2009 Balonne Business Excellence Awards Presenation Dinner
Balonne Shire Council
Phone: 07 4620 8888
Email:
council@balonne.qld.gov.au
2009 Balonne Business Excellence Awards
Presentation Dinner
"Business Excellence Celebrated"
On the 8th October St George was the host of the Balonne Shire’s gala Business Excellence Awards Presentation Dinner held at the St George RSL. The Balonne Business Excellence Awards are in their 8th year and are co-organised by the Balonne Shire Council, Rotary Club of St George and St George and District Chamber of Commerce. Over 60 different businesses were nominated across the 10 categories so competition was tough and the presentation dinner was bound to be an exciting night. Nominations had been received from all corners of the Balonne Shire and represented businesses from Dirranbandi, Bollon, Thallon, St George and rural enterprises across the shire. The presentation dinner was attended by 270 business owners, managers and staff who came to collect their nominations, awards and to enjoy the night with work mates. The evening’s Master of Ceremony was Syd Heylen Jnr; who kept the whole evening light hearted and later entertained the crowd with his combination of humour and talents. Sponsors assisted with handing out the category awards which included three staff categories:
Young Staff Member of the Year went to Luke Maddox from Maranoa Mechanical
Staff Member of the Year went to Chez Paterson from St George Family Practice
Best Manager went to Elizabeth Challenger from the St George Bakery.
Business category winners received a trophy, framed certificate and a $500 radio advertising package. Seven business categories covered all aspects of business and were awarded to the following:
Excellence in Staff Development – Maranoa Mechanical
Tourism and Hospitality Excellence Award – Riversands Vineyard
Retail Excellence – Bargains 4 U
Service Excellence Award – Morecom Computers
Excellence in Primary Production – Vanderfield Pty Ltd
The night was topped off by presenting Riversands Vineyard with the 2009 Overall Best Business Award for the Balonne Shire. Riversands is owned and operated by David and Alison Blacket and includes wine grapes, table grapes, cellar door and extensive attendance at country/regional shows. This award recognized the growth in marketing and advancements that Riversands have made in all aspects of their business model over the last 12 months. The Overall prize includes $1000 cash prize, $1000 radio advertising on Zinc ZR, $1000 radio advertising package on Hot FM, trophy, and framed certificate.
The Balonne Shire proudly congratulates all nominees and businesses that participated in the 2009 Balonne Business Excellence Awards!!!
