ Tourism Greater Shepparton ■ Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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The Visitor Experience of the Year Award encompasses various hospitality businesses such as cafés, restaurants, hotels, attractions, accommodation venues, etc. and is presented to a business who has provided an outstanding experience to its customers. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of Tourism Greater Shepparton and Greater Shepparton City Council.

Visitor Experience Awards finalists

Young Professional of the Year Award

WEEK FOUR

WEEK SIX

WEEK SEVEN

WEEK TWO

WEEK FOUR

WEEK SIX

Cellar 47 Restaurant owners, Franca and Angelo Grasso.

Casablanca Pizza & Pasta Restaurant assistant manager, Josie Vittorio and owner, Nina Vittorio.

Chocolate Apple Factory owner, Vera Fleming and 2IC, Ruth Boyd.

(Visitor Experience of the Year Award).

National Hearing Care Shepparton audiologist, Daniel Dinh.

Shepparton Golf Club teaching professional, Mitchell McComas.

Camerons Lawyers lawyer, James Oldfield.

WEEK SEVEN

WEEK SEVEN

WEEK EIGHT

WEEK EIGHT

WEEK NINE

WEEK SEVEN

WEEK ELEVEN

WEEK ELEVEN

Noble Monks owners Sam Lagozzino and Jo Scarcella.

Quality Hotel Parklake functions manager, Apryl Smith.

Lagozzino’s Top Pub owners, Frank and Jenny Lagozzino.

Representing Longleat Wines, Michael Gilberto.

Shepparton Motor Museum & Collectibles Ltd manager, Graeme Balfour.

Goulburn Valley Dental Group dental assistant, Amy Martin.

AHA Services director, Salvatore Pennisi.

Shepparton Marketplace marketing and business development coordinator, Danielle Tait.

WEEK TEN

WEEK TWELVE

WEEK FOURTEEN

WEEK FOURTEEN

WEEK FIFTEEN

WEEK TWELVE

WEEK THIRTEEN

WEEK THIRTEEN

Bicaro’s Ristorante Bar & Forno owners, Gina Sozzi and Sam Scarpari.

Coffee+ Tatura owner, Michelle Keen.

Fun City Shepparton owner, Darren Shaw.

The Churches Accommodation owner, Cheryl Hammer.

Tallis Wine cellar door and corporate manager, Susan Johnston and cellar door 2IC, Melissa Mintern.

Commonwealth Bank business analyst, Jessica Campbell.

Greater Shepparton City Council economic development officer, Rohan Sali.

Australian Hearing manager, Paige Madgwick.

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The Young Professional of the Year Award is also a new category introduced to the awards this year.

This award recognises excellence in the professional sphere and encourages community participation. The winner will receive $2,5000 courtesy of La Trobe University.

Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year Award

Entrepreneur of the Year Award The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognises an individual or small group who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in enterprise.

Judgement will be based on vision, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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The Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award plays an important role in recognising overall individual performance in training, in their approach to the job and skills growth. The winner will receive a prize of $1,500 courtesy of GOTAFE.

WEEK FOUR

WEEK FIVE

WEEK EIGHT

WEEK TEN

WEEK FIVE

WEEK FIVE

WEEK SIX

WEEK SIX

WOW Women founder/ CEO, Tracey Sofra.

Barbeques Galore owner, Jason Bathman.

Indulge Hair Creations owner, Darrien Rhodes.

Jarrod Thompson owner, Jarrod Thompson.

Gattuso Transport diesel mechanic, Jordan Gattuso.

Haeusler’s Shepparton apprentice mechanic, Luke Salter.

Newsprinters apprentice printer – 2nd year, Joel Matthews.

Parklake Hotel apprentice chef, Cody O’Sullivan.

Sponsors

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WEEK FOURTEEN

WEEK FOURTEEN

Mawson Constructions Pty Ltd managing director, Peter Mawson.

MC Pipes managing director, Andrew Giankos.

Top Gun Multimedia managing director, Kelly McPherson.

Sponsored by

in Shepparton

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Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year Award

GV Healthy Workplace Award As one of two new categories introduced this year the GV Healthy Workplace Award recognises employers and employees who work together to build a healthy workplace. The winner will receive $2,500 cash prize courtesy of GV Health.

WEEK ELEVEN

WEEK TWELVE

WEEK THIRTEEN

WEEK FOURTEEN

Your Sold Real Estate receptionist, Rebecca Fuentes.

Goulburn Valley Health Dental Service dental technician, Sarah Thompson.

Wanganui Park Secondary College IT technician, Cody Healey.

Wanganui Park Secondary College administration, Alicia Flegeltaub.

Sponsors

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WEEK FOUR

WEEK SIX

WEEK EIGHT

WEEK NINE

Shepparton Blood Donor Centre donor community relations officer, Shae Smith and donor centre manager, Michelle Hamilton.

Tatura Milk Industries managers Brendan Marwood and Jennifer Smith.

Unilever manufacturing manager, Gary Smith and human resources manager, Nicole Cooper

Primary Care Connect manager of clinical services, Megan Lorains and manager, Rebecca Lorains.

WEEK ELEVEN

WEEK TWELVE

Pactum Dairy Group team leader, Julie Grace.

Dawes & Vary Riordan director, Lesley Hart and practice services, Kaye McAuliffe.

WEEK FIVETEEN

Shepparton Car Care third year apprentice, Xhemil Hasan.

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Best Marketing/ 2016 Advertising Campaign Award The Best Marketing/Advertising Award is a new category to encourage creative and demonstrably effective marketing. This award recognises business achievements in reaching rural and regional consumers with modern and traditional marketing techniques. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of Shepparton Show Me.

WEEK 6

WEEK 8

WEEK 10

WEEK 10

Traffik Boutique store manager, Noreen Sali.

Lagozzino’s Top Pub owners, Jenny and Frank Lagozzino.

Billabong Garden Complex complex manager, Tracey Lamont and administration, Sally Moseley.

Tatura Hotel owner, Rod Schubert and marketing manager, Tara Morton.

WEEK 12

WEEK 13

WEEK 14

WEEK 15

The Community Fund Goulburn Valley, CEO, Cheryl Hammer and director, Peter Dobbin.

Cardamone Real Estate director, Peter Cardamone.

Your Sold Real Estate office manager, Rachael Seach and administration, Tara Seach.

Shepparton Laundromat owner, Noelene Caverzan.

Best New Business Award - Under Two Years The Best New Business Award is presented to a new business, which has been in operation for less than two years. This award recognises operators new to business who have demonstrated good business practices in starting, setting up and growing their business for success. The winner will receive a $2,500 cash prize courtesy of the Greater Shepparton Business Centre.

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 8

Blossum with Love owner, Jenny Serra.

The Provender & Co owner, Nicole Male.

AOK Healing Centre owner, Michelle Newten.

Bill & Beats owners, Chris and Jenna Buzza.

WEEK 8

WEEK 10

WEEK 12

WEEK 13

DOTZ for KIDZ owner, Katrina Mills.

Vinden Landscaping owners, Rod Densworth and Evan Viney.

Fun City Shepparton owner, Darren Shaw.

Black Crown Tattoo tattoo artist, Kie Markey.

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WEEK 15

Plus One Group directors, Matt O’Bryan, Karen Parhaar, Ben Snow and Devinder Singh.

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WEEK 14

WEEK 15

Fushion Tinting office manager, Kim Turner and owner, Tyson Hodge.

Smile Labs Shepparton co-owner/manager, Amber Griffin.

Little Oak Boutique co-owners, Tara O’Reily and Jennifer Adem.

Sponsors

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Business of the Year Awards finalists

The Business Awards are represented again this year in three main areas including Professional Service of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by WIN Television, Trade Service of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by The Adviser and Retailer of the Year, which is proudly sponsored by 95 3SR FM. Each Business Award winner will be awarded a $3,000 combined media business profile, courtesy of 95 3SR FM, WIN Television and The Adviser (Conditions Apply).

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Professional Service of the Year finalists

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

The Eye Shop owners, Ashley and Vanessa Madeira.

John Anderson Pharmacy pharmacy assistant, Renee O’Loughlin and pharmacist, Laura Grasso.

Shepparton Villages public relations/ marketing and fundraising, Jo Breen, CEO Kerri Rivett.

Shepparton Women’s Health Centre practice manager, Josie Murdoch and obstetrician/gynaecologist, Margreet Stegeman.

WEEK 11

WEEK 13

GV Health Medical Imaging customer service officer, Tonia Lucarelli and office supervisor, Lisa Hooper.

Corbetts Chartered Accountants & Advisors director, Frank Papallo.

WEEK 9

Sofra Partner’s partners, Glenn Trickey, Tracey Sofra, Terry Sofra and Trent Hadfield.

Sponsors

WEEK 15

Spiire director, Michael Lewis and business manager, Jeramy Blight.

Congratulations to our

112 finalists apprentice/trainee

young professional

of the year award finalists

of the year award finalists

best new business award finalists

customer service award finalists

(under 2 years operation)

visitor experience of the year award finalists

best marketing/advertising campaign award finalists entrepreneur of the year award finalists gv healthy workplace of the year award finalists

made in Shepparton

Retail Service of the Year Trade Service of the Year Professional Service of the Year

business award finalists

Professional Service of the Year Trade Service of the Year Retailer of the Year

business hall of fame

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Retail Service of the Year finalists 2016

WEEK 5

WEEK 5

WEEK 7

WEEK 10

WEEK 11

WEEK 13

WEEK 14

FoneFreakz owner, Darryl Remnant.

Shepparton Paint Place managing director, Brett Archer.

Higgins Bakery front of house manager, Chris Portelli and owner, Mathew Higgins.

Stephen’s Jewellers sales team leader, Ros Canham and operations manager, Frank Sagoleo.

RAYS Shepparton assistant manager, Judi Drane and team member, Mylene Sheppard.

Barbeques Galore Shepparton proprietor, Jason Bathman and sales consultant, Tim Forster.

Shop 221 owner, Mary Sali.

Trade Service of the Year finalists Sponsors

WEEK 3

WEEK 6

WEEK 9

WEEK 9

Nicholson Builders owner, Heath Nicholson.

Maison Belle Beauty owner, Maxine Smith.

All Type Caravans owners, Steven and Kim Hewlett.

Bicknell Signs owner, Ashley Bicknell.

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WEEK 10

WEEK 10

WEEK 15

Gas Choice directors, Trevis Bird and Trevor Gordon.

Rod Allemand Painting owners, Alan and Jason Collier.

Conti’s Dairy owner, Tony Conti.

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