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CELEBRATING OUR LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY continued from front page NOMINEES were highlighted across categories including Professional Service, Trade Service, Retailer of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Trainee of the Year, Tourist Attraction of the Year, Hospitality Business of the Year, Best New Business, Hall of Fame, Customer Service, which incorporates Professional Services, Trade Services and Retail Services as well as new category for this year, Accommodation Provider of the Year. Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Officer, Lucy Cerrone said, “The Chamber of Commerce and Industry are proud to provide an opportunity to celebrate our wonderful local business community through the Business Awards and to promote and celebrate our diverse community. “T he Business Awards play a significant role in highlighting to the greater community just what our fantastic business community has to offer. “We are very pleased to have welcomed our newest category this year in Accommodation Provider of the Year. As a tourist destination, Greater Shepparton has a great deal to offer and our accommodation providers play a pivotal role in not only attracting visitors to the region, but also ensuring they feel welcome enough to return time and time again. “This year’s Awards process has seen 87 nominees acknowledged for their efforts across the varied categories. It is encouraging to see the public embracing the nomination process and playing their role in recognising outstanding local businesses and it’s wonderful to see businesses developing and growing across industries. “On behalf of Chamber’, we congratulate all of this year’s nominees and wish them ongoing success.” Long term sponsors of the awards, Powercor Australia’s Regional Asset Manager Northern, Ian Gillingham said, “We’ve been proud supporters of the Powercor 95 3SR FM Business Awards for many years. It’s been a really good relationship and we’ve enjoyed it. We believe that the Business Awards program is a very effective way to promote growth and prosperity in businesses across the region. “We’ve got strong ties in the Shepparton region. Our employees are personally involved in the awards process and they really enjoy getting out and meeting with the nominees. It’s been good for us and we look forward to continuing the partnership in the future.
EIGHTY SEVEN NOMINEES… From Left, (back) The Apprenticeship Factory and Monarch Personnel CEO, Paula Ryan, GOTAFE Partnerships Development Co-ordinator, Simone Cain, 95 3SR FM Breakfast Host, Wally, Powercor Field Service Manager, Ross Hammer, WIN Television Shepparton Manager, Lucas Coad, Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry Executive Officer, Lucy Cerrone, Greater Shepparton Tourism Vice President, Gracie Sharwood, The Adviser Senior Advertising Representative, Geoff Vallance, Choice Group Office Manager, Darlene Formica, (front) Greater Shepparton Business Centre Manager and Greater Sheppparton City Council Business Development Officer, Tricia Martinek and RACV Sales Consultant, Carly Harmes. Photo: Madeleine Caccianiga.
95 3SR FM General Manager, Leanne Hulm said, “95 3SR FM are proud to support and to be associated with this prestigious event and to be identified with acknowledging and celebrating our business community. We would like to congratulate all of the 2014 nominated businesses and individuals, and extend a warm welcome to those being presented in this year’s new categories. We wish them all the very best on the night.” WIN Television Shepparton Manager, Lucas Coad said, “WIN Television is proud to be an ongoing supporter and major sponsor of the Powercor 95 3SR FM Business Awards. As a locally based community network we are passionate supporters and advocates of the local business community and we are thrilled to be a part of a program which celebrates businesses across industries in the Greater Shepparton region. We extend our congratulations to all of
the finalists for 2014 and wish them all the best of luck on the night and for their future in our region.” The 2014 Powercor 95 3SR FM Business Awards ceremony will be held at the GV Hotel this Friday, October 31 with the winners in each category announced and presented. The event will include a three course meal, entertainment and champagne on arrival as well as wine on the tables. This year’s event will again be hosted by WIN News Presenter, Bruce Roberts and will feature Comedy Hypnotist, Gerard V who will provide a night of fun and laughter, as well as entertainment by acoustic duo, Matt and Jamie Hooper. For last minute ticket information and table bookings, contact Riverlinks Box Office, 90 Welsford Street, Shepparton or phone 5832 9511.
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