Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) hosted the 2024 Cootamundra Business Awards, on Friday 18 October at the Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen’s and Citizens Memorial Club.
The evening was a celebration for the remarkable hard work, resilience and dedication of local businesses and organisations and the incredible individuals behind them.
These businesses and organisations are the backbone of the local community, providing economic, social and cultural benefits that larger corporations often can’t replicate; creating jobs for residents, fostering social connections and act as gathering places that strengthen community bonds.
The winners of each category were:
Excellence in Business – Country Med Group
Outstanding New Business – Black Cat Patisserie and Chocolate
Outstanding Young Business Leader
Highly Commended – Jason Bates – Bah Bah Food & Wine by Stockinpiggle & Stockinpiggle Farm & Pastured Pig Stud
Winner – Tegan Wineman – Riverina Music Therapy
Outstanding Business Leader – Keryn Bell Cootamundra Preschool
Outstanding Employee – Kellie Close The Bush Chemist Cootamundra
Outstanding Tradie – South West Slopes Carpet Cleaning
Excellence in Innovation – The Olde General Store
Outstanding Community Organisation
Highly Commended – Country Education Foundation of Cootamundra
Winner – Riding For Disabled Cootamundra
Super Star Customer Service Award – The Bush Chemist Cootamundra
Individual Dedication to Customer Service Award – Ryan Radnedge – Cootamundra Supa IGA
CGRC sincerely thank everyone who contributed nominations and submissions and attended the event. A special appreciation to Mr Paul Braybrooks who kept the night on track with his enthusiasm and expertise as Master of Ceremonies.
Pictures and caption Business Award Winners included
Kellie Close Outstanding Employee
The Bush Chemist Super Star Customer Service Award
Kellie Close Outstanding Employee and Ryan Radnedge Individual Dedication to Customer Service
Winner Community Organisations Award – Riding for Disabled, Trish Taylor & Olwen Smith.
