Southern Grampians Shire Council is thrilled to announce the winners of the Southern Grampians Shire Council 2022 Business Awards.
The Awards provide a great opportunity to recognise businesses that have achieved excellence, spanning a range of categories highlighting success, innovation and quality service across the region.
The highly anticipated Business of the Year was awarded to The Hamilton Hamper as an outstanding business that demonstrated excellence across all areas of their business.
Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Cr Bruach Colliton said the Hamilton Hamper's determination to provide customers with local artisan products and to support regional producers, highlighted their commitment to product, delivery and service.
"A huge congratulations to the Hamilton Hamper Team who are deserving winners for this prestigious award supporting approximately 50 local producers is something to really be proud of," said Cr Colliton.
"It's great to see once again such a high standard of entries, and what a testament it is to our community that so many local businesses have found opportunities start-up or to continue to grow.
"There are so many talented business owners and dedicated employees in our region and the Business Awards provides us with the chance to reflect and highlight their hard work and continued service and product delivery.
"Council looks forward to working with our diverse business community into the future. Congratulations to all of our category winners and also to our vital sponsors for the 2022 Southern Grampians Shire Council Business Awards," concluded Cr Colliton.
The category winners of the 2022 Southern Grampians Shire Business Awards were:
Category Winners:
• Business of the Year - Hamilton Hamper
Sponsored by Southern Grampians Shire Council
• Employee of the Year - Clare McKay - Cox St Vets
Sponsored by Hamilton Regional Business Association
• Community Enterprise - Mulleraterong Centre Incorporated
Sponsored by 3HA and Mixx FM Hamilton/Portland
• Service Business - Tahlia's Beautyworx
Sponsored by WDEA Works
• Retail Business - The Hamilton Hamper
Sponsored by Hamilton Spectator Publishing Group
• Tourism Business - Penshurst Store
Sponsored by Bendigo Bank Hamilton
• Inclusive Business - Hamilton Medical Group
Sponsored by Iluka Resources
• Manufacturing Business - Grange Garlic
Sponsored by Australian Bluegum Plantations
• Innovation/Technology - The Hive Drive Thru
Sponsored by South West TAFE
• Regional Business - Coleraine and District Financial Service Ltd. - Bendigo Bank
Sponsored by Southern Grampians Shire Council
• Small/Micro Business - CEMAC Enterprises
Sponsored by Sinclair and Wilson
• Sustainable Business - Nigretta of Hamilton
Sponsored by Glenelg Hopkins CMA
• Judges Award - Wicked Wildlife and Brown Street Dental
