It's that time of year again - the one where we celebrate Dubbo's best in business.
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On Friday, September 22 business owners, employees and the like gathered at Taronga Western Plains Zoo's water hole in their finest clothes as the finalists of the SJ Shooter 2023 Dubbo Business Chamber Rhino Awards were announced.
With hundreds of guests, Business Chamber vice president Jason Dearmer said he was excited for another year of celebrating Dubbo excellence.
In its 27th year, Mr Dearmer mentioned how some of the recipients weren't even born when the awards first started.
"This year we wanted to call out and celebrate the incredible teamwork that goes on behind the scenes of any successful business," he said.
"Whether it's a large business or a sole trader, no business can proceed without a team of people to help carry the load, and we want to acknowledge and celebrate that throughout our Rhino season."
Award finalists include:
Excellence in Small Business
- Beaumont Tiles Dubbo
- Dubbo Plasterboard and Building Supplies
- Lazy River Estate
- Mastronardi Legal
Apprentice and Trainee of the Year
- Angie Skordalis - Orana Support Service Incorporated
- Campbell Watts - Connecting Community Services
- Rory Hurford - Bob Berry Real Estate
- Tyler Melville - Summit Cranes
Outstanding Employee
- Andrew Diessel - Central West Leadership Academy
- Eleanor Seaman - Inland Petroleum
- Kellie Jennar - iClick2Learn
- Racquel Brown - Zapti Limited
Excellence in Innovation
- axxis
- Central West Leadserhip Academy
- Mastronardi Legal
- Orana Support Services Incorporated
Outstanding Community Organisation
- Connecting Community Services
- Orana Support Services Incorporated
- Zapti Limited
People's Choice Service with a Smile
- Chelsea Poyser - Ace at Fades
- Emma Trudgett - Fierce Performing Arts
- Dakota Lacrosse - axxis
- Kristie Harris - Indifferent Avocado
Excellence in Micro Business
- Arbortec Tree Service
- Assurance Training and Sales
- Fearless Health
- P.S Websites and Design
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Excellence in Large Business
- BEST Employment
- Dubbo Square
- Summit Cranes
Employer of Choice
- Ben Furney Flour Mills
- Duncan McGinnes Veterinary Surgery
- Empowered Choices Support Services
- LilliBella Hair
Outstanding Visitor Experience
- Itty Bitty Spa and Beauty
- Old Dubbo Gaol
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
People's Choice Dubbo's Favourite Business
- axxis
- Duncan McGinness Veterinary Surgery
- Fierce Performing Arts
- Hey BabyCakes
Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
- Central West Leadership Academy
- Empowered Choices Support Services
- Summit Cranes
Outstanding Young Business Leader
- Amy Allen - Amy Allen Creative Co
- Brittany Willetts - Inland Petroleum
- Daniel Roberts - Findex
- Kirsty McKinnon - Flair Finance
Excellence in Sustainability (Green Rhino)
- Arbortec Tree Service
- axxis
- Central West Leadership Academy
- Lazy River Estate
People's Choice Dubbo's Favourite Tradie
- Ben Barlow - Pitstop Auto Shop
- Ben Rosenbaum - Stroud Homes
- John King - Chill-Rite Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Shaun Ingram - Zapti Limited
People's Choice Dubbo's Favourite Hospitality Business
- Devil's Hollow Brewery
- Hey BabyCakes
- Royal India Restobar
- You Cafe
Outstanding Business Leader
- Brian Kerr - BCK Building
- Greg Hodgkinson - Nautical Pools
- Joshua Shields - Summit Cranes
- Mandi Randell - Central West Leadership Academy
Outstanding Start Up (Baby Rhino)
- Fierce Performing Arts
- Sugar Lane Cake Designs
- Total Tabletop
- You Galah!
The 2023 SJ Shooter Rhino Awards gala night will be held on Friday, October 20 and tickets will go on sale on Monday, September 25.
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Ciara Bastow
Hi! I'm Ciara and I've been working as a journalist for a number of years now, covering everything ranging from council, human interest stories, community news and sport. Got a story? Email me at ciara.bastow@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Hi! I'm Ciara and I've been working as a journalist for a number of years now, covering everything ranging from council, human interest stories, community news and sport. Got a story? Email me at ciara.bastow@austcommunitymedia.com.au
