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Business Celebrates At Gala Awards Night Business Gala Awards The Bass Coast business community came together and celebrated excellence in business on Friday, 8 July 2011. By Bass Coast - 15th July 2011 - Back to News Over 120 people attended the 2011 SuperPages Bass Coast Business Awards presentation at The Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.
Bass Coast Shire Council’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Steven Piasente, said the evening was a great opportunity to recognise the hard work and innovation of local businesses.
"The Business Awards are a way to acknowledge the importance of our local businesses to the Shire," said Mr Piasente.
"I want to congratulate all the winners. This is recognition of the fantastic service they provide to our residents and visitors. In addition, the Award night itself is a great opportunity for business owners to get together and to network, which is not something they might normally have a chance to do."
Mr Piasente said the growing popularity of the awards reflected the strength of the local business community.
"Our vision is that the Awards will assist in raising the benchmark for businesses, as well as giving them a boost by providing a great promotional opportunity," explained Mr Piasente.
"We know from past awards that there is also a real economic benefit to businesses who get involved."
Mr Piasente thanked the sponsors who supported this year’s Awards: SuperPages, VECCI, Westernport Water, South Gippsland Sentinel Times, Rural Access, San Remo and Cowes Bendigo Community Bank.
"I would also like to acknowledge the work our Economic Development team did putting these awards together," said Mr Piasente.
"The Business Awards really are the most visible demonstration of the work the team does to support, promote and create opportunities for local businesses."
And the winners are…
2011 SuperPages Bass Coast People’s Choice Award
Retail Business - Hillies Meats, San Remo
Health & Lifestyle - Beachside Hair & Beauty, San Remo
Hospitality Services - Westernport Hotel, San Remo
Professional Services - Sargeants Conveyancing, Cowes
Trades & Services - Island Mowing, Cowes
Tourism / Attraction - Maru Koala & Animal Park, Grantville
2011 SuperPages Bass Coast Business Awards
Business Excellence (Sponsor: VECCI) – Hillies Meats, San Remo
New Business (Sponsor: Bendigo Bank San Remo & Cowes) - Archies on the Creek, Archies Creek
Environment & Sustainability (Sponsor: Westernport Water) - Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm, Rhyll
Good Access is Good Business (Sponsor: Rural Access) - Maru Koala & Animal Park, Grantville
People’s Choice Award (Sponsor: SuperPages) - Hillies Meats, San Remo
Business of the Year (Sponsor: SuperPages) - Hillies Meats, San Remo
Source: http://gippsland.com/ Published by: news@gippsland.com
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