A sold-out seating of more than 180 city commerce and community representatives warmly applauded, even loudly cheered, the finalists and winners of the 2018 Goulburn Business Excellence Awards on Saturday.
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The August 11 gala dinner at the Mercure was emceed by Assistant Commissioner Gary Worboys, with help from Goulburn Mulwaree mayor Bob Kirk and Goulburn MP Pru Goward to announce the 11 categories.
Aged care provider Warrigal won in two categories, for Excellence in (large) Business and as Employer of Choice, with its chief executive Mark Sewell on hand to accept the glass trophies and accolades on behalf of his 200-plus local employees.
“What an amazing network of businesses,” Mr Sewell said. “This town is clearly going to thrive, because as much as public policy, council and state government help get things started, it’s businesses that make things happen.”
The Post will profile winners across coming weeks.
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Trainee of the Year
FINALISTS
- Dylan Hukins: Daniel's Auto Group
- Mariam Koslay: Goulburn Post
WINNER
- Jacob Clack: Choice Interiors
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Young Entrepreneur
FINALISTS
- Sophie Ashton: Goulburn Health Hub
- Mel Champion: Life Yoga Goulburn
WINNER
- Diana Cheetham: Diana Cheetham Hair and Makeup Artist
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Excellence in Innovation
FINALISTS
- Eli Bailey and Ebony Garner: Dewsburys Free Range Pork
- Steve Tilbury: 6th Gear Motoring
WINNER
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Business Leader age 35+
FINALISTS
- Paul Scott-Williams: Goulburn Regional Conservatorium of Music
- Barry and Heidi McEntree: Goulburn First National Real Estate
WINNER
- Karen Waters: Goulburn Physiotherapy Centre
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Excellence in Sustainability
FINALISTS
WINNER
- Stuart and Phil Joyce: Goulburn Solar Brokers
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Excellence in Social Enterprise
FINALIST
- Michelle Beard: Michelle Renee Personal Home Care
WINNER
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Excellence in Customer Service
FINALISTS
- Diana Cheetham: Diana Cheetham Hair and Makeup Artist
- Ricky Edmonds and Kate Backhouse: A Stroke Ahead Swimming
WINNER
- Corrine McElligott: Goulburn Physiotherapy Centre
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Excellence in Small Business <20 employees
FINALISTS
- Angela Hookham: Fitness in the Park
- Barry and Heidi McEntree: Goulburn First National Real Estate
WINNER
- Dean Seeley: Goulburn Transfers and Tours
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Start up Superstar
FINALISTS
- Kristy Quigg: Active Lifestyle By Kristy
- Janine Heat: Harvest Goulburn
- Vanessa Bell: Sarah Jane Bond
WINNER
- Tennille Skelly: Dream Admin Services
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Excellence in Business >20 employees
FINALISTS
- Paul Scott-Williams: Goulburn Regional Conservatorium of Music
- Allens Training
WINNER
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Employer of Choice
FINALISTS
- Allens Training
- Barry and Heidi McEntree: Goulburn First National Real Estate
WINNER
