Dubbo Chamber of Commerce president Matt Wright has congratulated all winners of the 2019 Rhino Awards. Business success was celebrated across 20 categories at the annual event, held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre. Fitness Focus claimed the Gold Rhino after scoring the highest number of points across the selection criteria as chosen by external judges. Mr Wright also thanked all businesses who had dived into the process. "For all the other businesses that entered we absolutely appreciate the time they've taken to enter the awards," he said. Wes Maas was inducted into the Jean Emile Serisier Roll of Honour. The winners: Qantas Excellence in Customer Service: axxis Dubbo RSL Excellence in Innovation: Ben Furney Flour Mills Verto Apprentice and Trainee of the Year: Samuel Coe, Fast Lane Plastering Regional Development Australia Orana NSW Employer of Choice: Fitness Focus Fully Promoted Dubbo Outstanding Young Employee: Travis Harte, Leven Smash Repairs Daily Liberal Service with a Smile: Olivia Rabbett, Ray White Real Estate Touch of Beauty Outstanding Young Entrepreneur: Tim Smith, The Monkey Bar Regional Australia Bank Excellence in Social Enterprise: Orana Early Childhood Intervention Dubbo Turf Club Excellence in Small Business: Fitness Focus Dubbo Chamber of Commerce Dubbo's Favourite Hospitality Business: The Gallery Milestone Hotel Excellence in Business: Ben Furney Flour Mills Breakthru Outstanding Business Leader: Simon Leven, Leven Smash Repairs Breakthru Business Leader Highly Commended: Mark Gardner Vanguard Business Services Mailbox Shopper Dubbo's Favourite Tradie: Ian Grattan, GPS Plumbing, Drainage and Gasfitting Taronga Western Plains Zoo Excellence in Environmental Sustainability : Green Rhino: Fitness Focus The Exchange Excellence in Microbusiness: 123Tix Safework NSW Excellence in Work, Health and Safety: Fitness Focus 2DU and ZOO FM Dubbo's Most Popular Business: Urban Edge Dance Studio WIN Television Start-up Superstar - Baby Rhino: iClick2Learn Regional Australia Bank Dubbo Chamber of Commerce 2019 Gold Rhino: Fitness Focus
