PROUD SPONSORS... SPC's head of health, safety, and environment Pam Arnold, and head of operations Peter York are very pleased to have represented SPC Operations at this year's Business Excellence Awards Launch. SPC Operations is the awards' major sponsor. Photo: Brittany Drysdale
By Brittany Drysdale
IT’S business as usual for Greater Shepparton’s local workplaces with the 2023 Business Excellence Awards officially underway with the launch of the awards last Wednesday, June 14.
The premier business awards aim to highlight individuals, businesses, and organisations who have shown exceptional service in the Greater Shepparton business community.
Run by Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN), formally Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the launch took place at WDEA Works new Shepparton office located in Welsford Street.
PROUD SPONSORS… SPC’s head of health, safety, and environment Pam Arnold, and head of operations Peter York are very pleased to have represented SPC Operations at this year’s Business Excellence Awards Launch. SPC Operations is the awards’ major sponsor. Photo: Brittany Drysdale
Local business representatives from all over the region joined in the celebration, with several award sponsors and past winners also in attendance to launch the awards process.
As the new three-year Community Partner Sponsor of the awards, Australian-based global agribusiness SPC was in attendance, represented by its head of operations Peter York.
“It’s great to be part of this launch evening, we’re really proud and pleased to be the sponsors of this year’s Business Excellence Award,” said Mr. York
The SPC head of operations credited the brilliant collective of local businesses to the success of his own business, which has been in operation for 106 years.
“We are very connected to the grassroots right into the heart of Greater Shepparton,” said Mr York.
“We employ hundreds of locals, buy produce from local farmers, use local electricians and so forth. Having excellent businesses around Shepparton is a part of what we are, and having an awards process that recognises excellence through all those businesses is fantastic.”
Nominations for the awards are now open. Visit https://www.sheppartonchamber.com.au/nominate/ to recommend the local business, individual, or organisation for providing excellent service. For further information call GSBN on 0407503886, or visit www.gsbn.net.au
GREATER SHEPPARTON BUSINESS NETWORK… vice president Wayne Sutton is pictured giving opening remarks during the launch of the awards. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleAND THEY’RE OFF… The SPC 2023 Business Excellence Awards have officially begun with the launch of the awards on Wednesday, June 14. Pictured from left are Agata Anderson, GSBN president John Anderson, SO Publicity’s Jodie Flemming, and SPC head of operations Peter York. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleGRACIOUS HOSTS… WDEA Works provided a wonderful space for the awards launch on Wednesday, June 14. Pictured from left are WDEA works staff members Renee Wills, Milena Millar, Paula Jones, and Maxine Piggott. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleSHOWING SUPPORT… Owner of Everday Supplies Jac McCarty and Cr Greg James attended the awards launch in high spirits. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleIN THE MEDIA… The SPC 2023 Business Excellence Award media sponsors, WINTVs Stephen Mullins (left), Triple M and LiSTNRs Alan Kellock (middle), and The Adviser’s Geoff Adams (right) were proud to show their support. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleSMILES ALL AROUND… Deputy mayor Cr Anthony Brophy and liberal member for Northern Victoria Region Wendy Lovell MP happily showed their support at the SPC 2023 Business Excellence Awards launch. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleA GREAT TIME… Cr Dinny Adem (left) and MOVE former executive officer Peter Hill pictured enjoying the launch. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleREPRESENTING THE COMMUNITY… Nationals member for Shepparton Kim O’Keeffe MP (left) and Shepparton Club president April Hipwell (right) were present at the SPC 2023 Business Excellence Awards.. Photo: Brittany DrysdaleSPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE… GSBN vice president Wayne Sutton (left) and SPC head of operations Peter York gave wonderful speeches at the awards launch on Wednesday, June 14. Photo: Brittany Drysdale
