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Hoare appointed new director
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Community recognises 543 local businesses
GREATER Shepparton City Council has appointed Phillip Hoare as its new director infrastructure/city engineer, who began the role from Monday last week. Mr Hoare has a strong connection to Greater Shepparton having been born, raised and educated in the area. He also lives locally and comes from a family with a farming background in the area. Continued on page 15
BUSINESSES RECOGNISED… From left, White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte and engineering manager, Paul Moore are pleased to once again be the major sponsor for the 2017 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards. This year’s awards night of nights this Friday will see the winners of each of this year’s categories announced as well as the Hall of Fame recipient. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
100 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards ANOTHER successful year of paying recognition to the work that local businesses are doing concludes this Friday night. Each of the 100 finalists as part of the 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards 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 winner. 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 543 nominations, which is almost 50 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. Continued on page 19
Announcing the finalists
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Celebrating our local business community
Community recognises 543 local businesses SPONSORS AWAIT THIS YEAR’S WINNERS… From left, 2017 White King-Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards sponsors, Greater Shepparton City Council acting tourism coordinator, Kim Robson, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone, La Trobe University community engagement coordinator, Kristina Marko, Shepparton Show Me marketing coordinator, Mat Innes-Irons, Greater Shepparton Business Centre administration officer, Jo Rathjen, WIN Television manager, Stephen Mullins, White King-Pental production manager, Carmine Conte, The Adviser general manager – sales, Will Adams, White King-Pental engineering manager, Paul Moore, 95.3 Triple M sales director, Steve Hetherton, GOTAFE manager marketing & creative services, Larissa Falla, Tourism Greater Shepparton president, Ross Graham, Fix Muscle Performance pilates and yoga liaison, Sebastiana Natalizio, WDEA Employment employment consultant, Rob McAdam and GV Health executive director workforce, Stacey Weeks. Photo: Alicia Niglia.
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 Murchison and 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.
100 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2017 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards “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 two new sponsors including WDEA Employment and FIX Muscle Performance. Our media partners, 95.3 Triple M, WIN TV and The Adviser have also done a great job with advertising, which
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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, GV Health and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry continue to offer. “It was also fantastic to see that White KingPental came on board again this year 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 recognizing 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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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).
Trade Service of the Year finalists
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Nisha’s Hair & Beauty owner, Nisha Choudhary
North Vic Garage Doors co-owner, Julie Collins
Rod Wild Auto Electrical owner, Rod Wild
Maison Belle Beauty owner, Maxine Smith
WEEK 10
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WEEK 14
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Gas Strut Recharge Shepparton owners, Gay Gerrish and Wayne Chapple
Printworks Print & Copy Solutions owner, Ken Faulkner
Asthetique Skin Care owner, Shellie Pearson and manager Brooke Allan
Country Carpet Cleaning & Restoration owners, Kelly and Paul Rummery
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Professional Service of the Year finalists
Retail Service of the Year finalists
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Rumbalara Elders Facility director of positive ageing and disability services, Dean Walton and nurse unit manager, Tania Osborne
Merritt Funeral Services director, Garry Merritt and manager, Jan Pearce
Reid’s Pharmacy pharmacy assistant, Janine Keeshan
Brokerhouse receptionist, Kelly Simsen and director, Andrew Westblade
Kmart Tyre & Auto Service store manager, Gordon Spark
Just Jeans 2IC, Gina Trimboli and store manager, Maria Diramacca
Murchison Post Office owner, Di Colbert and manager, Damien Hutchins
Escape Travel Shepparton team leader, Kate Mudford and assistant team leader, Naomi Cooper
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Recruitment Select manager, Max Allen
Takeova Security owners Peter and Renee Carpinelli
Choice Group directors, Darren Green and Jamie Cox
ANZ Bank Shepparton regional executive, Nathan Carkeek and relationship manager, Jessica Daniel
Goulburn Valley Dental Group practice manager, Laura Kilgour and principal dentist, Dr Sath Saranathan
Stephens Jewellers Shepparton Marketplace manager, Lisa Stojanovski
Intersport Shepparton business owner, Gary Harvey
Shop 221 sales assistant, Mary Bau
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Customer Service of the Year
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Awards finalists
Retail Service of the Year finalists
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The Little Music Shop owner, Bruce Curnow
WB Hunter Pty Ltd rural retail assistant, Katie McCartney
Shepparton Camera House lab operator, Chrissy Pedretti
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WEEK 7
Identity Menswear manager, Stephen Goulopoulos
Escape Travel team leader, Kate Mudford
JB Hi Fi salesman, Tayte Hyland
Paw Boutique owner, Dianna Dicker
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Barbeques Galore Shepparton proprietor, Jason Bathman and salesperson, Mason Irvine
Cartridge World Shepparton retail sales assistant, Sheryl Penny
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 Employment and FIX Muscle Performance.
Professional Service of the Year finalists
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GV Myotherapy owner, Leigh Gladman
Prasanna Yoga owner/ director, Kate Hall
Little White Light Studio owner, Sonya Kok
Nutriessence Naturopathic Medicine owner, Kelly Dreyer
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Melinda Fitzsimmons Kinesiology owner, Melinda Fitzsimmons
Murchison Pharmacy owner, Pamela Mattea
Trevor Phillips Photographics owner/photographer, Trevor Phillips
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Customer Service of the Year
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Awards finalists
Trade Service of the Year finalists
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Vine Hair & Makeup owner, Renee Garthwaite
Dallas Automotive owner, Dallas Wooster
Lewis Homes manager, John Dellar
Goulburn Valley Tree Service business owner/ arborist, Jacob Ellis
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Waterwheel Tyre Centre proprietor, Michael Payten
Tis Hair & Beauty owner/ hairdresser, Kylie Morrow
Rituals of Self Love owner, Skye Nixon
Young Professional of the Year
Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign of the Year
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Awards finalists
The Best Marketing/Advertising Award is a new 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.
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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 $2,500 courtesy of La Trobe University.
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Simply Stems Boutique Florist creative leader in marketing and design, Lauren Kiss and owner, Rachel Matthews
Nicholson Builders owner, Heath Nicholson
Aussie Hotel supervisor, Ashleigh Hodges and manager, Chris Reisner
Next Office Tech marketing coordinator, Danielle Montagner and business development manager, Jordan Montagner
Education First Youth Foyer youth development worker, Natalie Jalkanen
Greater Shepparton City Council major and business events officer, Jeremy Bianco
Community Accessability Inc lead program support officer, Jessica Skinner
GV Health Dental Services Department dentist, Dr Mohit Tolani
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Shepparton Camera House sales assistant, Stephanie Leahy
O’Connors Shepparton sales manager Ryan O’Connor
Cardamone Real Estate director, Peter Cardamone
JG Thompson Lawyers lawyer, Ella Thompson
ANZ Bank Shepparton home and investment lending manager, Jessica Clarke
St Mel’s Primary School classroom teacher, Ellie Phillips
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Friday 6th October 2017 Eastbank Centre Doors open at 6.30pm
Join us for a three course meal (drinks at bar prices) as award nominees, friends and the business community gather to recognise outstanding retail and industry achievements and services in our region. Hosted by John Deeks Featuring Music by Matt & Jamie Hooper Tickets for chamber members are $70 while tickets for non-members are $75
■ Fix Muscle Performance ■ GO TAFE ■ Greater Shepparton Business Centre ■ Greater Shepparton City Council ■ GV Health ■ LaTrobe University ■ Shepparton Show Me ■ Tourism Greater Shepparton ■ Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry ■ WDEA Employment
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Entrepreneur of the Year
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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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Brother Pablo coowner, Scott Parker
AOK owner, Michelle Newten
Fix Muscle Performance owner, Cher Hetherington
Choice Group director, Jamie Cox
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Charlotte’s Lab owner, Charlotte White
Gagliardi Scott Real Estate director, Rocky Gagliardi
Calandro Engineering Pty Ltd managing director, Mario Calandro
GV Healthy Workplace of the Year
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Apprentice / Trainee of the Year
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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.
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. The winner will receive a prize of $2,500 courtesy of GOTAFE.
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Education First Youth Foyer manager, Anita McCurdy and team leader, Tessa Marnane
Campbell’s Soups Australia plant manager, Gabrielle Westlake
Kreskas Bros Transport general manager, Peter Hill
Specsavers Shepparton director, Fiona Jackson
Link Building Systems apprentice carpenter, Austin Tricarico
VAB Hairdressing 2nd year apprentice hairdresser, Alice Connell
Bonnett’s Electrical apprentice electrician, Tyler Siekman
PJM Landscaping 3rd year apprentice landscaper, Seth Maher
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Choice Group @ theplaylab directors, Jamie Cox and Darren Green
All Farm Gates manager, Ben Moon
Royal Kitchens & Cabinets Pty Ltd apprentice cabinet maker, Maris Linuzs
Market Meats apprentice butcher, Kael Wass
T & M Plumbing apprentice plumber, Hamish Thomson
Parklake Hotel apprentice chef, Atsadawut Tamkam
WEEK 15
WEEK 16
Notre Dame College faith and ministry training trainee, Daina Davies
Furphy Foundry apprentice fabricator engineer, Adam Menzie
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Sponsors
■ Fix Muscle Performance ■ 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 ■ WDEA Employment
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Best New Business of the Year
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Awards finalists
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.
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Core Strength Health & Wellness owner/ manager, Tracey Visser
Hobby Boss owner, Malcolm McLeod
Flourish on McLennan proprietor, Michelle Banfield
Jetjas Café owner, Jackie Walker
Nourish owner, Freddy Raftellis
Barca.Love owner, Tina Barca
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Brother Pablo owners, Scott Parker and Heath Nicholson
GV L’s 2 P’s owner, Craig Brauman
MBCM Shepparton directors, Emma Glazebrook and Amelia Wright
Visitor Experience of the Year
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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.
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Quest Shepparton property 2IC, Mandy Corby
Fryers Street Food Store owner, Ingrid Thomas
Fun City manager, Jonelle Arnold and owner, Darren Shaw
The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank owner, Cam Mangiameli
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Shepparton Motor Museum & Collectibles curator, Graeme Balfour
SPC Kids Town – Adventure Playground coordinator, Tracey Toy and duty supervisor, Leanne Houkes
The Carrington functions and restaurant coordinators, Blasé Kirne and Linda Stephens