2011 Business Awards

by john on October 6, 2011

Come to a night of Glitz and Glamour

 
By supporting these Business Awards you can help to raise awareness of the contribution local businesses make to our community and acknowledge those that have provided great service throughout the year.

The awards are open to all businesses in the district, irrespective of whether they are members of the Chamber of Commerce.

It’s also a great evening for socialising with your friends and business colleagues in the district. This year’s theme is “Glitz and Glamour” and there will be prizes for the Best Dressed Couple, the Most Glamorous Girl and the Glitziest Guy! There’ll also be a raffle with great prizes and an auction of wonderful items for you to bid on.

Catering is by Amorelle Dempster with fine wines provided by Camyr Allyn Wines.

WHEN: Saturday 15 October
WHERE: Dungog Golf Club

Tickets are $55.00 each …. time is fast running out so reserve your place and purchase tickets at Dungog Visitor Information Centre or contact Carolyn Addison at caddison@bigpond.net.au or on 4938 9242.

2011 Nominees

Tourism & Hospitality
The attitude, quality & ability to promote our district
Sponsored by Dungog Visitor Information Centre

  • Beatty Hotel
  • Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
  • Camyr Allyn Homestead
  • Camyr Allyn Wines
  • Carriageway Resort
  • Eaglereach Wilderness Resort
  • Flying Duck Cafe
  • Heritage Retreat
  • Paterson Tavern
  • Plastic Spurs
  • Yeranda

Rural Producers
From farmers and nurseries to boutique foods and vineyards
Sponsored by Drovers Ay-One

  • Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
  • Camyr Allyn Wines
  • Forres Angus Stud
  • James Bird
  • Johnson’s Farmgate
  • Neville Lawrence
  • Riverdene Nursery
  • Tar 10

Professional Services
Accountants, Estate agents, Solicitors. They keep the wheels turning!
Sponsored by Tilly’s Play and Development Centre

  • Dungog Veterinary Hospital
  • Dillon & Sons First National
  • Maitland Mutual Agency
  • National Australia Bank, Dungog Branch
  • Spellbound Music

Trades
Builders, butchers, plumbers, mechanics, beauticians – all those trades that make our lives run smoother!
Sponsored by Paterson Tavern

  • Cowlick Hair Salon
  • Davey & Olsen
  • Gresford Gourmet Country Meats
  • Kernaghan Family Butcher
  • Paterson Valley Butchery
  • Pete’s Country Cuts
  • Turner Holden

Manufacturing and Industry
Producing innovative products to just plain functional products – the best in their field
Sponsored by Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove

  • Bunna Bunoo Olive Grove
  • Drovers Ay-One
  • Dungog Ready Mix Concrete
  • Tar 10

Outstanding Young Employee
Employee under 25 years who demonstrates initiative, high service standards and excellence in their field
Sponsored by Dungog Rotary Club

  • Jacinta Allen, Clarence Town IGA
  • Luke Stuart, Stuart Everett Motors
  • Ronny Ippaviz, Hotel Beatty
  • Rosemary Drewett, Chillbillies Cafe Restaurant

Retail
The places you love to shop
Sponsored by Hunter Business Centre

  • Lovey’s Dungog IGA
  • Gresford Foodworks
  • Gresford Post Office & Store
  • Paterson Valley Butchery
  • Pete’s Country Cuts

Customer Service
Recognising those people who provide outstanding customer service
Sponsored by Hunter Region BEC

  • Bernie Lawler, Beatty Hotel
  • Bravo Internet
  • Chillbillies Cafe Restaurant
  • Clarence Town Post Office
  • Chloe Grant, Clarence Town Rural Transaction Centre
  • Coffee Bean Cafe
  • Cowlick Hair Studio
  • Davey & Olsen
  • Nina Williams, Dungog Community Centre
  • Dungog Post Office
  • Dungog Pool
  • Sue Forbes, East Gresford Post Office
  • Gresford Foodworks
  • Gresford Gourmey Country Meats
  • Gorgeous Hair 4U
  • Kernaghan Family Butcher
  • Maitland Mutual Agency
  • National Australia Bank, Dungog Branch
  • Snack Inn
  • Twin Rivers Cafe
  • Williams Valley Pharmacy
  • Williams River Veterinary Clinic

The “Golden Axe” Award
Environmentally sustainable business practices
Sponsored by Budget Handles

  • Anglican Op Shop
  • Riverdene Nursey

Best New Business
Any category, operating for at least 12 months, a new initiative, a new owner, or a significant new development for an existing business
Sponsored by Hunter Business Chamber

  • Aspinall Chiropractic
  • Dungog Community Radio Inc
  • Flying Duck Cafe
  • Heritage Retreat
  • Paterson Service Station Coffee Shop
  • Step Into Life, Dungog
  • Wiseman’s Excavations Pty Ltd

Special Awards (not open for nomination):

Chamber Members Award
For members nominated in other categories who have made a significant contribution to the Chamber, its work or its profile
Sponsored by Addison Partners – Chartered Accountants

Overall Business Excellence
The outstanding business from all the above categories
Sponsored by Rural Press (Dungog Chronicle) – Major Sponsor of the Business Awards

Dungog District Chamber of Commerce – Taking Care of Business
The Chamber is here to support its members, represent their interests at local and state level, offer help and assistance when needed, share members’ knowledge and experience and create networking opportunities.

Contact: President John Rose 4938 9149

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