Campaspe Murray Business Awards Program 2022

Brian Nankervis

We are delighted to welcome back the talented Brian Nankervis to MC our Gala Night celebrating business excellence within Campaspe and Murray River Councils.

For nearly four decades, Brian Nankervis has made Australians laugh. And that’s not an easy task because we’re a pretty tough crowd. Of course, it helps that he has many talents – poet, performer, writer, producer and one of the country’s best MCs.

For many years, Brian has been writing, producing and co-hosting the A.F.I Award winning SBS music trivia series, RocKwiz. He currently co-hosts, with Richelle Hunt, The Friday Revue each Friday afternoon on ABC Radio Melbourne.

He was a writer and performer on the hospital soap opera Let The Blood Run Free and a regular on Hey Hey It’s Saturday as the tortured street poet Raymond J Bartholomeuz.

Brian is a great host and MC and we know that he will bring warmth, humour and incredible energy to our Gala Dinner.

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2022 Program Introduction

The Campaspe Murray Business Awards are about celebrating the best in the business and we are thrilled to welcome you here this evening.

The Campaspe Murray Business Awards honour and celebrate our best local businesses from the smallest to the largest, our best local business owners, their best staff, our best young entrepreneurs and our best community organisations.

Local businesses are more than just important to our economy they are central to the fabric of our community. The Awards recognise the important social contributions made by organisations through service excellence, inclusive and ethical behaviour and environmental sustainability.

The Awards also provide stimulus for businesses to review their own performance and the opportunity to receive feedback from judges and to measure themselves against their peers.

Finalists go through a thorough and particular judging process. We would like to express our appreciation to judges for the time, effort and thought they have contributed to this process. Judges have praised the high standard of

finalists and have shared what a pleasure it has been to learn more about the many exceptional businesses within the Campaspe Murray area. Many thanks must also go to the wonderful sponsors of the 2022 Awards. Their generous support enables these awards to take place and demonstrates their willingness to encourage and promote local businesses and their achievements.

For the full coverage of the Gala Awards Presentation Evening be sure to get your copy of the Riverine Herald on Friday, October 14, Campaspe News on Tuesday, October 18 and Kyabram Free Press on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the 2022 Awards. We hope you thoroughly enjoy the Gala Presentation Evening and best of luck to all the finalists.

Proudly brought to you by Campaspe Shire Council and Murray River Council

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Nichol Trading People’s Choice Award

For the second time, the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards includes a People’s Choice Award, allowing the public to vote for their favourite finalist business or individual. The People’s Choice Award category allowed finalists the opportunity to promote their success as a finalist within their own networks, encouraging their supporters to vote for them. The People’s Choice Award voting was open for a period of 6 weeks.

The committee of the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards were delighted that over 2,289 people engaged in the voting process and showed support for their favourite business.

Proudly sponsored by Nichol Trading.

FINALISTS

000 Training

Ash Hall Cycles

Atkinson Shearing

Brady Electrical

Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House

Collins Booksellers Echuca

Committee For Echuca Moama

Community Living & Respite Services

E M Events

Echuca Moama Plant Farm

Empire Signs and Graphics

Fifteen50 Consulting

Healthy Tummies Pantry

Jen’s Hens Organic Free Range Eggs

Lets Do Coffee Roasters

Love TC

Loved Up Echuca Moama

Moama & District Preschool Centre

Moama Bakery

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant

Moulamein Newsagency

Moulamein Pre School

Murray Darling Scenic Flights

Olivia Wescombe - Rock Solid Gardening Supplies

OPT Bar & Restaurant

Progressive Rural Solutions

Riverbank Moama

Rochester Elmore District Health Service

Rock Solid Gardening Supplies

SG Advisory IT

SLTEC Fertilizers

TalkSmart Training

Vast Creative Wooptooii

Moama Bowling Club Best Home Based Business Award

Open to any business operating from the home of the proprietor.

Home-based businesses are a large part of the local business community, with over one million people running a business from home Australia wide. Working from home can offer flexibility and convenience, and can often be a great opportunity to start a new career. Moama Bowling Club congratulates all the finalists in the Best Home Based Business category.

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Loved Up Echuca Moama

Loved Up Echuca Moama is a wedding magazine and online space for couples choosing to say “I do” in the region.

Loved Up EM showcases the amazing talent, stunning venues and range of options to anyone getting married in the wonderful Echuca Moama region.

Launched in 2020, Loved Up EM is a magazine filled to the brim with the information,

inspiration and ideas on how to hold the best wedding ever.

The 2022 edition, featuring more than 140 pages, was launched in May and is available in the Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester, Shepparton, Bendigo Central, Deniliquin, Barham and Swan Hill newsagents for $14.95.

For more on Loved Up Echuca Moama, visit www.lovedupem.com.au

TalkSmart Training

TalkSmart Training is a mobile first aid training company offering quality, focused and tailored first aid courses across Australia to all types of businesses.

Run solely by professional First Aid provider Dawn Ferrier, TalkSmart Training provide professionally delivered first aid courses at your workplace to businesses, healthcare, schools, parents, childcare workers, individuals, students and more. Courses are tailored to ensure that participants feel valued and are provided with appropriate resources for their individual learning needs.

Courses include CPR Update, Basic First Aid, Provide First Aid, First Aid For Teachers and Childcare Workers, Asthma & Anaphylaxis First Aid, Provide Advanced First Aid, Emergency Spinal Care Course, Safe Handling of Sharps and Infectious Waste and COVID-19 Infection Control Courses.

TalkSmart Training also has the CPR and LVR course, which is essential if you are conducting live work or working with live switchboards. Businesses can be located in a major city, large town or a small remote rural community.

For more, visit talksmarttraining.com.au

Love TC

Love TC is a labour of love for owner Tameaka Collins, who describes Love TC as “unique, creative and fun”.

The Bamawm-based business began as Love Play Clay in 2015 with Tameaka starting out selling jewellery made of clay in a market stall. But as the product range expanded and evolved, Tameaka rebranded the business to Love TC in 2017.

Love TC stocks a delightful mix of products ranging from handmade, jewellery,

accessories, candles, soaps and sensory fidget toys through to clothing, scarves and little pots. In addition to the wide array of products, Tameaka also hosts parties where children can make their own creations. DIY jewellery kits and custom designs are available for people of all ages.

Love TC services customers from across Australia.

For more, check out lovetc.com.au or take a drive and visit the shop.

Vast Creative

Vast Creative provide a wide range of digital online marketing services including web design, SEO, online marketing and social media management.

Commencing in 2012, they saw a growing need for web design and online marketing services in the Echuca Moama region.

Vast Creative has not only filled that void, but grown to servicing more than 100 clients, based across Australia and internationally.

They take the time to understand your business, not just the product or services you offer, but what makes it unique.

000 Training

000 Training is a specialist First Aid Training Company that only uses experienced Emergency Department staff with extensive emergency nursing experience to deliver your training.

This gives the advantage of real-world knowledge and experiences.

The Echuca-based business is owned and operated by John and Jan Carey, both registered nurses with qualifications and experience in

Vast Creative also prides itself on giving back to the community, running the website for the community radio station EMFM and the annual Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival.

Vast Creative strive to be effective, honest and create web services to local businesses at affordable prices.

In addition to being nominated for the Best Home Based Business Award, Vast Creative is also a finalist in the Best Professional Service Award.

Visit www.vastcreative.com.au

emergency nursing, and teaching.

Courses are provided across Victoria and southern NSW in schools, childcare centres, trade workplaces and regular public courses.

They also have various ways of delivering the courses, including face-to-face classroom style learning or online learning with face-to-face assessments.

For more on 000 Training, visit www.000training.com.au

TalkSmart Training is a mobile first aid training company offering quality, focused and tailored first aid courses across Australia to all kinds of businesses.

specialise in catering for regional areas in and around Echuca, and will happily travel to your place of business to deliver your training.

Locations of service include (but aren’t restricted to) Echuca, Deniliquin, Kerang, Swan Hill, Bendigo, Rochester, Shepparton and Elmore.

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Rich River Golf Club Excellence in Hospitality Award

Rich River Golf Club

of the Excellence in Hospitality category

industry is vital to tourism and growth in Echuca-Moama,

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support by getting behind them.

OPT Bar & Restaurant

OPT is now Echuca’s premier late night venue. For the past 13 months, OPT has been run by Jacob Coad, a 22-year-old who grew up in the Echuca-Moama region.

His focus has been on making OPT an inclusive venue for the community.

OPT has hosted a number of major events, including the highly successful fundraiser for Xavier Edwards in July.

Riverbank Moama

Owned and operated by Nikki and Paul Cohen, who have more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Riverbank Moama is located in the old homestead of the Moama Waters Holiday Park.

Riverbank Moama offers indoor and outdoor dining with picturesque views of the Murray River and redgums.

Their mission has been to provide high-quality food for people who wish to combine fun and an enjoyable ambience with skilful cooking into an extraordinary dining experience.

Moama Bakery

Moama Bakery has been owned and operated by David Wegener since 2000.

Back then there was one shop and eight staff. Fast forward to today, two decades on, the business operates three stores in Echuca Moama and employs more than 100 staff.

The growth is a testament to a simple recipe — customer service is at the heart of everything Moama Bakery does.

As David puts it, you can buy a pie or a cake anywhere, but it is their service that is the point of

OPT prides itself on being the most flexible function venue around, specialising in hens, bucks, birthdays and netball/ football trips.

It can cater to functions of 12 to 60 people on the scenic Balcony Bar, the perfect place to enjoy a gorgeous sunset.

OPT Bar & Restaurant is located at 272–276 Hare Street, Echuca.

From classic recipes to new-age kitchen adventures, each dish reflects Riverbank Moama’s passion.

Riverbank Moama is open from Wednesday to Sunday for dinner, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Sundays.

In addition to the Excellence in Hospitality nomination, Riverbank Moama is a finalist in the Best New Business award.

Riverbank Moama is located at 96 Old Barmah Road, Moama.

difference that brings you back again and again. Moama Bakery has a wide range of pies and pastries (their sausage rolls are exceptional) as well as an array of different breads and rolls.

Those with a sweet tooth are more than sated with cupcakes, donuts and vanilla slices headlining a list of tasty treats.

You can find Moama Bakery at Shop 3/57 Meninya Street, Moama, Moama Bakery Port Café at 590 High Street, Echuca and Moama Bakery Café at 361 Ogilvie Avenue, Echuca.

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant

Established in 2000, Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant is a leading wedding venue in Echuca Moama.

Located on the banks of the Murray River and overlooking 15 acres of vineyards, it is the perfect place for locals and travellers.

It is an idyllic location for a wedding or special event.

Offering award-winning dining options, Morrisons works closely with the tourism industry, providing packaged products that

Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House

Ciurleo’s is a retro-inspired ice cream and waffle house which has been operating in Lockington since 2017.

Stocking 24 premium ice cream flavours to choose from and fall in love with.

Owner John Ciurleo makes his waffles on site, saying it took six months to perfect the recipe, but they are now “a hero” of the business.

Ciurleo’s also stock savoury dishes, baked potatoes, scrumptious hot dogs and their highly-popular brisket burgers.

attract many domestic and international visitors.

The team is dedicated to local produce with a balance of traditional and modern cookery. They adapt to the seasons and use them to keep the menus fresh and interesting all year round.

In addition to the Excellence In Hospitality nomination, Morrisons is a finalist in the Excellence In Tourism Award.

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant is located at 123 Merool Road, Moama.

The family-run business also caters for a number of special events, such as a Father’s Day breakfast and Fish N Chips on Good Friday.

Ciurleo’s pride themselves on their quality products and quality customer service.

In addition to the Excellence In Hospitality nomination, Ciurleo’s is a finalist in the Excellence In Tourism Award.

Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House is located at 3–5 Lockington Road, Lockington.

Functions Venue in Town

Coolabah Turf Best Professional Service Community Award

Open to any not-for-profit organisation that provides a service to the community. These businesses may trade in surplus as long as no person or organisation is paid a dividend.

Coolabah Turf is an award-winning grower and supplier of premium instant turf and lawns for life. They are proud to support our local community through sponsorship of the Best Professional Service Community category in the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards. Coolabah Turf service professional landscape, commercial, council and DIY projects for homeowners throughout regional and metropolitan Victoria.

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Committee for Echuca Moama

Formed in July 2011, Committee for Echuca Moama (C4EM) is a member-based, self-funding, independent and apolitical organisation that brings together the broad cross-section of the region’s private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

C4EM advocate for the issues and initiatives that make Echuca Moama a better place to live, work and play.

C4EM works with all levels of government and develops partnerships with key stakeholder groups to achieve its vision and mission.

The strategic direction and priorities of the organisation are driven by its members, with the endorsement of the board.

Moulamein Pre School

Moulamein Pre School is a community owned and not-for-profit organisation licensed to provide early childhood education for 20 children.

They strive to provide the best early childhood education, allowing children to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.

Moulamein Pre School operates on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 3 pm.

They are committed to providing exceptional

Moama & District Preschool Centre

Moama & District Preschool Centre is a not-forprofit, community based double unit preschool educating the children of Moama and District for 46 years.

They offer a safe, secure and happy learning environment.

The dedicated staff offer a flexible and stimulating program that reflects the needs of individual children, as well as the overall needs of each group.

The curriculum incorporates all areas of

Key projects for C4EM include economic growth, enabling infrastructure and liveability.

The board is currently chaired by Dean Oberin and the chief executive officer role held by Deanne Armstrong.

The board consists of community representatives, business owners, government employees and media people.

The priority actions and initiatives pursued by C4EM are contained in the 2018–2023 Strategic Plan, which is reviewed and refined annually.

For more on Committee For Echuca Moama visit c4em.com.au

education and care to children aged from three to five years.

Moulamein Pre School is the only early childhood provider within a 50 km radius of the township and boast a terrific collection of staff.

They hold many community fundraisers to assist in the running costs of the pre school, including a pie drive and the popular Yabby Races.

For more on Moulamein Pre School, visit www.moulameinpreschool.com

development and is related directly to the Early Years Framework and National Quality Standards.

The children develop through active participation in activities and experiences, both planned and unplanned.

Moama & District Preschool Centre supports an anti-bias curriculum that values all children regardless of race, gender and different abilities.

Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4 pm.

For more visit moamapreschool.com.au

Rochester Elmore District Health Service

Rochester Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) provides a range of services such as acute, residential aged care and primary care services in north central Victoria.

Located in the town of Rochester, REDHS services a catchment population of more than 8500 people.

REDHS enjoys a strong relationship with the community and is focused on delivering services to meet identified community needs.

REDHS has an urgent care centre that operates 24 hours, seven days a week.

Community Living & Respite Services

Community Living & Respite Services (CLRS) is a community organisation founded in 1979. It is accredited to provide disability services in Echuca Moama and surrounding districts, and registered with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

CLRS’ core values are respect, collaboration, flexibility and accountability.

Their services are developed in partnership with people with disability, including family and carers.

Yalukang Aged Care provides respite and permanent aged care services, offering 60 individual rooms with ensuites, incorporating both high care and low care services, and a specialist Memory Support Unit.

Community Care Services are provided locally. They include Allied Health, Group Exercise Programs, Home Care and Social Support Group.

For more on Rochester Elmore District Health Services, visit www.redhs.mercury.com.au

CLRS has 160 staff with experience in a variety of areas — disability, nursing, teaching and aged care.

Their vision is a community enriched by the inclusion of all, empowering individuals and families to live the life they choose.

CLRS recently staged the successful 2022 edition of Johnno’s Run in Echuca Moama.

For more on Community Living & Respite Services visit www.clrs.org.au

HW Greenham & Sons Best Agri-Business Award

Open to any business (viticulture, horticulture, dairy, livestock, etc) providing goods and/or services within the primary industries, or who value add to agricultural products.

“HW Greenham & Sons is proud to sponsor the Best Agribusiness category as we believe it’s important to support and recognise the achievements of local businesses that foster growth and innovation in the sector. Our Tongala facility is a major employer and dependent on the viability of agriculture in this region.” – HW Greenham & Sons joint managing director Grant Ryan.

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Jen’s Hens Organic Free Range Eggs

Starting in 2020, the Crow Family have grown Jen’s Hens from their initial 2000 hand reared hens to now having over 6000 chickens.

The birds are genuinely free range, having access to paddocks 24/7.

They lay their eggs in mobile sheds, built using local trades and suppliers from the Kyabram area.

The eggs are collected, processed and packed on farm daily by a small and dedicated team of staff.

Atkinson Shearing

Atkinson Shearing are sheep shearing contractors who service northern regional Victoria and New South Wales.

Run by Clinton and Kylie Atkinson, the familyowned business is in demand throughout Echuca/Moama, Elmore, Deniliquin, Mathoura and Rochester.

They also service areas further afield including Moulamein, Corowa and Brewarrina.

During peak periods, up to 25 people work as shearers, rouseabouts and wool classers.

The team pride themselves on producing fresh, clean and healthy organic eggs of the highest quality for their customers.

Jen’s Hens now distributes through three wholesalers and have more than 50 retail outlets throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, as well as two local Goulburn Valley retailers.

The Crow Family farm has had full organic status and certification since March 2019 through NASAA.

Atkinson Shearing also prides itself on educating the next generation, with Clinton, an accredited Workplace Trainer, sharing his expertise of the trade with young people throughout the region as part of the Australian Agricultural Training Initiative.

The business has a proud history, operating for nearly two decades after being founded by Clinton’s father Noel, a legendary shearer.

For more on Atkinson Shearing and their range of services, contact 0400 819 448.

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SLTEC Fertilizers

SLTEC Fertilizers is a leading manufacturer of fluid fertilizers based in Tongala, Victoria.

The business was established in 2005 by the McMaster family, who for several generations have worked in the horticultural, irrigation and fertilizer industries.

SLTEC pride themselves on being innovators in this field, having a strong research and development focus.

Formulation advances, fertilizer compatibility and field trials are some of their specialities, with the assistance of growers, agronomists, and independent consultants they continue to grow and expand.

Progressive Rural Solutions

Progressive Rural Solutions was founded in 2019 with a focus on assisting agricultural businesses through the complex and often frustrating process of gaining approvals, licences and permits.

Located in Deniliquin, the company focusses on servicing southern New South Wales and northern Victoria however undertakes works as far away as the Western Australia Kimberley region.

The Company works with clients to gain a clear understanding of a project’s purpose and requirements, and to identify the best way to

SLTEC’s manufacturing plant is a world-standard, high-volume operation, supplying product to a wide range of customers with their professional, logistical, and agronomic support they will ensure a sustainable relationship.

SLTEC Fertilizers is committed to supplying consistently high-quality products with over 70 standard formulations on the SLTEC’s product list, with the capability to also manufacture custom blends to meet client’s nutritional requirements.

In addition to the Best Agri-business Award nomination, SLTEC Fertilizers is a finalist in the Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade category.

For more on SLTEC Fertilizers, visit sltec.com.au

make it a reality. This work includes assessments, applications, works quotes, engagement of contractors and project management where required. This work often also includes assistance with areas such as development applications and planning permits, work and water use approvals, controlled activity approvals and EPA licences. Their major focus is to ensure project works are constructable, manageable and maintainable with consideration of impacts on heritage and the environment.

For more, visit www.prsltd.com.au

Secure a career with a 100% Aussie- owned company

Greenham is a growing family business that has been operating in Tongala since 1993. As global demand grows for premium Australian beef, a new multimillion-dollar expansion is underway at our Tongala site. The expansion will enable us to meet growing demand and create an additional 230 full-time local jobs.

Grow your career

Available roles range from livestock, operations, administration, quality assurance, logistics, maintenance, finance, safety and human resources.

Greenham offers comprehensive training for all staff leading to a nationally recognised meat processing trade qualification. Other onsite development includes training in the safe use of specialist equipment, animal welfare and handling, and meat processing skills.

www.greenham.com.au/employment.html

recruitment@greenham.com.au for more information

Mawsons Best New Business Award

Open to any new business that commenced operations in the past three years.

Mawsons is a company founded on strong family values and a commitment to the communities of northern Victoria. We are pleased to encourage the entrepreneurship of the Best New Business category, for it is from this entrepreneurial spirit that Mawsons began in 1912. Through these new businesses, the vision and spirit of innovation continues to build our communities today, making them more resilient for the future.

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Healthy Tummies Pantry

Healthy Tummies Pantry is the Goulburn Valley’s first dedicated gluten-free retailer.

The Kyabram-based business was opened by Debi Kitt, the manager of Boomerang Travel, in May 2021 in response to the downturn in travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mrs Kitt, a coeliac herself, started selling glutenfree products out of her travel agency in an attempt to keep her business alive.

The move was such a success that Healthy

Riverbank Moama

Owner, operators Nikki and Paul Choen have more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Riverbank Moama is situated in the old homestead of the Moama Waters Caravan Park.

Riverbank Moama offers indoor and outdoor dining with picturesque views of the Murray River and redgums.

Their mission has been to provide high-quality food for people who wish to combine fun and enjoyable ambience with skilful cooking into an extraordinary dining experience.

Murray Darling Scenic Flights

Murray Darling Scenic Flights is owned and operated by Peter and Wendy McDonald.

Peter, a commercial pilot and fifth generation farmer, started the business in January 2022.

The service operates with a highly-maintained and well-appointed 2019 Cessna 172S aircraft.

Not only are they reliable, dependable and easy to fly, but the high wing structure ensures minimum obstruction for the views of passengers.

Murray Darling Scenic Flights is a business deeply linked to the basin of the communities of the Central Murray over which it flies and is a firm believer in “keeping it local”.

Tummies Pantry now operates out of a standalone shop, which Mrs Kitt runs in addition to her travel business.

Customers travel from as far as Wangaratta, Bendigo, Cobram and Melbourne to buy Healthy Tummies Pantry’s products.

The store stocks everything from pasta, sauces, chutneys to biscuits, various flours and cake mixes.

Healthy Tummies Pantry is located at 210 Allan Street, Kyabram.

From classic recipes to new-age kitchen adventures, each dish reflects Riverbank Moama’s passion.

Riverbank Moama is open from Wednesday to Sunday for dinner, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and breakfast on Sundays.

In addition to the Best New Business nomination, Riverbank Moama is a finalist in the Excellence In Hospitality award.

Riverbank Moama is located at 96 Old Barmah Road, Moama.

They offer scenic flights featuring iconic locations such as Lake Tyrrell, Lake Mungo, the Yanga National Park/Gayini Wetlands, Murray River and Murray Valley National Park.

Murray Darling Scenic Flights can also take care of any personalised itineraries or charter flights, departing from local airports including Echuca, Swan Hill, Deniliquin and Kerang.

In addition to the Excellence In Tourism nomination, Murray Darling Scenic Flights is a finalist in the Best New Business Award. For more, visit www.murraydarlingscenicflights.com.au

Echuca Moama Plant Farm

Echuca Moama Plant Farm has opened the town’s largest plant nursery, having served more than 20,000 customers in the past six months alone.

They stock more than 30,000 plants, trees, shrubs and ground covers, direct from the farm. Shop where the tradies shop.

Echuca Moama Plant Farm stocks plants specifically selected for the region’s design and planting needs.

They offer free plant advice and local delivery, while the Garden Club and Tradies Club each

Lets Do Coffee Roasters

Lets Do Coffee Roasters was created as a result of the COVID pandemic.

With restrictions impacting on trade at Café Echuca, owner Daniel Mackrell looked at other avenues to strengthen the business.

They source and roast coffee from around the world and package their coffee for both wholesale and retail markets for customers throughout Australia.

With a growing appetite to create a unique

contain a host of members who are eligible for special benefits, including weekly specials, gardening tips and access to the production nursery.

Echuca Moama Plant Farm has gone from strength to strength since opening their new site on the Northern Highway in October 2021. In addition to the Best New Business nomination, Echuca Moama Plant Farm is also a contender in the Best in Retail Award.

Echuca Moama Plant Farm is located at 13-15 Northern Highway, Echuca.

product for the growing coffee market

BOSS Coffee Carts with the tagline Creating Awesome was developed.

Owner Daniel Mackrell said “in less than two years, we have people from every state in Australia drinking our coffee, a new roasting warehouse and a business that is expanding rapidly, that’s pretty awesome”.

For more, check out Lets Do Coffee Roasters at www.letsdocoffeeroasters.com.au

Discovery Parks Group Excellence in Tourism Award

This category is open to any business offering goods, attractions or services to the visitor economy.

The Discovery Parks Group is very excited and proud to be sponsoring the Campaspe Murray Business Award for Excellence in Tourism. The tourism industry is an integral part of our region, and we congratulate the passionate and enthusiastic operators, striving for excellence and focused on providing visitors with an experience that keeps them wanting to come back to this wonderful part of the country.

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E M Events

E M Events design and deliver unique, exclusive events to complement the history and innovation of Echuca Moama.

They are the inspiration behind the renowned Pop and Pour Festival.

The festival is the annual showcase of restaurants, chefs, award-winning wines and craft beers within the Perricoota region.

Armed with wine glass and wristband, participants spend the day sampling from the different venues, while also enjoying the local music and scenery of the region.

The 2022 event will be held on November 26 with organisers reporting strong ticket sales.

Venues on the schedule are Cadell On The Murray, St Annes Winery, Three Black Sheep, Rich River Golf Club and Perricoota Vines Retreat.

Such has been the success of the Pop and Pour Festival, the E M Events team will drive the development of a similar style festival in the Tweed Shire, located in northern NSW.

For more, visit popandpour.com.au

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant

Established in 2000, Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant is a leading wedding venue in Echuca Moama.

Located on the banks of the Murray River and overlooking 15 acres of vineyards, it is the perfect place for locals and travellers.

It is an idyllic location for a wedding or special event.

Offering award-winning dining options, Morrisons works closely with the tourism industry, providing packaged products that

Murray Darling Scenic Flights

Murray Darling Scenic Flights is owned and operated by Peter and Wendy McDonald.

Peter, a commercial pilot and fifth generation farmer, started the business in January 2022. The service operates with a highly-maintained and well-appointed 2019 Cessna 172S aircraft. Not only are they reliable, dependable and easy to fly, but the high wing structure ensures minimum obstruction for the views of passengers.

Murray Darling Scenic Flights is a business deeply linked to the basin of the communities of the Central Murray over which it flies and is a firm believer in “keeping it local”.

Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House

Ciurleo’s is a retro-inspired ice cream and waffle house which has been operating in Lockington since 2017.

Stocking 24 premium ice cream flavours to choose from and fall in love with.

Owner John Ciurleo makes his waffles on site, saying it took six months to perfect the recipe, but they are now “a hero” of the business.

Ciurleo’s also stock savoury dishes, baked potatoes, scrumptious hot dogs and their highly-popular brisket burgers.

attract many domestic and international visitors.

The team is dedicated to local produce with a balance of traditional and modern cookery.

They adapt to the seasons and use them to keep the menus fresh and interesting all year round.

In addition to the Excellence In Tourism nomination, Morrisons is a finalist in the Excellence In Hospitality Award.

Morrisons Riverview Winery & Restaurant is located at 123 Merool Road, Moama.

They offer scenic flights featuring iconic locations such as Lake Tyrrell, Lake Mungo, the Yanga National Park/Gayini Wetlands, Murray River and Murray Valley National Park.

Murray Darling Scenic Flights can also take care of any personalised itineraries or charter flights, departing from local airports including Echuca, Swan Hill, Deniliquin and Kerang.

In addition to the Excellence In Tourism nomination, Murray Darling Scenic Flights is a finalist in the Best New Business Award.

For more, visit www.murraydarlingscenicflights.com.au

The family-run business also caters for a number of special events, such as a Father’s Day breakfast and Fish N Chips on Good Friday.

Ciurleo’s pride themselves on their quality products and quality customer service.

In addition to the Excellence In Tourism nomination, Ciurleo’s is a finalist in the Excellence In Hospitality Award.

Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House is located at 3–5 Lockington Road, Lockington.

McPherson Media Group Best in Retail Award

Open to any retail business selling directly to the general public.

The Riverine Herald, Kyabram Free Press and Campaspe News are proud to be associated with the Campaspe Murray Business Awards and are pleased to support the high standard of business in the Campaspe Shire and Murray River Council. Retail businesses play a vital role in our community and have a great impact on our local economy.

FINALISTS

Proud to be a part of your community.

Collins Booksellers Echuca

Locally owned and operated, Collins Booksellers Echuca have all of your reading needs covered, they stock all of the latest releases, and a large back list of titles from popular authors.

Collins has every member of the family covered with books from newborn right through to young adults.

They also have a large selection of adult fiction and autobiographies in store.

They stock a large array of cookbooks, home

Echuca Moama Plant Farm

Echuca Moama Plant Farm has opened the town’s largest plant nursery, having served more than 20,000 customers in the past six months alone.

They stock more than 30,000 plants, trees, shrubs and ground covers, direct from the farm. Shop where the tradies shop.

Echuca Moama Plant Farm stocks plants specifically selected for the region’s design and planting needs.

They offer free plant advice and local delivery, while the Garden Club and Tradies Club each

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design and beautiful coffee table books.

If it is a gift that you are searching for, then Collins offer free gift wrapping and free home delivery within the Echuca and Moama city limits.

Pop up to the bright large store on High Street and check out what Collins has for you.

Collins Booksellers, located at Shop 2, 519 High St, Echuca …next to the Beechworth Bakery, open seven days.

contain a host of members who are eligible for special benefits, including weekly specials, gardening tips and access to the production nursery.

Echuca Moama Plant Farm has gone from strength to strength since opening their new site on the Northern Highway in October 2021. In addition to the Best in Retail nomination, Echuca Moama Plant Farm is also a contender in the Best New Business Award.

Echuca Moama Plant Farm is located at 13-15 Northern Highway, Echuca.

PROUD SUPPORTERS

Through our newspapers we support many community organisations in our region, both large and small.

If we might potentially support your community organisation, please contact Sarah Crossman on 5482 1111. We’d be pleased to consider your proposal!

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Rock Solid Gardening Supplies

Since 2015, Rock Solid Gardening Supplies has been servicing the Echuca-Moama region and beyond.

Owners Peter and Rebecca Woods, as well as the rest of the Rock Solid family, pride themselves on excellent customer service.

They offer a high-quality range of products and services, including rainbow rock, crushed brick, white pebbles, river stones, Tuscan stone and rust rock.

The stones they stock can be used for a range of purposes, such as decorative pebbles for

Moulamein Newsagency

The business may be known as Moulamein Newsagency, but if you take one step into the store, you will see it contains so much more.

The family-owned business caters for the majority of the Riverina town’s needs.

They range from an Ampol service station through to stocking hardware lines, dog food, stockfeeds, poly fittings, car batteries, fishing and camping gear, gas bottles and grocery lines.

Moulamein Newsagency is also a popular spot

Ash Hall Cycles

In November 2009, Ash Hall took over the previous Country Cycles store and rebadged the business as Ash Hall Cycles.

Thirteen years on and the store is the preeminent one-stop shop for all things bikes.

Ash Hall Cycles is committed to providing Echuca-Moama and surrounds with the world’s top bike brands.

Not only that, they stock a huge range of topquality clothing, parts and accessories.

garden toppings, accents around pavers, garden paths, garden edging or driveways.

Rock Solid offer pick-up and delivery of their products, transporting all quarry products in-house and sourcing most of their products locally.

In addition to being a finalist in the Best in Retail Award, Rock Solid has been nominated for the Excellence in Trade and Manufacturing category.

Rock Solid Gardening Supplies is located at 47 Sturt Street, Echuca.

for many to get a bite to eat for breakfast and lunch.

It is a store which truly reflects Moulamein and the people who support it.

Oh yeah, you can grab all your newspapers and magazines there too!

Moulamein Newsagency has terrific staff and described this nomination as the result of a team effort.

Moulamein Newsagency is located at 66 Tallow Street, Moulamein.

Ash Hall Cycles takes care of all your expert bike servicing and mechanical needs.

Ash and the team are firm believers in great customer service, saying it is the most important cog to success in business.

No wonder customers travel from as far as Shepparton, Deniliquin and Swan Hill to shop at Ash Hall Cycles.

Ash Hall Cycles is located at 174 Annesley Street, Echuca

Melville & Hicks Lawyers Employee of the Year Award

This award recognises the excellence of an individual employee who has shown outstanding effort in providing exceptional value to his/her employer and to customers.

Melville & Hicks Lawyers was established in 2021 by Hugh Melville and Patrick Hicks together with a dedicated team of lawyers, clerks and administration staff. The team has been part of the Echuca Moama community for several decades and has the experience and knowledge to get to the source of your legal matter practically and efficiently. They are proud to sponsor the Employee of the Year award at the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

FINALISTS

Cameron West, Riverbank Moama

Cameron West is a third-year apprentice chef with Riverbank Moama.

Originally from Gunbower, Cameron normally starts his shift at Riverbank Moama after milking cows in the morning at Nanneella.

Owner Nikki Cohen said Cameron has never had one sick day during his time working with Riverbank Moama.

He turns up every day with a terrific attitude and has a terrific work ethic.

Cameron is “living the dream” and works closely with head chef Paul Cohen in the Riverbank Moama kitchen.

Megan Holmfield, SLTEC Fertilizers

Megan is the warehouse manager with SLTEC Fertilizers.

The northern Victoria-based company specialises in the manufacturing of fluid fertilizers, with more than 70 standard formulations on their product list.

The 23-year-old, who grew up on a farm at Bunnaloo, has spent the past two years with SLTEC Fertilizers after previously working with St Anne’s Winery.

Megan said many of the skills she learnt with the winery, working with pumps, hoses and

liquids, were transferrable when she joined the SLTEC team.

She started out in a production role before graduating to a supervisor position.

Megan took on the newly-created role as warehouse manager about 12 months ago and is responsible for a team of eight people.

She said they are a terrific group of people to work with.

Megan works closely with the logistics manager to ensure the fertilizer needs of customers are met and is also a member of the management team.

Melville & Hicks Lawyers have experienced staff to handle your property purchases and sales, subdivisions, commercial matters, water matters, wills and powers of attorney documents, probate and estate administration and succession planning in both Victoria and New South Wales.

team includes Hugh Melville, Patrick Hicks, Leanne Schuyler, Michael DuBourg, Carly James, Carly Pearson, Sophie Denham, Rose Brown, Sam McCluskey and Cherie Vetesi.

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Olivia Wescombe, Rock Solid Gardening Supplies

Olivia is the operations manager with Rock Solid Gardening Supplies.

She started with the business at the age of 19 with no experience in the industry and has grown to become one of the major players in the Rock Solid family.

Olivia runs the day-to-day operations and as part of her office administration duties has

been working through the company’s safe work practices.

She runs all the budgets and keeps track of all the business’ key performance indicators.

Olivia handles all of Rock Solid’s advertising requirements and according to owner Rebecca Woods is a deserving nominee for the employee of the year award.

Isabella Mirkilis, Ciurleo’s Ice Cream & Waffle House

Isabella started her journey with Ciurleo’s at the age of 15.

During the past 18 months, Isabella has really demonstrated her potential through a willingness to learn, attention to detail and happy disposition.

Isabella has progressed through to learning all facets of the business.

Her boss John Ciurleo said she has a smile that lights up a room and has inspired him to be a better person.

Isabella’s personality is contagious and nothing short of amazing.

She demonstrates strong core values that can’t be taught, has a terrific work ethic and is a valued member of the Ciurleo’s team.

Wooptooii Best Professional Service Award

Open to any business providing professional service to the general public or other businesses.

FINALISTS

Fifteen50 Consulting

Fifteen50 Consulting was established to service clients in the engineering and environment sectors throughout Australia.

The values of the communities that run along the entire Murray River are their own.

Fifteen50 Consulting’s services and capabilities provide for the delivery of projects in the civil engineering, water, environment and linear infrastructure sectors.

They include project definition and development, stakeholder management, environmental planning and approvals, water resource engineering, project and contract management, and asset management.

SG Advisory IT

SG Advisory IT is a leading IT services provider delivering IT services and support for your business.

Established in 2018, SG Advisory IT has grown from servicing northern Victoria and southern New South Wales to clients who are based further afield.

SG Advisory IT make sure your systems are always running at their best, improving efficiency and providing business continuity. The company’s cutting-edge technology

Vast Creative

Vast Creative provide a wide range of digital online marketing services including web design, SEO, online marketing and social media management.

Commencing operations in 2012, they saw a growing need for web design and online marketing services in the Echuca Moama region.

Vast Creative has not only filled that void, but grown to servicing more than 100 clients, based across Australia and internationally.

They take the time to understand your business, not just the product or services you offer, but what makes it unique.

The Fifteen50 Consulting team, spearheaded by directors Matt Barden, Dean Delahunty and Nathan Heinrich, has a combined 80 years of industry experience.

Among the projects they have worked on are the design and development of Moama West Holiday Park, Edward River Council Town Pump Assessments, NSW Government’s icon environmental project NimmieCaira Project and the Lake Hume Holiday Park — Infrastructure.

For more on Fifteen50 Consulting, visit www.fifteen50.com.au

gives SG Advisory IT the ability to monitor and maintain your business systems to deliver the highest level of support.

They take the stress out of making sure everything is running smoothly and allows your business to focus on what is important.

SG Advisory IT’s reputation has resulted in clients from as far away as Bundaberg and Newcastle utilising their services.

For more on SG Advisory IT, visit www.sgadvisory.com.au/services/i-t-services/

Vast Creative also prides itself on giving back to the community, running the website for the community radio station EMFM and the annual Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival.

Vast Creative strive to be effective, honest and create web services to local businesses at affordable prices.

In addition to being nominated for the Best Home Based Business Award, Vast Creative is also a finalist in the Best Professional Services Award.

Visit www.vastcreative.com.au

CREATING

IDEAS

• CNC Routing • Laser cutting & Engraving • UV Printing & much more

Wooptooii manufacture our own range of awards and custom make to your design. They make products to order using acrylic, wood, plywood, stainless steel, aluminium and much more. Wooptooii is excited to sponsor the Best Professional Service Award at the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

Foodmach Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade Award

Open to any business involved in manufacturing, fabricating, processing or value-adding or providing a Trade Service.

Echuca engineering firm Foodmach offers faster, more controlled packaging line automation and is proud to support local manufacturing through our sponsorship of the Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade category in the 2022 Campaspe Murray Business Awards. As a successful local manufacturer supplying Australia’s leading food and beverage companies, Foodmach is proof of what regional manufacturers can achieve.

FINALISTS

SLTEC Fertilizers

SLTEC Fertilizers is a leading manufacturer of fluid fertilizers based in Tongala, Victoria.

The business was established in 2005 by the McMaster family, who for several generations have worked in the horticultural, irrigation and fertilizer industries.

SLTEC pride themselves on being innovators in this field, having a strong research and development focus.

Formulation advances, fertilizer compatibility and field trials are some of their specialities, with the assistance of growers, agronomists, and independent consultants they continue to grow and expand.

SLTEC’s manufacturing plant is a world-standard, high-volume operation, supplying product to a wide range of customers with their professional, logistical, and agronomic support they will ensure a sustainable relationship.

SLTEC Fertilizers is committed to supplying consistently high-quality products with over 70 standard formulations on the SLTEC’s product list, with the capability to also manufacture custom blends to meet client’s nutritional requirements.

In addition to the Best Agri-business Award nomination, SLTEC Fertilizers is a finalist in the Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade category.

For more on SLTEC Fertilizers, visit sltec.com.au

Brady Electrical

Brady Electrical Contracting is an awardwinning electrical company, specialising in industrial, commercial and residential spaces with a focus on quality workmanship, lighting design and sustainability.

Their team has a combined 50 years of industry experience in the electrical and construction trade.

Brady Electrical’s administration staff oversee each stage using automated systems to ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.

They are the primary choice for industrial and commercial projects across regional Victoria.

From fitouts, power analysis, commercial solar systems, lighting and design installations, to motor control centre manufacture, and SCADA and PLC programming.

Brady Electrical provides the electrical solutions for your project, no matter the size.

Their fleet, machinery and equipment can be dispatched at short notice, with teams ready 24/7 for any emergency breakdowns.

Brady’s Electrical is located at 197–199 Fenaughty Street, Kyabram.

Empire Signs & Graphics

Empire Signs & Graphics is a signwriting company with a difference.

Living by the motto “we don’t just settle for the ordinary”, Empire Signs & Graphics push themselves to think differently and provide customers with cutting-edge solutions.

Founded by Dale Coldwell in 2011, Empire Signs & Graphics deliver quality signage both locally and nationally.

Based in the Goulburn Valley, Empire Signs & Graphics operates across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, including Shepparton, Echuca Moama and Bendigo.

They offer design services, fabrication, installation, and project management.

Empire Signs & Graphics provide a streamlined approach to maintaining and repairing your signage to keep it looking great for years to come.

They are also strong supporters of local business and community, buying local where possible and sponsoring local sporting clubs and charities.

Empire Signs & Graphics’ head office is at 9 Crichton Road, Kyabram.

Rock Solid Gardening Supplies

Since 2015, Rock Solid Gardening Supplies has been servicing the Echuca-Moama region and beyond.

Owners Peter and Rebecca Woods as well as the rest of the Rock Solid family pride themselves on excellent customer service.

They offer a high-quality range of products and services, including rainbow rock, crushed brick, white pebbles, river stones, Tuscan stone and rust rock.

The stones they stock can be used for a range of purposes, such as decorative pebbles for

garden toppings, accents around pavers, garden paths, garden edging or driveways.

Rock Solid offer pick-up and delivery of their products, transporting all quarry products in-house and sourcing most of their products locally.

In addition to being a finalist in the Excellence In Manufacturing and Trade Award, Rock Solid has been nominated for the Best in Retail category.

Rock Solid Gardening Supplies is located at 47 Sturt Street, Echuca.

Wooptooii

Wooptooii is the place where your creative ideas come to life, whatever they may be.

The business was developed through the vision of managing director Phil Masters, who assembled a very dedicated team with a diverse range of skills.

The team loves nothing better than taking a design, concept or idea and making it a reality for either wholesale or retail customers.

From printed signs and accessories, through to

trophies, medals and plaques, Wooptooii can take care of your needs.

Wooptooii has a love for crafting all things, especially individualised and custom items for your own specific purposes.

They can source all kinds of different materials to create your unique piece and offer delivery in the Echuca Moama region.

For more, check out Wooptooii at www.wooptooii.com.au

Brady Electrical Contracting is an award-winning electrical company, specialising in industrial, residential & commercial spaces with a focus on quality workmanship, lighting design and sustainability.

Our team has over 40 years’ combined industry experience in the electrical and construction trade.

Brady Electrical offers a comprehensive management style to each project, ensuring works are delivered on time and within budget. Contact the Brady Electrical team today for an onsite consultation and advice.

EDGE FM Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award

Any young entrepreneurs, 35 years of age and under, who has developed their own successful business were eligible to enter this category.

Edge 102.5 FM is proud to support the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. It is exciting to support the next generation of young local business leaders. We congratulate all nominees and look forward to watching their careers unfold.

FINALISTS

Jacob Coad, OPT Echuca

Jacob Coad is the 22-year-old director of the company which runs OPT Bar, Nightclub & Functions.

He grew up in the Echuca-Moama region and learnt hospitality & business from various sources.

Not letting age stop him, he took the plunge to run Echuca’s premier late night venue.

In the 13 months since taking over the business, Jacob’s focus has been on OPT

Kyle Bartlett, 7 Beans Coffee

Kyle Bartlett is the owner-director of 7 Beans Coffee.

If they published a dictionary with pictures, an image of Kyle would sit next to the word ‘’workaholic’’.

The dedicated 29-year-old has grown his business from scratch (including no capital) to four stores in the space of seven years.

7 Beans Coffee operates in Echuca, Kyabram, Rochester and Moama.

The Rochester store is the latest addition to the stable, opening in late August.

creating a net positive impact on the community.

OPT has hosted a number of major events, including the highly successful fundraiser for Xavier Edwards in July that saw 200 underage kids learn how to party safely.

In addition to him being a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award, OPT has earned a nomination in the Excellence in Hospitality category.

Kyle juggles his growing business commitments with a full-time position at Kagome.

On a typical day, Kyle works at Kagome from 10pm to 6am then heads to open his chain of stores.

He works at the stores from 7am to 3pm, then spends the next two hours restocking for the next day.

Kyle then grabs three to four hours of sleep and repeats the process.

In addition to his business commitments, Kyle is a volunteer with the Echuca CFA.

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Business of the Year

The Business of the Year award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievements, performance and innovation. This award is open to any business that has won an award category.

2019 Business of the Year winner

Coolabah Turf completed a memorable trifecta at the 2019 Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

In addition to winning the Best Agribusiness and Best Retail Business, Coolabah Turf was named as the region’s Business of the Year.

“We were speechless when our name was called out and it’s still a bit overwhelming,” co-owner Suzie Shearer said.

“We’ve won awards in the past, but this time we’re going to slow down and enjoy this one.

“It’s nice to be rewarded and it’s something to share with the whole team, and our suppliers, and everyone that makes our business run each and every day.”

Relying on Mother Nature for the success of your business is tough, but Coolabah Turf has it down to a fine art.

They have developed a way to fight fate and get on with the job, something that stood out to the judges.

and the 2022 winners are...

Nichol Trading People’s Choice Award

Moama Bowling Club Home Based Business Award

Rich River Golf Club Excellence in Hospitality Award

Coolabah Turf Best Professional Service Community Award (Small)

Coolabah Turf Best Professional Service Community Award (Large)

GREENHAM Mawsons Best New Business Award

HW Greenham & Sons Best Agri-Business Award

Discovery Parks Group Excellence in Tourism Award

McPherson Media Group Best in Retail Award

Melville & Hicks Lawyers Employee of the Year Award

Wooptooii Best Professional Service Award

Foodmach Excellence in Manufacturing & Trade Award

Edge FM Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Business of the Year

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