It was the night of nights at The Centre, Beaudesert on Friday as the winners of the inaugural Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards were announced.
190 guests attended the sold out gala dinner and presentation where 12 awards were presented to 11 different winners at the inaugural event.
Mayor John Brent said the awards attracted a broad range of businesses which showed the diversity of business in the Scenic Rim.
“Congratulations to the 11 businesses who received an award in the inaugural Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards,” Cr Brent said.
“We were impressed with the number of applications and enthusiasm from businesses which will only grow each year the awards are held.
“Customers of the winning businesses can be proud that their local favourite is now recognised for their business excellence throughout the whole region.”
Winners of the 2011 Scenic Rim Business Excellence Awards are:
- Business Growth - Stephen Hall and Associates
- Business Innovation - Beaudesert Exhaust Pty Ltd
- Business Marketing - Bling 4 Bikers
- Corporate Citizenship - Kalbar and District Community Bank
- Business Sustainability - The Polish Place
- Employer of Choice - Ryacon Engineering Pty Ltd
- Customer Service - Hairworks by Nikki
- Young Business Person of the Year - Luke Tresize, Beaudesert Café
- Business Person of the Year - Clint Spence, Beaudesert Hardware
- Encouragement Award (Individual) - Rebecca Hudson, Lillydale Farmstay
- Encouragement Award (Corporate) - Bean In? Café
- Platinum Award - The Polish Place