14 October 2010

Advantage SA announced the winners of the 2010 Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Regional Awards at a special event In Normanville last night.

Amongst the winners announced at the presentation evening at the Links Lady Bay Resort last night were a Farmers Market, a winery, and the State’s largest single day multi triathlon.

(Please see below for a full list of winners)

Hosted by Channel 7 Discover SA presenter Peter Michell, the event was a spectacular occasion with more than 200 of the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island community coming together to celebrate and congratulate all winners and commendations. Amongst the guests on the night were the Mayor of the District Council of Mount Barker Ann Ferguson, Mayor of the District Council of Yankalilla Peter Whitford, and State Member for Finniss Michael Pengilly MP.

Advantage SA CEO Nikki Seymour-Smith congratulated all winners from the region on their success. 

“Advantage SA is thrilled to have recognised so many exceptional members of the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island community for their outstanding achievements.”

“Last night’s event proved to be a tremendous celebration of the success stories of the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.”

“We know that there is a strong commitment to excellence in the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island region, as this is evidenced by the high quality of award winners and entrants that we see in the Awards year after year.”

“Fox Creek Wines recent initiative is just one example of the many fantastic achievements that have come out of this region. Fox Creek Wines were awarded last night for their recent redesign of all their domestic wine labels to assist the visually-impaired to enhance their enjoyment of Fox Creek products. They are currently the only wine company in Australia that has large print and Braille on all the back labels of their wines.”

In addition, a business, community event and individual from the region were inducted in to the 2010 Telstra Hall of Fame, which recognises those who have won three or more Awards in the event’s history.

“Advantage SA would like to congratulate all Awards winners and entrants from the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island and looks forward to continuing to showcase the many wonderful success stories of this region.”

Ms Seymour-Smith encouraged the community to continue to support the Awards.

“The Regional Awards ensure that those who put in the hard work and time to promote and develop our regional areas receive public recognition for their contribution to their community and the State.”

Advantage SA Regional Awards winners will be publicly recognised for their achievements through their promotion in Advantage SA’s broader programs and the media.

To acknowledge their achievements, winners receive a Glass Pear Trophy. Designed and hand-made by the Jam Factory, the Regional Awards pear trophies have become iconic with the Regional Awards. Winners will also receive an honorary regional membership to Advantage SA in 2011, an invitation to an Awards celebration event in 2011 and an invitation to nominate for the Telstra Business Awards in 2011.

WINNERS

Bang & Olufsen Arts Award
Winner – Yvonne East

Elders Community Group Award
Winner - Willunga Farmers Markets

Elders Community Individual Award
Winner - Allan and Carol Miell

Westpac Large Business Award
Winner – Sealink Travel Group

Westpac Small Business Award
Winner – The Australasian

Honorable Mention – Hemp Hemp Hooray

Department of Trade and Economic Development Innovation Award
Winner – Fox Creek Wines

Nippy’s Sports Award
Winner – ASICS Victor Harbor Triathlon and Fun-Run Walk

Hames Sharley Sustainability Award
Winner – Sinclair’s Gully

South Australian Tourism Commission Tourism Award
Winner – Adelaide Hills Magazine

Adelaide Showground Youth Award
Winner – Urban Art Project

2010 Telstra Hall of Fame
Allan and Carol Miell
Sealink Travel Group
ASICS Victor Harbor Triathlon and Fun-Run Walk

ENDS

For media information and interviews, please contact Natalie Ciccocioppo, Communications Manager, Advantage SA on 8211 8111 or natalie.ciccocioppo@advantagesa.com.au