Finalists have been revealed for the upcoming Southern Grampians Shire Council 2022 Business Awards in time for the highly anticipated presentation evening scheduled for Friday 9 September 2022.
Businesses from the tourism, retail, trades, agriculture, professional service, and other sectors are among those to named as finalists, with Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Cr Bruach Colliton impressed with the quality of applications submitted.
"Firstly, a huge congratulations to all our businesses who took the time this year to self-nominate and apply for a business award," said Cr Colliton. "We are honoured to have such a diverse group of entrants this year who exemplify the unique local business community we have here in the Southern Grampians Shire.
"The commitment our region's businesses have to providing quality services and products to our community and contributing to our local economy is something they should be really proud of and importantly should be celebrated."
The 2022 Business Awards finalists include:
- Petschel House
- Clarrie the Cobbler
- Shattered Phone and PC Repairs
- Grange Garlic
- LJ's Pizza & Takeaway Foods
- Cemac Enterprises
- Brown Street Dental
- Penshurst Store
- Wicked Wildlife
- Precision Waterjet
- Tarrington Wellbeing Centre
- Cutting Edge Mower & Moto
- Hamilton Medical Group
- The Hamilton Hamper
- The Hive Drive Thru
- Tahlia's Beautyworx
- Nigretta of Hamilton
- Coleraine & District Financial Services Ltd
- Mulleraterong Centre Incorporated
- Hamilton District Skills Centre
Employee of the Year:
- ANZ Hamilton - Emily O'Brien
- Mulleraterong Centre Incorporated - Anthony Ung
- Cox Street Vets - Clare McKay
"If you haven't already booked your ticket, go online or contact the Hamilton PAC box office to purchase for what will surely be a fun-filled and enjoyable evening," concluded Cr Colliton.
Judging of applications was undertaken by independent judge Kevin Bennett from KB solutions in August.
Council welcome and acknowledge sponsors Hamilton Spectator, Australian Bluegum Plantations, WDEA Works, South West TAFE, Iluka, Bendigo Bank, Hamilton Regional Business Association, Sinclair Wilson, Ace Radio and Glenelg Hopkins CMA.
The night will be hosted by Kristen Diprose, former ABC journalist and presenter with live music by local performers - the Bar Trio. Tickets for the gala dinner are now on sale and can be purchased from the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre box office for $65 per person.