The finalists for the Regional Australia Bank Dubbo Chamber of Commerce 25th annual Rhino Awards have been revealed.
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The business peak body along with host Timberlina made the announcement at a virtual ceremony held on Thursday night.
COVID prevented an in-person event, and last month it was announced the gala awards night to be held later this month would be postponed until February 4.
Scores of business owners and staff logged online to find out who would be progressing through to the final stage of the competition. [Scroll down to read the full list of finalists].
Chamber president Matt Wright offered his congratulations to all finalists.
"We wish you the very best of luck and sincerely thank you, and all category entrants, for your dedication, commitment, and support of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce Rhino Awards in what has been another challenging year," he said.
"Thanks also to our many sponsors who have partnered with the chamber in 2021.
"We especially like to thank our naming rights sponsor Regional Australia Bank, and our venue sponsor (for the gala event) Dubbo Regional Council, both of whom have been long term supporters.
"It is our 25th anniversary of bringing these awards to our great city and over that time we have celebrated so many amazing businesses.
"We can't wait to celebrate with this year's finalists and winners."
The chamber board is looking forward to seeing finalists and guest at the gala evening on February 4.
Tickets will be available soon via www.dubbochamber.com.au.
Finalists:
Summit Cranes Excellence in Small Business
- Axxis
- Burgen & Williams Optometrists
- IEC Advisory
- Poolwerx Dubbo
No.1 Church St Excellence in Business
- Inland Technology
- Langley's Coaches
- Summit Cranes
Regional Australia Bank Excellence in Social Enterprise (Outstanding Community Organisation)
- City of Dubbo Turf Club
- Geurie Lions
- LeaderLife
- Orana Early Childhood Intervention
WIN Outstanding Start-Up - Baby Rhino
- Empowered Choices Support Services
- The Administration Agency
- Whisk & Bear
Dubbo RSL Club Excellence in Innovation
- iClick2Learn
- Inland Technology
- Summit Cranes
- 123 Tix
Taronga Western Plains Zoo Excellence in Sustainability - Green Rhino
"This award is such an important category to both the Dubbo Chamber and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, but unfortunately due to low numbers in entries,we were unable to present this award in 2021.We encourage more people to enter this category in the future."
Regional Development Australia Orana - Outstanding Employer of Choice
- Axxis
- iClick2Learn
- Inland Technology
- Summit Cranes
SJ Shooter Real Estate Excellence in Customer Service
- Assurance Training & Sales
- Axxis
- Inland Technology
- Orana Motel Pty Ltd
SafeWork NSW Excellence in Work, Health and Safety
- Assurance Training & Sales
- Summit Cranes
The Exchange Excellence in Micro Business
- Assurance Training & Sales
- Central West Limousines
- Too Tapered
- 123 Tix
Fully Promoted Dubbo Outstanding Employee
- Max Stonestreet - Assurance Training & Sales
- Meghan Day - IEC Advisory
- Kate Wade - The Exchange Dubbo
- Jacob Willets - Western Plains Automotive
Air Link Outstanding Young Business Leader
- Marissa Parker - Empowered Choices Support Services
- Drew McCallum - Inland Petroleum
- Joshua Shields - Summit Cranes
- Emma Gersbach - My Tutor
Findex Outstanding Business Leader
- Mathew Dickerson - Axxis
- Peter Ryan - Inland Technology
- Joh Leader - LeaderLife
Verto Apprentice and Trainee of the Year
- Brandon Bennet - Dubbo Tree Service
- Samuel Berryman - GPS Plumbing, Drainage & Gasfitting
- Karina Kilpatrick - The Exchange Dubbo
- Bianca Simpson - National Australia Bank
People's Choice - 2DU/ Zoo FM Dubbo's Favourite Business
- F45 Training Dubbo
- My Tutor
- SJ Shooter Real Estate
- The Establishment Bar Dubbo
People's Choice - Daily Liberal Service with a Smile
- Emily Coggan - F45 Training Dubbo
- Rachael Ogilvie - SJ Shooter Real Estate
- Kaail Bohm - Terry White Pharmacy Delroy
- Claire McWhirter - Whisk & Bear
People's Choice - Mailbox Shopper Dubbo's Favourite Tradie
- Julie Leighton - Julie Leighton Cleaning
- Tom Phillips - Robinson & Fuller Homes
- Beau Dirks - Western Plains Windows & Glass
- Michael Watson - Watson Brothers Plumbing
- Steven Watson - Watson Brothers Plumbing
People's Choice - Down The Lane Dubbo's Favourite Hospitality
- Burger Urge
- Royal Indian Restobar
- South Dubbo Tavern
- The Establishment Bar Dubbo
Faye Wheeler
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
