The best and brightest of Margaret River region businesses were celebrated last week at the ninth annual Telstra Margaret River Region Business Awards, presented by the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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The Cultural Centre came alive with stunning decor and funky tunes accompanying local food, wine and beer before entertainment from Noah Shilkin and the Outloud Dance Academy crew wowed the crowd.
Local business Expressions Australia took the top honour, awarded the 2016 Business of the Year by the Augusta Margaret River Shire.
Main Street gourmet grocer and catering service The Larder collected two awards for Best Micro Business and 2016 Business of the Year Highly Commended, while Big Valley Campsite took an impressive three gongs for their Rosa Glen working farm accommodation.
Full list of winners:
Best Home Based Business – Big Valley Campsite
Excellence in Digital Business – Grandma Technology
Excellence in Tourism – Surf N’ Dirt Adventure Tours
Finest Local Producer – Southern Forests Honey
Best Business with 11+ Employees – The Margaret River Chocolate Co
Best Small Business – Expressions Australia
Best Micro Business – The Larder
Excellence in the Community – HOME Timber & Hardware
People’s Choice Winner – Swimming Women
People’s Choice Local Favourite – Crossfit Margaret River
People’s Choice Local Favourite – @ The Shed
People’s Choice Local Favourite – Ed Scissorhands Hair and Beauty
People’s Choice Local Favourite – Big Valley Campsite
2016 Business of the Year Winner – Expressions Australia
2016 Business of the Year Highly Commended – The Larder
2016 Business of the Year Highly Commended – Big Valley Campsite
2016 Business of the Year Rising Star – Grandma Technology