“The diversity (of business) is a superpower that needs to be celebrated”

BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS... Facilitated by Greater Shepparton Business Network, and proudly sponsored by SPC and award category sponsors, the Business Excellence Awards recognises exceptional business achievements in the community. Pictured from left is Geoff Adams from the Adviser, Steve Mullins from WIN TV, Vince Gagliardi from MB+M, Becc Fisher from Harvey Norman, Anthony Spadaro from Optus Business Centre, Chelsea Coady from LiSTNR, Damien Cocks from Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Ingrid Thomas from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley, Tracy Lyle from GSBN, Aaron Brain from Shepparton BMW, SPC chief marketing manager Peta Allsopp, Piyush Soni from Noumi, Katie Taylor from LaTrobe University, Tracey Toy from are-able, Justin Bice from the GMCU, Lauren Orr from Apprenticeship Support Australia and Wayne Sutton from The Shepparton Club. Photo: Emma Harrop

THE 27th annual Business Excellence Awards, presented on Friday, October 25, saw a large crowd of around 445 guests come to Riverlinks Eastbank to hear which local businesses and individuals had been crowned the best in their field.

Congratulations to all award recipients inside this feature, and to all nominees. Not only was there a large crowd, but Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN) reported a notable uptick in the number of nominations this year.

BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS… Facilitated by Greater Shepparton Business Network, and proudly sponsored by SPC and award category sponsors, the Business Excellence Awards recognises exceptional business achievements in the community. Pictured from left is Geoff Adams from the Adviser, Steve Mullins from WIN TV, Vince Gagliardi from MB+M, Becc Fisher from Harvey Norman, Anthony Spadaro from Optus Business Centre, Chelsea Coady from LiSTNR, Damien Cocks from Greater Shepparton Business Centre, Ingrid Thomas from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley, Tracy Lyle from GSBN, Aaron Brain from Shepparton BMW, SPC chief marketing manager Peta Allsopp, Piyush Soni from Noumi, Katie Taylor from LaTrobe University, Tracey Toy from are-able, Justin Bice from the GMCU, Lauren Orr from Apprenticeship Support Australia and Wayne Sutton from The Shepparton Club. Photo: Emma Harrop

Without the generous support of naming rights sponsor SPC, award category sponsors, the support of media partners – LiSTNR, WIN TV and The Adviser, and the hard work of GSBN board members who organise these annual awards, the Business Excellence Awards would not be possible or continue to grow.

Stephen Schneider, GSBN president, thanked everyone involved and highlighted that there are more than 5,000 registered businesses operating in Greater Shepparton.

“That includes home-based startups to farming enterprises, manufacturing, processing, industry, trade, and professional services, hospitality, tourism, retail and so much more,” Stephen said.

“This diversity is a superpower that needs to be celebrated and why we have such a comprehensive Business Awards programme.

“I don’t envy the task of our team of independent judges who have undertaken a very rigorous process of reviewing each and every finalist to assess who has earned the title of ‘Greater Shepparton’s Best in 2024.'”

2024 Business Excellence Award winners:

  • Apprentice/Trainee of the Year… Xavier Hutchison, SPC
  • Best Marketing/Advertising Campaign… Trelly’s Outdoor
  • Emerging & Micro Business of the Year… Tricon Electrical Group
  • Excellence in Business – Professional Services… So Creative
  • Excellence in Business – Retail Services… Everyday Supplies
  • Excellence in Business – Trade Services… Game Traffic and Contracting
  • Excellence in Customer Service – Professional Services… Sonia Strachan, GV Health
  • Excellence in Customer Service – Retail/Hospitality Services… Elsewhere at SAM
  • Excellence in Customer Service – Trade Services… Brett Collins Refrigeration and Greg Pearson Building
  • Excellence in Food & Agribusiness… Flavorite Tatura
  • Excellence in Innovation… JMB Modular Buildings
  • Visitor Experience of the Year… Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE)
  • Young Professionals of the Year… James Lelliot, GV Health and Jenica Mendoza, SPC
  • Hall of Fame… Watters Electrical
  • Outstanding Achievement… Cardamone Real Estate

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