STRENGTHENING businesses through conversation was the theme on Thursday night when the Casey Cardinia Business award nominees were announced.
Dozens of finalists were applauded at a cocktail function at Monash University, Berwick, and Casey Mayor Sam Aziz said it like he saw it.
“Tonight is about hearing from each other to strengthen economic viability of the whole region – one of the fastest growing in the state,” Cr Aziz said.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Jodie Owen echoed his thoughts, advising business owners to reflect on their systems and improve.
And it seems local businesses, Successful Endeavours Pty Ltd and Cranbourne Body Works have done just that – both taking home two nominations on the night.
Customers can still vote for their favourite businesses in the People’s Choice award. Participants may vote as many times as they like, but only once per business.
Voting closes on 12 August.
Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday 16 September.
Nominees:
Agriculture and Food Award:
Australian Fresh Leaf Herb, Bellevue Orchard and Summer Snow, Vegie Bunch
Business and Professional Services Award:
Melbourne Public Relations and Marketing Group, Redsteps, Successful Endeavours
Health, Education and Well-being Award:
Hero Headquarters, Lakeside Psychology, YMCA Casey
Home-based Business Award:
Kelly Sports Berwick, Sam Michelle – Paintings, Travel Managers
Hospitality and Tourism Award:
O.MY Restaurant, The Cocktail Queen, The General Food Store
Manufacturing Award:
Rebul Packaging, Sterling Pumps, Successful Endeavours
New Business Award:
Casey Childcare Cardinia, M-innovation Australia, Zain Digital
Retail Award:
Backcare and Seating, iBare Giftware, In Beauty
Social Enterprise Award:
Casey Cardinia Community Legal Services Inc, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Australia Inc, Waverley Industries
Tourism Award:
Pakenham Racing Club, Safir Tours, Wings and Fins Seafood Restaurant
Trades and Construction Award:
Cranbourne Body Works, Elite Building Services (Vic), Powerplant Project Services
Environmental and Sustainability Award:
Beaconsfield Dental, Cranbourne Body Works, K and D Bak Painting and Decorating
