I had the pleasure of attending the Tumut Region Business Awards last week, an event which, despite having to be changed and adapted considerably to meet COVID requirements, was a great success.

I'd like to congratulate the all winners and nominees from across the 10 categories, as well as those responsible for organising the night. Thank you for your dedication to acknowledging the wonderful business community.

Award recipients on the night were:

• Outstanding Employee sponsored by Snowy Valleys Council: Dean Krause – Roddy Engineering

• Outstanding Young Business Leader sponsored by Murray Family: Evan Feather – Rural Health

• Outstanding Business Leader sponsored by Roddy Engineering: Samantha Taylor – Taylor Made Artist Services

• Employer of Choice sponsored by Ray White: Little Possums

• Excellence in Customer Service sponsored by Adams Kenneally White Pty Ltd: The Bush Chemist

• Excellence in Innovation sponsored by Truenorth Helicopters: Tom’s Outdoors

• Outstanding Start-up sponsored by Panorama Accounting & Advisory: The Village

• Excellence in Micro Business sponsored by The Bush Chemist: Kate Howarth Digital

• Excellence in Small Business sponsored by PRD Real Estate: Tom’s Outdoors

• Excellence in Business sponsored by Visy: Little Possums

• Business of the Year sponsored by Snowy Hydro: The Bush Chemist

Well done to all!