Business Awards Finalists 2022

THE original date was postponed due to flooding across the region, and the venue has been changed to the GV Hotel Cabaret Room, 223 High Street, Shepparton.

All nominees of the 2021 and 2022 White King – Pental Triple M Business Awards, as well as friends, family and the wider community, will celebrate 25 years of recognising local business excellence.

Each of the finalists are eagerly awaiting who will be named victors of each of the categories, and who will come out on top as this year’s Hall of Fame business winner.

Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Tracy Lyle, and the Chamber board are excited to celebrate alongside the nominees.

“This year we received 200+ nominations, a positive indication for the business awards because it highlights that our nomination processes are reaching all across ‘Greater Shepparton’ and a testament to the camaraderie and fortitude of our entire business community,” said Tracy.

“It is wonderful to see businesses being recognised for the fantastic work they do. There is solid competition across all categories, especially the entrepreneur of the year award, young professional of the year award categories and we had

25 years of recognising local business excellence

a record number of nominations in the best new business of the year category.”

There is a multitude of organisations which work together to bring the awards to our community each year.

“Our partners, 95.3 Triple M, WIN TV and The Adviser have been amazing with their coverage and advertising of the Awards, we are also appreciative of the ongoing support received from Shepparton Club, WDEA Works, Harvey Norman Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City Council, Tourism Greater Shepparton (which has recently been rebranded Destination Goulburn Valley), Greater Shepparton Business Centre, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, GOTAFE, GV Health, La Trobe University, NBN Co. and Greater Shepparton City Council Environmental Department,” said Tracy.

“It was also fantastic to see that White King-Pental came on board again this year. It shows their dedication to the local business community. This will be their final business awards, and we thank them for seven wonderful years of support.”

Since 2015, White King-Pental have been a major sponsor of the awards.

“Being a part of this initiative has afforded White King-Pental the opportunity to be a driving force behind encouraging local commerce and industry to reach new heights. As a local, yet large entity, we believe considering the wider community in our business decisions is imperative to working towards the greater good,” reflected White King – Pental site manager, Carmine Conte.

“It’s been an honour to play such a large part in these awards and we are sad our time has drawn to a close. Our collaboration has even encouraged a sense of pride amongst our employees, a big reason why we are an employer of choice in our region.”

This year’s Gala Dinner is shaping up to be the best year yet, a combination of the calibre of nominees, an inability for the event to go ahead in recent years and the combined efforts of our business community as one entity.

“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,” said Tracy.

25 YEARS OF LOCAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE... Meet the representatives who sponsor Shepparton’s premier Business Awards from left, Annette Rose from NBN Co, Milena Miller from WDEA Works, Sharon Terry from the Greater Shepparton City Council Environmental Department, Adam Denny from Harvey Norman Computers, Wayne Sutton from the Shepparton Club, Carmine Conte from Pental Products, Stephen Mullins from WIN TV, Geoff Adams from The Adviser, Ingrid Thomas from the Greater Shepparton City Council, Tricia Martinek from the Shepparton Business Centre, Sarah Forte from GV Health, Elizabeth Capp from LaTrobe University and Craig Comline from Triple M-Southern Cross Austereo. Photo: Kelly Carmody

Best New Business of the Year Awards finalists

The Best New Business Award is presented to a new business who has been in operation for less than 2 years. This award recognises operators new to business who have demonstrated good business practices in starting, setting up and growing their business for success. Sponsored by Greater Shepparton Business Centre. 2022 winner will receive a personalised plaque.

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

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On behalf of our team we would like to thank our clients and the community for their Best New Business nomination and their continuing support

Young Professional of the Year Awards finalists

This award recognises an individual who has demonstrated excellence in enterprise, vision, innovation and community engagement. Sponsored by: LaTrobe University.

Entrepreneur of the Year Awards finalists

This award recognises an individual or small group who have demonstrated excellence in enterprise, vision and entrepreneurial spirit, either in setting up a successful new small business or successfully developing an existing small business or social enterprise. Sponsored by: Victorian Chamber of Commerce.

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

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

CRAIG PROTHERO Mooroopna Golf Club

MICHELLE TEMME Unleashed Dog Training and Daycare

JOSH TAYLOR Tinto Bakery

TRACEY SOFRA Wow Women Group

TEGAN FAIRLEY Insightful Media

ASPEN KIMMORLEY ANZ Bank

JOSH SMITH Thrive 4 Life Therapy

ASHVINEY VIGNESWARAN Graham Hill Eyecare

JESSICA THOMAS Goulburn Valley Hearing Centre

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Apprentice / Trainee of the Year Awards finalists

2021 & 2022 brought about a year of business change more than many others, and we would like to recognise businesses that have introduced new processes, services or products to affect positive change. This can be improving existing methods or practices or starting from scratch. Ultimately the goal is to reinvigorate a business creating new value and boosting growth and/or productivity. Sponsored by NBN Co.

Amy Cooper

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

GV BODY REJUVENATION Monique Camm

REAL ESTATE Peter Cardamone

HUB ON HIGH Nathan Goodall THE WOOLSHED AT EMERALD BANK Angela Mangiameli

KELSEY CUMMING Cockram and Cockram

ELLA BOYD Gloss Hairdressing

TARA AMBROSINI Graham Hill Eyecare

OLIVIA WELLS Tatura Hot Bread

This award recognises the individual’s excellent progress in their training, approach to the job and performance. Sponsored by: GOTAFE.

Innovative Business of the Year in the Business Awards It is with great honour and pride that I thank my clients for their support and nomination. Thank you Rebuilding muscle health and restoring confidence for clients at all stages of life. 102 Nixon Street, Shepparton 0407 568 591 gvbodyrejuvenation.com gvbodyrejuvenation@outlook.com

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Environmental/sustainable

VETS Frances Jenner & Brett Davis

Is proud to sponsor Shepparton’s premier Business Awards to encourage excellence in business

Thank you to our valued members and guests for your continued support during what have been a difficult few years. Thanks also to the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and the sponsors for the 2022 Business Awards. www.aquamoves.com.au Aquamoves is proudly provided by Greater Shepparton City Council.

www.aquamoves.com.au Aquamoves is proudly provided by Greater Shepparton City Council.

FOOTT WASTE Scott Turton

SMOKE ALARMS AND ELECTRICAL Lucas White

AQUAMOVES

This award recognises business achievements in reaching rural and regional consumers with modern and traditional marketing techniques. Sponsored by: Southern Cross Austereo, WIN TV & The Adviser.

Congratulations to all the finalists in the 2022 Business Awards Pental Limited | www.pental.com.au

Visitor Experience of the Year Awards finalists

Visitor Experience of the Year is designed to encompass the local tourism and visitor industry and enables any business providing an exceptional ‘visitor experience’ to nominate including, but not limited to, hospitality, accommodation, tour operator, and attractions. The Visitor Experience Awards are represented in two areas: Excellence in Tourism Hospitality and Excellence in Tourism Accommodation Sponsored by Greater Shepparton City Council - Tourism Greater Shepparton.

The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of these sponsors made in

Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year Awards finalists

This award recognises business achievements in reaching rural and regional consumers with modern and traditional marketing techniques. Sponsored by: Southern Cross Austereo, WIN TV & The Adviser. 2022 winners will receive a personalised plaque.

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We’re proud to have been nominated for the Best Marketing / Advertising Campaign award in the 2022 Business Excellence Awards

Goulburn Valley Ag has been operating since 2014, formally known as William Adams Ag. We specialise in the sale, service and parts of new and used tractors and machinery.

The major brands we specialise in are Deutz-Fahr, Kioti, Versatile, Maschio, Vicon, Mchale, Kverneland and recently became agents for TTI products and Redgum Log spillers and Chippers.

We Support our products through highly trained technicians with onsite and after-hours service available.

Goulburn Valley Ag is Your Farming Partner

Goulburn Valley Ag is

Goulburn Valley Ag has been operating since 2014, formally known as William Adams Ag. We specialise in the sale, service and parts of new and used tractors and machinery.

The major brands we specialise in are Deutz-Fahr, Kioti, Versatile, Maschio, Vicon, Mchale, Kverneland and recently became agents for TTI products and Redgum Log splitters and chippers.

We support our products through highly trained technicians with on-site and after-hours service available.

Goulburn Valley Ag | 7847 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla (03) 5832 5500 | www.goulburnvalleyag.com.au

Celebrating Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Business Awards Hall of Fame recipients

EVERY year since the early 1990s, the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry has facilitated the region’s premier business awards to pay recognition to local businesses and individuals that demonstrate excellence in their fields (excluding the Covid years of 2020 & 2021). Since 2007, 13 recipients have been added to the business award’s Hall of Fame.

The awards have not been able to go ahead since 2020, meaning this year Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the awards, making now the opportune time to acknowledge previous Hall of Fame recipients, those many long-standing businesses from

around the region that have contributed greatly to the Shepparton we know and love.

Previous Hall of Fame recipients:

• 2019: Graham Hill Eyecare

• 2018: Dale Wright Portrait Maker (Photography)

• 2017: Purdeys Jewellers

• 2016: Cellar 47

• 2015: Renato’s Florist

• 2014: John Anderson Pharmacy

• 2013: Pat and Tina’s BP Service Station

• 2012: Traffik Boutique

• 2011: Stubbs and Wallace and Partners

• 2010: McArthur’s Shoes

• 2009: WB Hunter Pty Ltd

• 2008: Lovell’s Shepparton News Agency

• 2007: J. Furphy & Sons Pty Ltd

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

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2019: GRAHAM HILL EYECARE... Graham Hill Eyecare co-owner Graham Hill and wife Dawn Hill, optical technician Trevor MacKenzie, manager Leeanne Jones and receptionist Rhonda Allan