WIMMERA businesses are encouraged to take the time to reflect on the year that was. 

The biennial ACE Radio Wimmera Business Awards return this year with opportunities to celebrate and recognise high achieving individuals, businesses and groups across a range of categories.

Award nominations open in June and the awards night is scheduled for Friday, October 16.

Wimmera Development Association is organising the awards.

Project manager Vernetta Taylor said a gala evening would also highlight the contributions of agriculture and the positive impacts of the region’s rapidly growing migrant population.

“Typical Wimmera modesty means people don’t always put themselves and their businesses forward and celebrate success as much as we should,” she said.

“Even simply completing an application form can allow people to reflect on the achievements of their business throughout the past two years. For many people, this process is a chance to celebrate those achievements with their teams.”

Smallaire, pictured above, was crowned the 2018 Wimmera Business of the Year.

Wimmera Development Association host the biannual Wimmera Business Awards and encourage businesses from across the Wimmera Southern Mallee region to participate in these exciting awards. 

The 2018 MIXX FM, 3WM and The Weekly Advertiser Wimmera Business Awards gala dinner was at the Longerenong Events Centre with more than 300 people in attendance.  The awards provide recognition of the efforts, ingenuity and talents of our regional businesses from the Northern Grampians Shire, Horsham Rural City, Hindmarsh Shire, Yarriambiack Shire and West Wimmera Shire Councils.

The awards give businesses new opportunities to expand their horizons by generating exposure and building stronger networks. For many business owners and managers, taking time out to reflect on their achievements is paramount to their future goals.

Wimmera Development Association wishes to thank the sponsors of this years awards for their continued support and acknowledge all entrants.  

CLICK HERE to view the videos for category finalists and winners.

To learn about the 2016 award winners and finalists click here.