Announcing the finalists Celebrating our local business community
SPONSORING THE AWARDS… From left, Tourism Greater Shepparton board chair and GOTAFE commercial manager tourism, hospitality, events, hair and beauty, Ross Graham, Western District Employment Access (WDEA) Works team leader, Kaitlin Smith, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Northern Victoria regional manager, Edwina Dooley, Greater Shepparton City Council tourism and major events team leader, Rohan Sali, The Adviser managing director, Geoff Adams, Harvey Norman Shepparton Electrical franchisee, Kieran Moon, WIN Network Shepparton manager, Stephen Mullins, White King – Pental business manager – ‘Duracell’, David Turkovic, White King - Pental manufacturing manager, Carmine Conte, Shepparton Show Me chair, Shane Sali, 95.3 Triple M general manager, Alan Kellock, GV Health acting executive director people and culture, Karen Linford, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone, Greater Shepparton Business Centre business development coordinator, Lisa Kubeil and La Trobe University lecturer, Phuc Nguyen. Photo: Katelyn Morse.
Local community submits
613 nominations
102 businesses eagerly await naming of winners for 2019 White King – Pental 95.3 Triple M Business Awards continued from front page 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 613 nominations, which is 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. “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 Best New Business of the Year category. “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 Harvey Norman, GOTAFE , Shepparton Show Me and the Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Greater Shepparton City Council, La Trobe University, Tourism Greater Shepparton, GV Health, WDEA Works 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. 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 women 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 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).
Professional Service of the Year finalists
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Nixon Podiatry owner, Sally Howes
Goulburn Valley Dental Group director, Sath Saranathan and head of dental assisting, Bianca Kelly
GV Vets’ Dr Frances Jenner and Dr Brett Davis
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Proud Traditional Thai Massage owner, Nattanya Khongsthidporn and manager, Chat Petnamkhang
Jaimi King Legal director, Jaimi King
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Shepparton Donor Centre manager, Michelle Hamilton
Lush Skin and Laser Clinic owner, Cat Armstrong
Business of the Year Awards finalists Retail Service of the Year finalists
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Boutique on Binney owner, Tanya Fowler
Barbeques Galore proprietors, Michelle Bathman, Jason Bathman
Nixon + Maude proprietor, Jo Hanson
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Noni B Shepparton manager, Khaila Corby
Blossom with Love owner, Jenny Serra
Aussie Disposals franchisee, Belinda Hurren
Witchery Shepparton store manager, Teresa Pulvirenti
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Willprint Shepparton customer service, Mark Meda and owner, Ian Almond
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors
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Business of the Year Awards finalists Trade Service of the Year finalists
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JLT Plumbing owner, Jay Tozer
John Crawford Painting operations manager, Stuart Keyte, owner, John Crawford
Greg Pearson Building supervisor, Dave Kennedy, director, Greg Pearson
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Gouge Linen & Garment Services directors, Phil Priestly and Rob Priestly
GAME Traffic & Contracting manager, Leigh McCully and supervisor, Callum Phillips
Poolwerx Shepparton directors, Rosie Henry and Craig Henry
LPM Automotive mechanic director, Larz Patrick Martin-Walsh
Celebrating Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s past
Business Awards Hall of Fame recipients Each year since the early 1990s, the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been coordinating the region’s premiere business awards to allow the community to pay recognition to our local businesses and individuals for displaying excellence in their fields. The last 12 years has seen 12 businesses
take out the top honours at the awards, being added to the business award’s Hall of Fame. With 2020 being the 25th anniversary of the business awards, we thought this was a great opportunity to recognise the most recent eight Hall of Fame award recipients, those many long-standing businesses from around the region which have contributed greatly to the Shepparton we all know today.
Entrepreneur of the Year Awards finalists 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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Kaiela Arts manager, Angie Russi
ClayStone Marketing director, Mervyn Fernando
Wendy’s Milk Bar City Central Shepparton owner, Annmarie McBain
Next Office Tech director, John Montagner
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Place Accommodation owners, Luis Casanova and Carrie Donaldson
JL Productions owner, Jamie Lea
24 and More Fitness owner, Anne Maclean
Previous 8 years’ Business Hall of Fame recipients:
2018: DALE WRIGHT PORTRAIT MAKER (PHOTOGRAPHY)… From left, Dale Wright Portrait Maker owners, Lorraine and Dale Wright.
2017: PURDEYS JEWELLERS (JEWELLERY/ RETAIL)… From left, Pam Lynas and Stewart Lynas (Deceased) and Jo and Michael Kearney of Purdeys Jewellers.
2016: CELLAR 47 (RESTAURANT/FOOD)… From left, Cellar 47 owners, Franca and Angelo Grasso.
2015: RENATO’S FLORIST (RETAIL)… Renato’s Florist proprietor, Sam Renato.
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors
2014: JOHN ANDERSON PHARMACY (PHARMACY/SERVICES/RETAIL)… Agata and John Anderson of John Anderson Pharmacy.
2013: PAT & TINA’S BP SERVICE STATION (SERVICES)… Pat & Tina’s BP Service Station owner, Joe Di Conza.
2012: TRAFFIK BOUTIQUE (FASHION/ RETAIL)… Traffik Boutique owner, Hismet Sali.
2011: STUBBS WALLACE AND PARTNERS (FINANCIAL SERVICES)… From left, business development manager, Naomi Hoenig, accountants, Paul Kealey and Anna McIntosh, director, Thomas Chick, accountants, Kristy Maher and Tristen Murray and trainee accountant, Kristina Marko.
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Customer Service of the Year Awards finalists The Customer Service of the Year Awards are separated into three main categories, 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 and Harvey Norman Shepparton.
Retail Service of the Year finalists
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The Main Course Butchery owner/ manager, Luke Dixon
PJ’s 4x4 manager, Kevin Gribble
Kevin Hicks Real Estate residential sale administrator, Katie Nash
Computer Tech Support manager, Jenny Northey
Spotlight sew department team member, Rita Green
Cold Rock Ice Creamery Shepparton owner, Kerrie Pearse
Cartridge World sales assistants, Sheryl Penny and Lois Sellick
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The Butter Factory Café owner, Chris Reisner
Kevin Hicks Real Estate sales/subdivision manager, Terry Shiels
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tickets sold to Gala Dinner first time sold out
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Customer Service of the Year Awards finalists Professional Service of the Year finalists
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Commrural Lending Services director/ licensed finance broker, Gary Eckel
Knight St Multi-Age Learning centre director, Erin Tracey
AHA Accounting & Business Solutions associate, Jessica Serafini
Walker’s Accountants & Advisers financial planner, Mark Stratton
Goulburn Valley Health Medical Imaging office supervisor, Lisa Hooper, customer service officer, Bronwyn Sartori
The Eye Shop store manager, Vanessa Madeira and optometrist, Ashley Madeira
Massage Therapy for Women massage therapist, Sharyn Sleeth
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors
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Kanga Kids Family Day Care educator, Karen Eldred
Adina’s Dental Cosmetics practice manager, Komal Makwana
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Customer Service of the Year Awards finalists Trade Service of the Year finalists
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KitchenWise Shepparton director, Mark Boldiston
Lavish Hair owner, Maria-Aleece Brown
CUBED Contracting owner, Nygal Brown
Brett Collins Refrigeration owner, Brett Collins
Hamlyn Mechanical Repairs director, Clinton Hamlyn
Strudwick Plastering owner, Justin Strudwick
Reilly Electrical & Sunvalley Solar director, Paul Reilly
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors
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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. The winner will receive a prize of $1,500 courtesy of GOTAFE.
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The Teller Collective apprentice chef, Lachlan Andrew
Goulburn Valley Dental Group dental assistant, Jessica Cirillo
Darryl Twitt Motors second year automotive apprentice, Ashley Burgess Miller
Quality Hotel Parklake hospitality trainee, Jordan Baxter
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Goulburn Valley Dental Group dental assistant trainee, Alysha Booth
GV Vets vet nurse trainee, Taylor Parker
Link Building Systems apprentice carpenter, Keith Doxey
Night of nights for local business
HUGE CELEBRATION… The 24th Annual Gala Presentation Dinner will celebrate the businesses and individuals nominated for Business Awards, with the 2019 dinner a sold out event for the first time in several years. Photo: David Lee.
Each year, the Business Awards conclude with a celebratory Gala Presentation Dinner, which takes place at Riverlinks’ Eastbank Centre. Hosted by TV and radio personality, John Deeks, guests will be treated to a three-course meal and drinks at bar prices, with live entertainment provided by Matt and Jamie Hooper. Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and
Industry executive officer, Lucy Cerrone said this was the first time in several years the annual awards dinner has sold out. “We’ve sold out all 480 of our tickets, for the first time in many years. The awards dinner is a great opportunity to get together and celebrate local businesses.” Next year will be a spectacular event, with the Business Awards celebrating 25 years in 2020. The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1477 Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – Page 25
Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year Awards finalists The Best Marketing/Advertising Award is a 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 $1,500 voucher for marketing courtesy of Shepparton Show Me.
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AJ’s Moto Direct product manager, Mel Jones, business manager, Steve Jones
Perta Thomson Partners CEO, Brian Thomson, marketing manager, Amy Weidenbach, partner, Lou Perta
AHS Tatura Pharmacy pharmacist, Louise Robbins and retail manager, Tracy Lowry
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The Woolshed @ Emerald Bank owner, Ange Mangiameli
Mooroopna Family Dental Care oral health therapist, Kate Harcourt and practice manager, Megan Whittaker
Foott Waste Solutions owners, Jenny Foott and Peter Foott
Pinch of Salt proprietor, Carolyn Young
GV Healthy Workplace of the Year Awards finalists The GV Healthy Workplace Award recognises employers and employees who work together to build a healthy workplace. The winner will receive $1,500 cash prize courtesy of GV Health.
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L & P Mackin Forklifts manager, Jarrod Mackin
Choice Group directors, Jamie Cox and Darren Green
Furphy Engineering general manager, Peter Tapscott and CEO, Adam Furphy
Moretto Building project manager, Lachlan Cale and admin, Renita Crossley
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ANZ Business Banking regional executive – Central North Victoria, Nathan Carkeek and relationship manager, Jessica Daniel
FIX Muscle Performance manager, Cher Hetherington
Greg Pearson Building site supervisor, Charlie Hodge and apprentice carpenter, Levi Hicks
“The judging again this year has highlighted the great things happening in the Greater Shepparton business community.” Lucy Cerrone, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer.
The Shepparton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. gratefully acknowledges the support of this years sponsors
made in Shepparton
n GO TAFE n Greater Shepparton Business Centre n Greater Shepparton City Council n GV Health n Harvey Norman Shepparton n LaTrobe University n Shepparton Show Me n Tourism Greater Shepparton n Victorian Chamber of Commerce n WDEA Works
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Best New Business of the Year 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 $1,500 cash prize courtesy of the Greater Shepparton Business Centre.
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Nexis Concept and Design creative director, Steph Boyle
The Wright Style owner, Sheridan Wright
One Sweet Baker owner, Jenaya Bell
Optus Business Centre Shepparton director, Anthony Spadaro
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Uncut Diamond owners, Cristen Brunner and Jenna Brunner
Rebound owner, Jo Sleeth
GV Developmental Clinic director, Susan Galambos Colmer and practice manager, Sacha Finlayson
Mes Amours owner, Kirsty Richardson
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AttentionMedia founder, Anthony Murphy
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years of Business Awards in Shepparton
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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 $1,500 courtesy of La Trobe University.
Visitor Experience 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 of each section will receive a $500 cash prize courtesy of Tourism Greater Shepparton and Greater Shepparton City Council.
Tourism - Hospitality of the Year finalists
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Priceline Pharmacy Shepparton Marketplace pharmacy intern, Matthew Sofra
National Dental Care Shepparton lead dentist, Jason Bishop
Greater Shepparton City Council multicultural development officer, Sarmed Yassin
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Monichino Café & Wine Bar owners, Ryan Gibson and Carlie Monichino
Fryers Street Food Store partner, Ingrid Thomas
Barca.Love owner, Phil Barca
The Little Gourmet Food Company owners, Adrian Rowe and Ineka Rowe
Tourism - Attractions and Festivals of the Year finalists
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Murray Dairy communications and young dairy network coordinator, Harriet Bawden
Morrison & Sawers Lawyers solicitor, D’Arcy Curtis-McDonald
Conquest Equipment finance manager, Joshua Doxey
Greater Shepparton City Council marketing officer, Nicole Zurcas
“The bar is being lifted each year and in the last few years I have seen some businesses nominated that missed out on winning. However, this year, they are high on the list which to me is striving to do better.” Lucy Cerrone, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry executive officer.
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Shepparton Brewery venue manager, Jade Burley
Shepparton Farmers’ Market coordinator, Vittoria Meola
Shepparton Arts Festival creative director, Jamie Lea and general manager, Louise Tremper
Tourism - Accommodation of the Year finalists
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Belstack Strawberry Farm owners, Marg Tacey and Peter Tacey
Place Accommodation owner, Carrie Donaldson
Thornebridge owners, Tim Linton, Clare O’Reilly
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