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100 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2018 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards THIS Friday night will see each of the nominees for the 2018 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards come together for the annual Gala Dinner, where the victors of each category will be named and the winner of the illustrious 2018 Hall of Fame crowned.

Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone said, “This year we have once again seen a rise in

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THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS… From left, 2018 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards sponsors, Greater Shepparton City Council business development coordinator, Tricia Martinek, Greater Shepparton City Council manager economic development, Anthony Nicolaci, Tourism Greater Shepparton board member, Michael De Maria, Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Works team leader, Kaitlin Smith, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone, WIN Television manager, Stephen Mullins, White King-Pental customer service warehouse manager, Beth Smith, White King-Pental business development manager, David Turkovic, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams, Triple M general manager, Steve Hetherton, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry regional manager northern Victoria, Edwina Dooley, GOTAFE marketing administration, Sarah Poppa, Shepparton Show Me marketing coordinator, Mat Innes-Irons, LaTrobe University Shepparton senior officer customer service, Amanda Farrall and GV Health executive director workforce, Stacey Weeks. Photo: Katelyn Morse.

Over 568 nominations recognising local businesses

100 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2018 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards continued from front page “IT is great to see businesses being recognised for the fantastic work they do.

“We have nominees from a diverse range of businesses, reaching from as far as Tatura.

“We will have some healthy competition across all categories, especially the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Young Professional of the Year Award categories and we had a record number of nominations in the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year category.

“In fact, the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year category was the most successful category this year, with 10 being nominated.

“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.

“Our media partners, 95.3 Triple M, WIN TV and The Adviser have done a great job with advertising, which has been outstanding and we appreciate the ongoing support which GOTAFE, Shepparton Show Me and the Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Greater Shepparton City Council, La Trobe University, Tourism Greater Shepparton, WDEA Works, GV

Health and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry continue to offer.

“It was also fantastic to see that White King-Pental came on board again this year and signing till 2019 as the major sponsor. It shows their dedication to the local business community and is a great example of a local business taking pride in the region that they live and work in.

“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.

“It is great to see this year that we have had quite a lot of nominations for younger business people across the community.

“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.”

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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 95.3 Triple M. Each Business Award winner will be awarded a $3,000 combined media business profile, courtesy of 95.3 Triple M, WIN Television and The Adviser (Conditions Apply).

Retail Service of the Year finalists

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Sportspower Shepparton business manager/owner, Caitlin Parker

Identity Menswear owner, Stephen Goulopolous

DOTZ For KIDZ coowner, Katrina Mills

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Mark McNamara Real Estate director, Mark McNamara

Youngs & Co Real Estate sales assistant, Bree Reeve and Katrina Moutafis

Simply Stems Boutique Florist manager, Lauren Kiss and owner, Rachel Matthews

Bunbartha Beef & Fine Produce owner, Kelly McPherson

Trade Service of the Year finalists

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Mech-Elec Air & Automation owner, Lee Seelenmeyer

Total Pest Control co-owners, Stuart and Katrina Williams

Mat Langley Electrical owner, Mat Langley

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Glenn Dempsey Builders Pty Ltd owner, Glenn Dempsey

Clint Dudgeon and Matthew Byers

Apex Rail Pty Ltd owner and director, Paul Reade

Apex Earthworks (Pearse Earthmoving) business manager, Alex Ellis

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Mooroopna Chiropractic Centre, Dr Sam Hatzopoulos

The Eye Shop co-owner, Vanessa Madeira

Professional Service of the Year finalists

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Graham Hill Eyecare directors, Graham Hill and Mark DePaola

JH & CO Management Pty Ltd client services manager, Carly Duckworth and financial accountant, Lisa Brook

Red Cross Blood Service Shepparton donor centre manager, Michelle Hamilton and community relations officer, Shae Smith

Goulburn Valley Dental Group head of nursing and marketing manager, Bianca Kelly and Dr Sath Saranathan

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Recruitment Select administration assistant, Hope Irvine and business development manager, Adele Baensch

The Personnel Group area manager, Brendan Scott

MBCM Shepparton receptionist, Rebecca Carracher

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Customer Service of the Year Awards finalists 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 WDEA Works, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry & White King – Pental.

Professional Service of the Year finalists

Trade Service of the Year finalists

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Mooroopna Family Dental Care dental assistants/receptionists, Megan Whittaker and Arisara Nim-La-Or

Core Strength Health & Wellness receptionist, Natalie Cerasi

Goulburn Valley Eye Group orthoptist, Maria Ventura

The Personnel Group customer service, Donna Waters

Dallas Automotive owner director, Dallas Wooster

Blazes Cylinder Testing Station business owner, Ron Duillermin

Rankin Plumbing senior plumber gasfitter, Corey Sharp

GAME Traffic & Contracting traffic supervisor, Christina Vithoulkas and Shepparton manager, Leigh McCully

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Reid’s Pharmacy pharmacist in charge, Leticia Keady

Fastec Security owner, Gurjeet Singh

LaTrobe University marketing and engagement adviser, Kristina Marko

Adina’s Dental Cosmetics director, Komal Makwana

Maison Belle Beauty owner, Maxine Kellow

Poolside Shepparton owner, Jarrod Thorp

Roe & Cook Plumbing owner, Elizabeth Cook

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Customer Service of the Year Awards finalists Retail Service of the Year finalists

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Pat and Tina’s Service Station, Joe Di Conza

Shepparton Pizzas owner, Kruz Patel

McDonald’s Shepparton North customer experience leader, Nancy Barber

Delightful Rainglow/ The Shepparton Fairy Shop owner operator, Jo Matthews

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Blizzards Fine Jewellers business owners, Lynne and Craig Blizzard

Conti’s Dairy business owner, Tony Conti

JB Jewellers owners, Bozena and Jack Szczurek

CPAP Victoria owner, Mark Penny and manager, Jacqui Adem

The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors

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■ GO TAFE ■ Greater Shepparton Business Centre ■ Greater Shepparton City Council ■ GV Health ■ LaTrobe University ■ Shepparton Show Me ■ Tourism Greater Shepparton ■ Victorian Chamber of Commerce ■ WDEA Works

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Customer Service of the Year Awards finalists

Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Awards finalists 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.

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Jetjas CafĂŠ apprentice chef, Briana Warren

Watters Electrical 4th year apprentice, Shaun Davis

David Powles Kitchens apprentice, Emily McClure

Trevaskis Engineering apprentice, Jazzmin Turco

Shepparton Real Estate property manager, Adam McCurdy

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions 1st year apprentice, Brett Vanderwey

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CA Group Services apprentice, Shaun Makar

Reilly Electrical and Sunvalley Solar apprentice electrician, Nicholas Mileto

Mooroopna Family Dental Care trainee dental assistant, Kimberley Harris

Mike Bailey Paint Services apprentice, Travis Bailey

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Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year Awards finalists

GV Healthy Workplace of the Year Awards finalists

The Best Marketing/Advertising Award is a category to encourage creative and demonstrably effective marketing. This award recognizes 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.

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.

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GV Window Tinting owner, Paul Natalizio

Bill and Beats owners, Chris and Jenna Buzza

Brother Pablo owner, Scott Parker

JL Productions & Hire owner, Jamie Lea

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Laminex branch manager, Brett Johnstone

Advance Computing director, Chris Motton

Education First Youth Foyer manager, Anita McCurdy

SPIIRE Shepparton business unit manager, Jeramy Blight and senior engineering technician, Nathan Richards

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Tallis Wine owner/ director, Alice Tallis

Gagliardi Scott Real Estate owner, Rocky Gagliardi

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group president, Fiona Keenan and marketing and publicity officerwicked, Wendy Platt

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M + S Group Accounting business partner, Michael Connick

McDonalds Shepparton and Mooroopna general manager, Scott McAlister

Mooroopna Family Dental Care lead dentist, Dr Ryan Kodituwakku

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Young Professional of the Year Awards finalists 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 $2,500 courtesy of La Trobe University.

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GV Health manager employment services, Tess Canty

Greater Shepparton City Council team leader tourism and major events, Rohan Sali

GOTAFE marketing team leader, Emily Hamilton

Sofra Partners Chartered Accountants junior accountant, Sarah Newman

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Jaimi King Legal business owner, Jaimi King

Bendigo Bank business banking relationship manager, Jay Nash

Jarvis Delahey Contractors supervisor, Ashley Collins

Campbell’s Soups Shepparton HR business partner, Melissa Doxey

The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors

made in Shepparton

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Visitor Experience of the Year Awards finalists

Entrepreneur of the Year Awards finalists

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 $1,500 cash prize, plus $1,000 mentoring courtesy of Tourism Greater Shepparton and Greater Shepparton City Council.

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. This category has been sponsored by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Lemon Tree Café 2IC, Ryan Hainsworth and owner, Leanne Stride

Place Accommodation owner/operator, Carrie Donaldson

Fryers Street Food Store owner, Ingrid Thomas

Jetjas Café business owner, Jackie Walker

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Atkinson Electrical business owner, Kane Atkinson

Top Pub Tatura business owner, Jenny Lagozzino

The Deck business owner, Frankie Lagana

PJ’s Concrete Pumping owner, Peter Don

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Bill & Beats owner, Jenna Buzza

Barca.Love owner, Phil Barca

The Windmill at Emerald Bank owner, Giulia O’Keefe

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Flourish on McLennan business owner, Michelle Banfield

Lush Skin and Body Clinic owner, Cat Armstrong

Next Office Tech owner, John Montagner

Best New Business of the Year Awards finalists The Best Marketing/Advertising Award is a category to encourage creative and demonstrably effective marketing. This award recognizes 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.

GV Healthy Workplace of the Year Awards finalists

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Zambrero Shepparton restaurant manager, Madeleine Searle

GV Vets owners, Dr Brett Davis and Dr Frances Jenner

Shinea Sali Fitness Studio owner, Shinea Sali

Freedom Place directors, Sam Sali and Ken McNamara

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iPlay Shepparton business owner, Josh Sleeth

Gutter Vac business owner, Brocq Robertson

Boss Steel Supplies owners, Jumali and Kelly Bostan

Annie’s Crystal Light Therapy owner, Anne MacFarlane

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