Dubbo Chamber of Commerce president Matt Wright has congratulated all winners of the 2019 Rhino Awards.
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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