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continued from front page Co-director Rod Poliness put it best when he described how the past 70 years has seen new generations of customers return to use their services. “So many of our customers grew up with their parents, and grandparents, coming to Central Tyre Service. When they get their first vehicle, they’re told “now this is where you go, they’ll sort it out”, and that’s three generations of that, on the cusp of four and beyond, that have continued to come back to us time and time again,” said Rod. “We are so grateful for 70 years of support from the Greater Shepparton community, and we strive to continue to be leaders in our field.” Co-directors Rod Poliness and Tim Webb have both clocked up many years with the business, Rod at 33 years, Tim at 23 years, and lead a team of 18 staff members,
70 YEARS OF SERVCE WAS RECOGNISED at the Chambers’ White-King Pental business excellence awards on Friday. From left, Tim Webb, Rod Poliness and Graham Hill. Photo Kelly Carmody
most of which have an average of 15 years tenure with the business themselves. With a busy workshop booked far in advance, the company has recently invested in two additional, fully equipped mobile service vehicles, increasing their capacity to deliver efficient onsite service and backup to the regions transport and agricultural industries. Whether it be cars, trucks or tractor tyres, the team is able to provide field service to meet all needs. Co-director Timothy Webb was equally thrilled with the
award and looks forward to what the future holds. “Thank you to everyone, from our loyal and new customers alike, through to those who make these awards possible. We are a part of such a strong business community here in Greater Shepparton and it is an honour to be recognised amongst other long-standing businesses for our passion and commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our customers,” said Timothy.
Local businesses honoured at awards night
LOCAL EXCELLENCE... Pictured on stage at the 25th annual Business Excellence Award’s gala dinner, which were held at GV Hotel this year, are the 2022 winners and sponsors. Photo: Kelly Carmody
By Deanne Jeffers THE 25TH annual Business Excellence Awards were presented on Friday, December 9. The Awards have not been able to go ahead for the past two years due to Covid, and were postponed again following the floods, which saw the venue change to the GV Hotel Cabaret room. On the evening, 16 local businesses and individuals were honoured on the night, while Central Tyre Service was inducted into the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Business Hall of Fame. Congratulations to all the award recipients and nominees. The Awards are proudly sponsored by 95.3 Triple M, WIN TV, The
Shepparton Adviser and major sponsor White-King Pental. BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS: • Apprentice/Trainee of the Year... Olivia Wells, Tatura Hot Bread • Best New Business (Under Two Years) … Thrive 4 Life Therapy • Visitor Experience of the Year (Tourism Hospitality)... Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE) • Visitor Experience of the Year (Tourism Accommodation) … Quest Shepparton • Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign... Cardamone Real Estate
• Entrepreneur of the Year... Josh and Beth Taylor of Tinto Bakery • Innovator of the Year... GV Body Rejuvenation • GV Healthy Workplace of the Year... HomeSafe GV • Young Professional of the Year... Ashviney Vigneswaran, Graham Hill Eyecare • Environmental/Sustainable Business of the Year... SCS Packaging • Customer Service of the Year (Retail/Hospitality)... Shepparton Amcal Pharmacy • Customer Service of the Year (Professional Services) … The Eye Shop
• Customer Service of the Year (Trade Services) … Future NRG • Hall of Fame inductee... Central Tyre Service • Business of the Year (Professional Services) … Sofra Partners • Business of the Year (Trade Services) … Watters Electrical • Business of the Year (Retail Services) … Trelly’s Outdoor. Profiles of each of the successful award’s recipients can be found on pages 41-45 of this special Business Excellence Awards feature.
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APPRENTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR
CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR (RETAIL/HOSPITALITY)
Tatura Hot Bread
Shepparton Amcal Pharmacy
Olivia Wells
Antonella Loverso
Pictured from left is Olivia Wells and Wilna Fourie, acting director Foundation and Futures GOTAFE
Benefitting from time with Brereton’s and Hungie Fangs, Olivia completed her apprenticeship at Tatura Hot Bread. Following in the footsteps of her qualified-chef mother and more-than-handy-in-the-kitchen grandmothers, Olivia entered the industry with confidence. Seeking to challenge herself, Olivia entered a raft of competitions
Pictured is Antonella Loverso and Wayne Sutton, Shepparton Club general manager
eventually representing Victoria where she achieved a second placing. Drawing on her highly acclaimed Mexican Pie recipe, Olivia went on to claim the award for Best Gourmet Pie in Victoria.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
pharmacy as she is passionate about providing excellent customer service and enjoys building relationships with customers that she sees time and time again.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE YEAR (TRADE SERVICES)
The Eye Shop
Future NRG
Pictured from left is Milena Millar WDEA works site manager, Vanessa and Ashley Madeira
The Eye Shop is a local familyowned Eyecare and Eyewear business in the Shepparton CBD. It was established in 2006 and is run by optometrist Ashley Madeira and store manager Vanessa Madeira. The Eye Shop provides friendly and caring personalised eye tests, quality spectacle frames, world class lenses, sunglasses, and contact lens solutions for their patients. Ashley and Vanessa enjoy the reactions of their patients when
Antonella has worked as the retail manager in the pharmacy for the past 16 years. She manages stock, completes daily orders and assists with the day to day running of the retail department. Antonella enjoys sourcing new and exclusive products for the store to provide a wonderful shopping experience for the local community. Antonella loves working in the
Pictured is Shaun Gash and Wendy Crow, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry board member
they see themselves and see their new world through their fabulous eyewear from The Eye Shop.
Future NRG was formed in 2013, as a direct response to a perceived gap in the market for a holistic energy management company. Its focus is on the outcomes and synergies between individual energy efficient products across all energy sectors, both residential and commercial, including E- V charging, Battery Storage, Hot Water, Hydronic heating and Off-grid energy. Initially working in a shared
office space, Future NRG has now expanded to three locations in Shepparton, Echuca and Geelong. The vision of Future NRG is to continue to support the local community with leading-edge energy saving technologies.
to our valued Congratulate customers we thank you for your support George, Sophia & the Tatura Hotbread Team wish to
Olivia Wells on winning Apprentice of the Year 2022 Pental - White King Business Awards
SHEPPARTON’S FAVOURITE HUNTING & FISHING STORE IS DELIGHTED TO BE THE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR RETAIL CATEGORY WINNER
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (RETAIL SERVICES)
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (TRADE SERVICES)
Trelly’s Outdoors
Watters Electrical
Pictured from left is Steve Threlfall, Ricky Seiter and Kieran Moon, Harvey Norman electrical proprietor
A family business for almost 40 years, Trelly’s Outdoor has benefitted from dedicated staff and family commitment to the lifestyle retail sector over that period of time. One of the keys to Trelly’s success is the returning customer. With the relationships formed through the expert advice and care provided by staff, community members are assured of satisfaction as they are steered down the
Pictured from left is Kate Ryan, Nick Lucarelli and Kieran Moon, Harvey Norman electrical proprietor
most productive pathway in their preferred recreational pursuit.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES)
Watters Electrical is the largest and longest standing electrical contracting company operating in Regional Victoria and Southern New South Wales. With branches in Shepparton, Albury and Wangaratta, Watters Electrical proudly employs approximately 240 local people and is one of the largest employers of apprentices in the region. Watters Electrical has teams specialising in all areas of the electrical industry.
If you see a large commercial and industrial building project being constructed in the region, chances are Watters Electrical is involved.
BEST NEW BUSINESS (UNDER TWO YEARS) AWARD
Sofra Partners Chartered Accountants
Thrive 4 Life Therapy
Pictured from left is Lauren Farrow and Tricia Martinek Greater Shepparton City Council business development coordinator
Pictured from left are Tracey and Terry Sofra with Kieran Moon, Harvey Norman electrical proprietor
Sofra Partners is a contemporary accounting firm providing business and taxation services. Since 1996, the firm has expanded with an experienced team that provides service to clients across Australia from both Shepparton and Melbourne offices. The team is driven by the desire to educate and improve their clients’
situation in every area; whether that be building their business, paying less tax, protecting assets, building wealth or simply getting balance in their lives. Sofra Partners team has experience working with clients across a diverse range of industries and its expertise can span any industry, business, or scenario.
Thrive4Life Therapy began as one person’s dream, that all people deserve to thrive and live fulfilling lives. The team has grown to include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, allied health assistants and administration staff. Thrive4Life Therapy works as a team of professionals to develop connections, support clients and make them feel safe.
They look at the whole person, listen to their needs and ideas and help develop strategies to enable them to live fulfilling lives. A passionate and committed team, Thrive4Life get to celebrate successes, no matter how small. They are expert problem solvers and help change lives!
Watters Electrical are proud to have won the
Business of the Year Award for Trade Services at this year’s Shepparton Chamber of Commerce Business & Service Excellence Awards!
With branches in Shepparton, Albury/Wodonga and Wangaratta, we’ve served the regional and rural communities of Victoria and NSW since 1957. For obligation free quotes and prompt attention • Seniors discount available ENQUIRE TODAY 5821 3944 shepparton@watters.com.au www.watters.com.au 19-35 New Dookie Rd, Shepparton VIC REG 4409 NSW REG 253151C
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VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (TOURISM HOSPITALITY)
Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE) Pictured is Peter Hill and Ingrid Thomas, Greater Shepparton City Council visitor economy team leader
MOVE is a world-class transport museum, displaying motor cars, motorbikes, trucks, buses, and much more. A major source of attraction to the region, visitors can learn about the legends of the road transport industry and their machines in the Kenworth Dealer Pavilion’s “Avenue of Legends.” MOVE also features a contemporary and interactive exhibition space that
VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (TOURISM ACCOMODATION) displays such collections as The Furphy Museum, The Farren Vintage Bicycle Collection, The Dick Clayton Collection of gramophones, telephones, and radio, and the extraordinary Loel Thomson Costume Collection.
BEST MARKETING/ ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
Quest Shepparton
Pictured is the Quest Shepparton team with sponsor, GSSC visitor economy team leader, Ingrid Thomas
Quest Shepparton serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Shepparton accommodation experience
perfect for short or long stays. Located just 200 metres from the CBD, Quest Shepparton is the ideal location for visitors looking to visit the city’s many attractions and events. Quest sets itself apart with 69 serviced apartments including studios, one-, two- and threebedroom apartments that provide the ultimate home away from home for people visiting the region.
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Beth & Josh Taylor
Cardamone Real Estate
Tinto Bakery
Pictured from left is Beth and Josh Taylor with Shepparton Chamber president, John Anderson representing the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Pictured from left is Peter Cardamone and Dale Skinner from WIN Television
A family-owned agency, Cardamone Real Estate has serviced the Goulburn Valley community since its formation in 2014. Managing director Peter Cardamone and his wife Lyndi are true locals who are proud to provide generous support to over 25 sporting clubs across the region. Cardamone Real Estate is a previous winner of the “Best Marketing” category and prides itself on “thinking outside the square” in its approach
to doing business in the GV. You know across the Goulburn Valley region you’re in ...#CardamoneCountry
Tinto is a local bakery focused on sourdough bread, pastries and specialty coffee. Tinto Bakery sources the best quality local and seasonal ingredients and brings them together to make innovative and delicious products. The staff and management of Tinto Bakery are driven by a desire to serve the community, acting as a meeting point and a place to enjoy great food made in house from scratch.
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MOVE’D BY THE EXPERIENCE: (from left) Jade Burley and Peter Hill accepting this prestigious award on behalf of the team at MOVE Shepparton.
MUSEUM OF VEHICLE EVOLUTION
7723 Goulburn Valley Highway Kialla 3631 www.moveshepparton.com.au
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INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
GV HEALTHY WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR
GV Body Rejuvenation
HomeSafe GV
Pictured is Lucas White and Sarah Forte, health, safety & wellbeing advisor at GV Health
Pictured from left is Monique Camm and Annette Rose, NBN Co. local business lead northeast Victoria
GV Body Rejuvenation aims to help men and women of all ages to regain muscle health and restore confidence. Through clinically proven technology the Emsella chair and Emsculpt machine use electromagnetic energy to rebuild and strengthen different muscle groups. This provides a non-invasive solution for incontinence, abdominal separation and fat loss.
Emtone is used to tighten skin, decrease fat chambers and treat all the causes of cellulite. GV Body Rejuvenation aims to educate and rejuvenate.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
HomeSafe GV, formerly known as GV Smoke Alarms, was established in 2014 by Lucas and Bec White when they discovered a need for this service in the region. It continues to be a locally owned and operated family business that has grown from smoke alarm servicing to include a fully-servicing Gas & Electrical department that proudly protects homes and families across the region. Now with over 25 staff, ranging from ENVIRONMENTAL/SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Ashviney (Ash) Vigneswaran
SCS Packaging
Pictured is David Davkovski, not present at the gala dinner. Award was presented by Melani Samara, Greater Shepparton City Council and sponsored by GSSC’s Environmental Department
Graham Hill Eyecare
Pictured from left is Ashviney Vigneswaran and Terese Thomas, La Trobe University senior engagement coordinator
An early career optometrist, Ash graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2020 and currently works at Graham Hill Eyecare, a full scope private practice that uses state of the art technology to diagnose and manage ocular diseases. She started consulting during the pandemic, taking referrals and emergency cases from GV Health
administration, A-Grade electricians, gas plumbers and apprentices, HomeSafe GV is a community minded business that is actively involved in community sponsorship within the Goulburn Valley.
and surrounding GP clinics. Ash presented at a state conference and now is part of the Course Advisory Committee for the University’s Doctor of Optometry course. She is passionate about healthcare and ensuring that people can access efficient and appropriate help in times of need.
Established in 1985, SCS Packaging is 100 percent Australian owned by brother’s Chris and George Davkovski. In recent years, sons David and Johnny Davkovski have become a major driving force in the business becoming a major supplier to the key Retailers and larger Food Manufacturers. An employer of approximately 50 people, SCS Packaging uses
state-of-the-art equipment and the highest quality materials to meet orders large and small. SCS were unable to attend the Business Excellence Awards gala dinner, but received a warm applause from the audience.
Congratulations Antonella Loverso
on winning the Customer Service of the Year Award - Retail
at this year’s Shepparton Chamber of Commerce Business & Service Excellence Awards. Melvin & Archana Deo and the entire Shepparton AMCAL Pharmacy team are extremely proud of this wonderful achievement!
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2022 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Central Tyre Service Pictured is Tim Webb, Rod Poliness and 2019 Hall of Fame inductee, Graham Hill of Graham Hill Eyecare
A family business spanning 70 years, Central Tyre Service originally operated from a tin shed in Fryers Street. Within just six years, the business had outgrown this premises and moved to a larger site in Welsford Street, where it remains today. In 1962, Jack Kelly from Goodyear stepped in to save the business from being sold to Hardie Rubber Company, leaving the company with three directors, Ian Crosby, Stan Dondel and Goodyear. In 1964, Central Tyre Service
expanded to Echuca with a new branch on a property owned by Ian Crosby. Four years later Stan Dondel was tragically killed in a car accident, after which team member Brian Poliness made the decision to buy Stan’s share in the company. In 1994, Brian’s son Rod took over as Managing Director joining Ian’s son Kent as a co-owner and in 1996, the Echuca branch of Central Tyre Service was purchased by Goodyear paving the way for further growth here in Shepparton. In 2002, Geoff Wright purchased an equal share of the business and with Rod having bought out Goodyear, Central Tyre Service was owned and managed by locals with a shared interest in the further growth of this long-term family business.
Kent passed away in 2011, leaving Rod and Geoff as co-directors. In June 2020, Geoff retired, and long-standing employee Tim Webb joined Rod as a co-director. Interestingly, Rod and Tim have both spent the larger part of their working life, with Central Tyre Service, Rod at 33 years and Tim at 23. Somewhat remarkably, the 20 staff members doing all the work in the shop and on the road have an average of 15 years tenure with the business With the workshop constantly working on jobs at hand, the company has invested in fully equipped mobile service vehicles. The two utilities and a truck can provide onsite service and backup to the region’s transport and agricultural industries, from cars to trucks and tractors by taking the tyre changing
service to the field when needed. Over the past seventy years, Shepparton has undergone dynamic change as the food bowl of Australia. In that time, numerous small businesses have grown and prospered providing a level of service that meets the needs of the local community. One of those businesses that has kept the wheels of the region turning is Central Tyre Service, helping keep every other business on the road. Today, Central Tyre Service continues to value best service practice at competitive prices and to appreciate the efforts of their founders and the team members before them. We salute this widely respected local business that has stood the test of time by providing excellent customer service over the past 70 years.
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of these sponsors
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25 YEARS OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE...Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry board members from left Ross Graham, Josephine Spencer, John Anderson, Chamber manager Tracy Lyle , Wayne Sutton, Wendy Crowe, Anthony Spadaro and Geoff Adams. Photo: Kelly Carmody
A BIG THANK YOU SHEPPARTON
The CENTRAL TYRE SERVICE team, are thrilled to have been selected to be the Chamber’s newest inductee to the Business Hall of Fame. Rod, Tim & the entire team are grateful for everyone’s support in our 70th year of business.
CENTRAL Tyre Service
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T 5821 9555
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