Eden’s biennial Business and Community Awards were celebrated in magical style at the historic Seahorse Inn on Saturday evening.
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The gala black tie event hosted by Eden’s Chamber of Commerce, saw around 140 guests come together in masked magic to honour and recognise Eden’s vibrant and flourishing business and volunteer community.
Distinguished guests included Bega Valley Shire Mayor Kristy McBain, Bega MP Andrew Constance and Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly.
With more than 171 nominees the awards were a reflection of Eden’s strength in community.
Cr McBain said communities like Eden don’t just happen and shouldn’t be taken for granted. The local volunteers category of the awards had an overwhelming number of nominees.
“They are the back bone of the community,” Cr McBain said.
Presenting his keynote speech, Dr Kelly commended Eden’s small business sector for their hands up attitude, noting that running a small business is no small feat.
“It takes blood, sweat and tears, which is inherent in Eden’s can do attitude.”
Dr Kelly saluted Eden’s voluntary workers as a ‘tour de force’ with the ability to reach out to those in need and support each other in times of hardship.
He said there were exciting times ahead for Eden. He said the future for kids is looking promising with high tech companies investing in the area and foresees an unlimited future of growth in the region.
Congratulations to winners and runners-up.
Customer Service (Individual)
Winner: Sepa Kengike (Southland Fish Supplies)
Runner-up: Kade Ritchie (Gippsland Tyre service)
Customer Service (Business)
Winner: E2B Phone repairs
Runner-up: Eden Gas and Gear
Best Apprentice or Trainee
Winner: Mitchell Farrell (Acora Reneco)
Runners-up: Stephan Booysen (Eden Motor Group) Melinda Rootsey (Hair Lamartine)
Volunteer/Community Service (Individual)
Winner: Tracey Campbell (Cash Mob)
Runner-up: Jenny Robb (Social and economic development grant submissions )
Volunteer/Community Service (Group/Organisation)
Winner: Cruise Eden
Runner-up: Combined Churches Debutante Ball Organising Committee
Excellence in Small business
Winner: Sprout Eden
Runner-up: Supply Central
Excellence in Business
Winner: Acora Reneco
Runner-up: Twofold Aboriginal Corporation
