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Business Award Finalists Announced2019 Business Awards Finalists announced. By Portal Admin - 5th August 2019 - Back to News The nominations are in and the finalists have been announced for the Bass Coast Shire Council’s 2019 Business Awards.
The winners of the Business Awards will be announced at the upcoming presentation dinner on Friday, 23 August at RACV Inverloch Resort.
Winners of the People’s Choice Awards will also be announced on the evening. The People’s Choice award continues to prove its popularity, with around 150 different businesses nominated for this year’s awards.
Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, said it was great to see the Awards, now in their 13th year, continuing to grow.
"The Awards provide a great opportunity for businesses to be recognised for their valuable contribution to the local community," Cr Tessari said.
"The Awards are always hotly contended and this year is no different, with 48 businesses entering the judged awards."
Tickets for the Business Awards presentation dinner can be purchased online at 2019basscoastbusinessawards.eventbrite.com.au. The event will feature a complimentary wine on arrival from 2018 Bass Coast Business Awards Business of the Year Harman’s Wines, as well as a two course meal.
Finalists for this year’s Bass Coast Business Awards are:
Business Excellence 0-5 Employees
Bass Strait Direct
Dalyston General Store
Kids Play Toys
Business Excellence 6+ Employees
A Maze’N Things
Harman Wines
Maru Koala and Animal Park
Marketing and Promotion
A Maze’N Things
Maru Koala and Animal Park
Phillip Island Helicopters
Silverwater Resort
New Business
Bass Coast Boat and Caravan Storage
Harris Build
Kids Play Toys
Environment and Sustainability
A Maze’N Things
Dalyston General Store
Harman Wines
Good Access is Good Business
Cheeky Goose Café
Paul’s Table Café and Bass River Country
Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment
Industry Collaboration
CBX CrossFit
Phillip Island Helicopters
Wonthaggi Workmens Club
People’s Choice Awards Finalists:
Health and Lifestyle
B.H. Beauty.Skin.Body
CBX Cross Fit
Hair by Sarah
Hospitality Services
Harman Wines
Little Wren
Nordic Kantine
Professional Services
ANZ Wonthaggi
Ray White Real Estate Cowes
Sargeants Bass Coast Conveyancing
Retail Business
Bass Strait Direct
Dalyston General Store
Kids Play Toys
Tourism/Attraction
A Maze’N Things
Phillip Island Helicopters
Wildlife Coast Cruises
Trade and Services
Chase Computers
McHenry Motors
Poletti Custom Kitchens
For more information on the awards, visit www.basscoast.vic.go.vau/buinessawards, or contact Council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: support@gippsland.com
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